Being the victim of identity theft can be traumatic, especially when your own mother is the perpetrator.\nIn this episode, personal finance Nerd Kimberly Palmer talks with Axton Betz-Hamilton, author of \u201cThe Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity.\u201d Betz-Hamilton talks about her experience being the victim of familial identity theft and shares tips on how to protect your identity \u2014 and how to recover if you are a victim.\xa0\nTo send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.\nLike what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.