How to Use identity theft in a Sentence

identity theft

noun

• How can we protect ourselves against identity theft?
• There was a report Aug. 1 of identity theft in the 200 block of George Street.
  — Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
• There was a report May 1 of identity theft in the 800 block of South Dundee Avenue.
  — Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
• Check fraud remains one of the most common types of identity theft.
  — Justin Klawans, The Week, 21 Feb. 2023
• See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023
• That meant kids were 51 times more likely to fall victim to identity theft than adults.
  — Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2023
• If the return shows signs of potential identity theft, the IRS won't process the tax return or send the refund.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2023
• After a data breach, your info can be shared and sold on the dark Web or used for identity theft.
  — Lauren Krouse, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
• And the same thing is true for instance, for questions around identity theft or hacking.
  — WIRED, 18 Oct. 2023
• Keeping your guard up against fraud, scams and identity theft is a full-time pursuit.
  — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2023
• This can put you at risk of identity theft, fraud, or other problems.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2023
• Agents raided the home of a couple accused of identity theft and other crimes.
  — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 28 July 2022
• Much of it is sold online, leaving buyers at risk of identity theft.
  — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024
• One victim of identity theft was trying to use a special PIN to file her taxes.
  — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
• And this kind of identity theft has been on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
  — Dan Michel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
• Freezing your credit is a quick, easy way to guard yourself against identity theft.
  — Nerdwallet, cleveland, 14 Jan. 2023
• Most of the Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were charged pleaded guilty to underage gambling, paid fines and had identity theft charges dropped.
  — Eric Olson, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
• Or the crooks might find a new way to get personal information that can be used with identity theft.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2023
• The Ohio Lottery has advised customers and retailers to be on the lookout for identity theft and fraud.
  — Amanda Garrett, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
• But in 2014, Nida pled guilty to a conspiracy to commit mail fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud and identity theft.
  — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
• See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft by visiting Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 15 July 2023
• See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft by visiting CyberGuy.com/IdentityTheft.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
• The 34-year-old Oakland man faces charges of burglary, possession of a dagger and identity theft/fraud, police said.
  — Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024
• Palmer and Lacy initially were charged with a total of 26 counts pertaining to identity theft and fraud.
  — Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
• For most people, the idea of identity theft conjures images of anonymous, shady hackers.
  — Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2023
• Castro, 28, is now charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of felony identity theft in King County Superior Court.
  — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2023
• In June, Avenatti was sentenced to 48 months in prison after being found guilty of identity theft and stealing from the 43-year-old adult film star, Daniels.
  — Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022
• It was reported to be one of the largest cybercrimes related to identity theft.
  — Edward Segal, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
• Unbeknownst to you, your credit score could free fall because of identity theft.
  — Melanie Lockert, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2022
• Two areas of concern with identity theft are new account fraud and account takeover of credit cards.
  — Yec, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022

Last Updated: 3 May 2024