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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But there are lots of options for additional coverage, for everything from flooding and earthquakes to identity theft.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
WalletHub also found that Delaware had the fifth and sixth most fraud and identity theft complaints respectively.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Freezing your credit is a straightforward yet powerful way to safeguard yourself against identity theft.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who wish to enroll in free online credit monitoring and identity theft protection services also are directed to call the helpline.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
WalletHub also found that Delaware had the fifth and sixth most fraud and identity theft complaints respectively.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Freezing your credit is a straightforward yet powerful way to safeguard yourself against identity theft.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Those who wish to enroll in free online credit monitoring and identity theft protection services also are directed to call the helpline.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Identity theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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