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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
Word History and Origins
Origin of identity theft1
Example Sentences
She was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics with two or more prior convictions, and possession of identity theft items with a prior conviction, police said.
The suspect is accused of first-degree intentional homicide and seven other felony counts, including hiding a corpse and identity theft.
“They’ll persuade you to grant remote access to your computer or to pay for unnecessary software or services, which could lead to serious financial loss and potential identity theft,” Nicoletti said.
Before the start of trial, Keloyan pleaded guilty on March 10 to two gun charges and entered a no-contest plea to additional charges that included burglary, armed assault, and identity theft.
Tax-related identity theft is one of the biggest reasons to file as soon as your documents are ready, experts say.
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