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identity theft
/aɪdˈɛntɪɾi θˈɛft/
/aɪdˈɛntɪti θˈɛft/
Identity theft
01
the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods
Examples
She became a victim of identity theft when someone used her Social Security number to open a bank account.
Identity theft can lead to significant financial loss and damage to your credit score.
