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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The shredding event is an opportunity for local residents to destroy sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft and fraud, event organizers said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Key features: Watch Alien: Earth anywhere in the world, ad and tracker blocker, anti-malware protection, identity theft insurance up to $1M and cyber extortion insurance up to $100K, password manager, breach scanner and encrypted cloud storage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Use identity theft protection services Your Social Security number or other sensitive data may have been exposed in the data breach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Rosario was extradited from the Dominican Republic in May 2020 and pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Key features: Watch Alien: Earth anywhere in the world, ad and tracker blocker, anti-malware protection, identity theft insurance up to $1M and cyber extortion insurance up to $100K, password manager, breach scanner and encrypted cloud storage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Use identity theft protection services Your Social Security number or other sensitive data may have been exposed in the data breach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Rosario was extradited from the Dominican Republic in May 2020 and pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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