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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In 2023, Garcia's retrial took place, and he was convicted of first-degree murder, burglary, grand theft and identity theft.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential misuse of data extends beyond simple identity theft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Although one man is listed as having an identity theft conviction, court records in Wisconsin and Iowa do not reflect that and only list a ticket for driving without insurance in 2009, according to Wisconsin Watch.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This can result in viruses, identity theft, and fraud.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential misuse of data extends beyond simple identity theft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Although one man is listed as having an identity theft conviction, court records in Wisconsin and Iowa do not reflect that and only list a ticket for driving without insurance in 2009, according to Wisconsin Watch.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This can result in viruses, identity theft, and fraud.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for identity theft
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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