identity theft
noun
: the illegal use of someone else's personal information (such as a Social Security number) especially in order to obtain money or credit
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Williams was arrested on criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, fourth-degree larceny and identity theft charges, according to the warrant.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Protects against identity theft, financial fraud, spam calls, online theft, scam websites, viruses and malware.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Medical identity theft allows attackers to impersonate patients and access services under a false identity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
In Fremont, roughly 45 minutes from Omaha, investigators identified an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards, The Center Square reported.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Aura Cost Plans from $9 to $25 per month, billed annually
Standout features
Protects against identity theft, financial fraud, spam calls, online theft, scam websites, viruses and malware.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Medical identity theft allows attackers to impersonate patients and access services under a false identity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
In Fremont, roughly 45 minutes from Omaha, investigators identified an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards, The Center Square reported.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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