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identity theft
- the fraudulent appropriation and use of someone's identifying or personal data or documents, as a credit card.
identity theft
noun
- the crime of setting up and using bank accounts and credit facilities fraudulently in another person's name without his or her knowledge
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Word History and Origins
Origin of identity theft1
1995–2000
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Example Sentences
I've learned that this form of identity theft, conjuring up a character to attract another person, is not uncommon.
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In January, Adams pleaded guilty to an apparently unrelated federal charge of identity theft in California.
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But in 2008, Pellicano was found guilty on 76 charges—including wire fraud, identity theft, and racketeering.
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An identity theft can take significant time and money to clear up.
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Then, on November 3, Parker was extradited to Connecticut where he was charged with identity theft, which is a felony.
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