identity theft

identity theft

noun

: the illegal use of someone else's personal identifying information (such as a Social Security number) in order to get money or credit

Full Definition of IDENTITY THEFT

:  the illegal use of someone else's personal information (as a Social Security number) especially in order to obtain money or credit

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Examples of IDENTITY THEFT

1. How can we protect ourselves against identity theft?

First Known Use of IDENTITY THEFT

1991

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