identity theft
1 of 1noun/aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/
1
the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- 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.
- He spent months resolving issues caused by identity theft after his personal information was stolen online.
- The company offered free credit monitoring to customers affected by the identity theft breach.
- He discovered the identity theft when he received bills for purchases he never made.