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

1995–2000

I've learned that this form of identity theft, conjuring up a character to attract another person, is not uncommon.

In January, Adams pleaded guilty to an apparently unrelated federal charge of identity theft in California.

But in 2008, Pellicano was found guilty on 76 charges—including wire fraud, identity theft, and racketeering.

An identity theft can take significant time and money to clear up.

Then, on November 3, Parker was extradited to Connecticut where he was charged with identity theft, which is a felony.

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