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Robert Siciliano (born May 25, 1968) is an American security analyst, author and media personality. He delivers presentations throughout the United States and Canada on identity theft protection and personal security, including self-defense. Siciliano's thoughts and advice on all these matters appear often in both the televised and print news media.

A sampling of his work includes appearances on United States-based television programming such as "The Today Show," CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, "Inside Edition," "Tyra Banks Show," "Sally Jesse Show," "Montel Williams," "Maury Povich Show," "Gayle King Show" and the "Howard Stern Show." In addition, he has been quoted extensively in American news print publications such as USA Today, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and Entrepreneur. Furthermore, news wire services such as The Associated Press, United Press International, and Reuters frequently turn to him for his views.

Life and career[link]

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Robert Siciliano grew up in and around Boston, Massachusetts, learning at an early age that self-defense was key through his experiences of urban crime. He studied several forms of defensive training from different sources, and began his career of helping others improve their personal safety.

Drawing on life experience Siciliano wrote his first book on the fundamentals of self defense in 1996. The release and publication of "The Safety Minute" attracted numerous media inquiries in all its forms. Talk show host Montel Williams was the first to broadcast Siciliano nationally. Show producers worked with Siciliano to develop scenarios where he would socially engineer his way into resident’s homes in Elizabethtown New Jersey posing as a utility worker. The scam worked 100% of the time proving how vulnerable citizens are to someone conning them with a fake ID, uniform and conjured scenario.

By the turn of the century Siciliano had been invited to offer his expertise on many additional talkshows on such subjects as home invasion prevention, spousal abuse, rape prevention, stalking and non-lethal weaponry.

After the September 11 attacks, Siciliano was invited to offer commentary as a breaking news correspondent in regards to many security issues with various networks. With no shortage of violence to feed the news media, Siciliano was commenting on school shootings, terrorist hoaxes, workplace violence, privacy issues, child abductions, and travel security.

In 2002, studies began to appear regarding the rise in identity theft and computer crimes. Siciliano, a personal security adviser with a penchant for technology began to hear from victims of identity theft requesting assistance in responding to compromised identities. A prior victim himself, he began the quest of educating and informing citizens and businesses on the extent of the crime and predicted an onslaught of identity theft and data breaches in the coming years. As the crime soared, media inquiries poured in.

ATM skimming and ATM fraud related crimes became newsworthy events in 2009. In September 2009, Siciliano conducted an experiment that tested the ease of buying and deploying a retail ATM and as a result raised a few eyebrows in the ATM industry. He was able to purchase an ATM for $750.00 US on Craigslist.org, then program and deploy the retail ATM without any red tape or paperwork registration. The ATM also contained over 1000 credit and debit card numbers. Reports of security concerns and Siciliano's access to information retained on the ATM began turning up on the Web, and the ATM industry reportedly braced itself for the backlash.

Work[link]

Identity theft[link]

He is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist under the guidelines of The Institute of Fraud Risk Management. Internet "how to" VideoJug features Siciliano as their resident Identity Theft Expert. Topics include preventing identity theft, protecting credit and debit cards, computer and laptop protection, protecting information on cell phones and PDAs, understanding the differences between financial and criminal identity theft.^[1]

Personal security[link]

Siciliano developed risk mitigation strategies for Members of the National Association of Realtors and contributes to the Realtor Safety Initiative Team for Realtor Safety Week. He has been Certified as an Instructor for Real Estate Continuing Education.

Nationwide presentations[link]

Audiences nationwide have attended Siciliano's workshops on identity theft protection and personal security. Among others, these have include the:

• United Bankers Bank^[2]
• Massachusetts Association of Realtors^[3]
• Michigan Realtors^[4]
• Industrial Asset Management Council^[5]
• National Association of Credit Managers^[6]
• Louisiana State University^[7]
• The Western States Director Education Foundation Symposium^[8]
• Meetings Professionals International^[9]
• United Bankers Bank^[10]

Books authored[link]

Siciliano is the author of two books:

1. Siciliano, Robert. The Safety Minute: How To Be Safe In The Streets At Home And Abroad So You Can Save Your Life! 1996. SafetyZone Press. Boston, Ma. ISBN 0-9648126-2-2]
2. Siciliano, Robert. The Safety Minute: Living On High Alert; How To Take Control Of Your Personal Security And Prevent Fraud. 2003. SafetyZone Press. Boston, Ma. ISBN 0-9648126-7-3

In addition, he has been referenced in three books and cited by an additional eight. He has also contributed to the development of five other books, including ones such as Protect your business against threats internally and externally and Riches In Niches, How to make it big in a small market.^{[citation needed]}

Media appearances[link]

Siciliano frequently lends his expertise to the news media as they report on issues related to identity theft (e.g., computer security, Social Security numbers, data breaches) and personal security (e.g., school shootings, rape prevention).

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Robert Siciliano at the Internet Movie Database
• Home Security Source – Siciliano frequently posts articles and blogs on ADT powered HomeSecuritySource.com with tips on home security.

Appearances in media[link]

Fake Problems is a four-piece American rock band from Naples, Florida. They released their first EP Spurs and Spokes before they released anything else. They released their first full length album, How Far Our Bodies Go, on Sabot Productions on April 27, 2007. Their second record, It's Great to Be Alive, was released through Side One Dummy Records on February 17, 2009. Their third record "Real Ghosts Caught On Tape" was released September 21, 2010, also on Sideonedummy.

On February 19, 2012, singer Chris Farren requested via Twitter that someone "delete everything about the Fake Problems [W]ikipedia." ^[1] He subsequently reasoned this request by stating that everything in the article was "inaccurate."^[2]

Biography[link]

History/Background[link]

Fake Problems was created by Chris Farren, Derek Perry, Casey Lee, and Sean Stevenson in 2005. Farren was in another band at the time, but he wanted to expand his creativity and write different music. All of the band members grew up in Naples and have known each other since they were about 14 years old.^[3]

The members have been able to make the band a full time obligation by allowing for a relentless touring schedule. Stevenson gave up an opportunity to go to Berklee College of Music in Boston for film scoring. Members Lee and Perry also had a side project called Stay & Fight, although it is considered dead in water, since signing to SideOneDummy.

The band released music videos for two songs from It's Great to Be Alive: "The Dream Team" and "Diamond Rings." Diamond Rings was also featured on the third episode of Season 1 of NBC's "Trauma." They've also released a video from their latest record, which has been heavily featured on MTV.

In 2012, Fake Problems announced that Casey Lee was leaving the band. Lee is temporarily replaced by Brian Blount of Vega Under Fire.

Music Style/Influences[link]

Fake Problems is heavily influenced by several genres of music, including punk rock, folk music, pop punk, and country music. In various songs mandolin, violin, lap-steel/slide guitar, and brass horns can be heard along with the guitars and drums. The band claims that they have been influenced by Cursive, Bright Eyes, The Good Life, Waylon Jennings, Yanni, Jethro Tull, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Hank Williams, and Blink 182's early material.

Tours[link]

The band is much heralded for their super fun stage show.^[4] They frequently, and randomly, perform with string players and a horn section. The band is known for a relentless touring schedule that keeps them away from home for more than half of the year. In 2006 they performed in 150 concerts in a tour of North America.^[5] They claim that the hardest part about being a full time band is touring because it keeps them away from friends and family and leaves them in a tight financial situation. To date, they have toured with Against Me!, The Gaslight Anthem, Riverboat Gamblers, Smoke or Fire, Look Mexico, Lemuria, Anti-Flag, O Pioneers!!!, Street Dogs, Frank Turner, The Briggs, Nothington, Baby Calendar, Thursday (band), The Dillinger Escape Plan, Murder By Death, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, The Builders and the Butchers, Nevershoutnever, and A Rocket to the Moon. They played one show on the 2009 Warped Tour in Cleveland, Ohio.

Their 2007 tour with Against Me! was a success due to the connections they made with artist and designer, Richard Phoenix. ^[6]

Real Problems[link]

In April, 2006 the band's equipment was stolen during a tour with O Pioneers!!!.^[7] The band was robbed of two Fender Stratocasters, a flying “V” guitar, a Dan Electro Remake by Jay Johnson bass, a microKorg, and a lap-steel/slide guitar. They finished the tour, but had to borrow equipment from O Pioneers!!! and then buy new instruments.

The song Real Problems in SRQ is based on an incident in On October 18, 2006 Farren, Lee, and Stevenson were arrested and charged with trespassing. They were scheduled to play a show in Sarasota, Florida and had arrived a few hours early. Before their set, they had climbed a strip mall roof. As they were climbing off the roof, police entered the parking lot. The band members were arrested and were held until they received bail at about 2:00 am the following morning. The court ordered them to take anger management classes.

On an early 2008 tour with Smoke or Fire, the band was driving through Tennessee to their next show, when a giant turkey flew through their window. Two shows were canceled and the band had to stay at a motel in Cleveland TN for the weekend while the windshield was repaired.

While in Canada on October 19, 2008 the band stopped at a hotel before border crossing to discover their trailer on fire. Faulty wiring caused some protective foam to catch fire, resulting in some damage to Stevenson's kit.

On February 29, 2012, the band released a post on their website, stating the Casey Lee had formally left the band. It was on good terms, and the band's friend Brian will be filling in on touring duties. Recording and the rest of the guitar duties have not been commented upon as of yet. The post below was posted on their website/Tumblr with the headline, "OK - don’t freak out, but Casey left the band.":

"Hi guys.

In November Casey told us he didn’t want to be in a band anymore. He’s basically just not into traveling so much anymore. We understand and we love him very much, and we’re all still good friends. We wish him all of the luck in the world in his future endeavors.

We’ll be performing all of our upcoming shows (Naples show, Orange You Glad Fest, SXSW, Say Anything tour) with our friend Brian on guitar duties.

Other than that, we’ve been working hard the past few months writing a new record, which I will tell you more about soon.

OK! Sorry for the bum out but it’s all gonna be OKAY.

<3" ^[8]

Members[link]

• Chris Farren - Vocals and Guitar
• Derek Perry - Bass
• Sean Stevenson - Drums
• Brian Blount - Guitar

Past Members[link]

• Casey Lee - Guitar

Discography[link]

Studio Albums[link]

• How Far Our Bodies Go (2007, Sabot Productions)
• It's Great to Be Alive (2009, SideOneDummy)
• Real Ghosts Caught On Tape (2010, SideOneDummy)

EPs[link]

• Too Much Like Home (2001, For Documentation Only Records)
• From a Fashion Standpoint (2004, For Documentation Only Records)
• Oh No! (2005, Self Released)
• Spurs & Spokes (2006, Sabot Productions)
• Spurs & Spokes/Bull Matador (2006, Sabot Productions)
• Viking Wizard Eyes Wizard Full Of Lies (2008, Good Friends Records)

7" Singles[link]

• Dream Team (2009, SideOneDummy)
• Soulless (2010, SideOneDummy)
• Songs For Teenagers (2011, SideOneDummy)

Splits[link]

• Fake Problems/Look Mexico - Under The Influence Vol. 1 (2008, Suburban Home Records)
• Fake Problems/Any Day Now (2005, Self Released)
• Fake Problems/Ninja Gun (2009, Sabot Productions)

Demos[link]

• Watching the Bull Get the Matador (2005, Self Released)

Awards & Nomination received by Fake Problems[link]

References[link]