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
• The scheme used identity theft to steal cars in CT and other states.
  — Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
• There was a report May 1 of identity theft in the 800 block of South Dundee Avenue.
  — Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
• That left Pooley guilty on two counts of wire fraud and one count of identity theft.
  — Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
• Check fraud remains one of the most common types of identity theft.
  — Justin Klawans, The Week, 21 Feb. 2023
• That’s when the man searched his tax return, which was clearly the result of identity theft.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2022
• 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
• Since 2020, the IRS has tripled its closure rate of identity theft cases.
  — Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
• He has not been asked to enter pleas to the charges against him, which also include felony theft and identity theft counts.
  — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022
• 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
• To be sure, the IRS has been criticized in the past for taking too long to issue refunds to victims of identity theft.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 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, 12 June 2024
• 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
• He was charged with bank fraud, identity theft and obstruction of justice.
  — J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 June 2022
• Beyond the mere design of the programs, the government faced the further challenge of identity theft.
  — Tony Romm and Yeganeh Torbati, Anchorage Daily News, 15 May 2022
• Shannon Lynn Eberhart, 48, of Bensalem, pleaded guilty July 10 to unlawful use of a computer and two counts of identity theft, court records show.
  — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
• San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas said that the mail thefts have resulted in break-ins, property damage and identity theft.
  — Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024

Last Updated: 4 Oct 2024