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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Children from affluent households are at greater risk of identity theft and scams.
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Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Authorities have found that the program has long been abused by entities and individuals engaged in identity theft and Social Security fraud.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
On June 4, Rickey White, 34, was charged with multiple counts of theft, identity theft, access device fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit theft, and being booked as a fugitive, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Department of Homeland Security Scott was charged last week with felony witness intimidation, identity theft, and two counts of bail jumping in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, court.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 June 2025
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Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Authorities have found that the program has long been abused by entities and individuals engaged in identity theft and Social Security fraud.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
On June 4, Rickey White, 34, was charged with multiple counts of theft, identity theft, access device fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit theft, and being booked as a fugitive, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Department of Homeland Security Scott was charged last week with felony witness intimidation, identity theft, and two counts of bail jumping in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, court.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 June 2025
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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