Definitions of identity theft [ɪˈdɛn tɪ ti, ɪˈdɛn-]

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Definition of 'identity theft'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) identity theft
the fraudulent appropriation and use of another person's identifying data or documents, as a credit card.
ideology.

Etymology: (1995–2000)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) identity theft
the co-option of another person's personal information (e.g., name, Social Security number, credit card number, passport) without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge

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