Identity theft
Deliberate use of someone else's identity
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- Identity Theft (1)
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- Finance (1)
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Identity theft (1) · IRS 1099 (1) · Uber (1) · Social Security number (1) · Tax fraud (1) · San Fernando Valley (1) · Employment fraud (1)
📖 Key Information
Identity theft, identity piracy or identity infringement occurs when someone uses another's personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The term identity theft was coined in 1964. Since that time, the definition of identity theft has been legally defined throughout both the UK and the U.S. as the theft of personally identifiable information.
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🇺🇸 California man says he learns his identity was stolen after receiving tax forms for income he didn't earn
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People and organizations frequently mentioned alongside Identity theft:
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- 🌐 Social Security number (1 shared articles)
- 🏢 Uber (1 shared articles)
- 🌐 Tax evasion (1 shared articles)