identity theft

US /aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/
UK /aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/
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the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

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She was a victim of identity theft and had her credit cards misused.
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Protecting your personal information is crucial to prevent identity theft.
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identity fraudpersonal data theftimpersonation fraud
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