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 October, he was charged with 10 additional counts, including identity theft and falsification of records.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
There are ways to try to spot an identity thief, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Closely read credit card and bank statements and monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity to detect any signs of identity theft.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 18 June 2024
Watson’s and Ozy’s lawyers blame any misrepresentations solely on Rao, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and to identity theft.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
Consider the rampant increase in identity theft, internet and telephone scams and the fear that AI will be used for as many nefarious pursuits as for good.
—Marian Fry, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
There are ways to try to spot an identity thief, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Closely read credit card and bank statements and monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity to detect any signs of identity theft.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 18 June 2024
Watson’s and Ozy’s lawyers blame any misrepresentations solely on Rao, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and to identity theft.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
Consider the rampant increase in identity theft, internet and telephone scams and the fear that AI will be used for as many nefarious pursuits as for good.
—Marian Fry, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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