identity theft

• Pratique frauduleuse consistant à voler les informations personnelles d'une personne, telles que son nom, ses données de carte de crédit ou son numéro de sécurité sociale, afin de commettre des crimes ou des fraudes financières.

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.

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   • 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.