identity theft

• Práctica delictiva que consiste en robar los datos personales de una persona, como su nombre, número de tarjeta de crédito o número de seguridad social, para cometer fraudes financieros u otros delitos haciéndose pasar por la víctima.

The fraudulent practice of stealing someone's personal information, such as their name, credit card details, or social security number, to commit crimes or financial fraud.

1. Fraudulent use of personal informationB2formal

   The crime of obtaining and using someone else's personal data, such as their name, Social Security number, or bank account details, without permission, typically for financial gain.

   robo de identidad

   • She became a victim of identity theft when someone used her credit card to make large purchases.
   • Identity theft can ruin your credit score and take years to resolve.
   • He was arrested for committing identity theft by opening accounts in other people's names.