identity theft
Pronunciation
/aɪdˈɛntɪɾi θˈɛft/

Definition & Meaning of "identity theft"in English

Identity theft
01

the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

identity theft definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
She became a victim of identity theft when someone used her Social Security number to open a bank account.
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