Identity theft

/aɪˌdɛntədi θɛft/

/aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/

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Definitions of identity theft

noun
the co-option of another person's personal information (e.g., name, Social Security number, credit card number, passport) without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge

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type of:
fraud
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

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