Identity Theft
/aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful use of another person's identifying information, such as name, social security number, or financial account details, to commit fraud or other crimes.
The victim reported identity theft after noticing unauthorized charges on her credit card.
Forms
- identity thefts
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Commentary
Identity theft definitions often hinge on the illegal use of personal identifiers; legislation varies on qualifying what constitutes such theft and required proof of intent.
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