Identity Fraud
/ɪˈdɛntɪti frɔːd/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal use of another person's identifying information to commit fraud or other crimes.
The defendant was charged with identity fraud for using stolen personal data to open bank accounts.
Forms
- identity frauds
Related terms
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Commentary
Often conflated with identity theft, identity fraud specifically involves deceptive acts using another's identity for unlawful gain.
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