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identity theft

The definition of identity theft is the misappropriation of someone's identity or personal identifying information to obtain credit, services or other benefits under the name of the person whose identity has been stolen.

(noun)

An example of identity theft is when someone uses your social security number and other personal information to apply for a new credit card without your permission.

See identity theft in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the unauthorized use of private information concerning some person, as his or her Social Security or PIN number, to engage in fraudulent activities under that person's name

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