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identity theftthe crime of obtaining and using someone else's personal information without permission, typically for financial gain

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the crime of obtaining and using someone else's personal information without permission, typically for financial gain

Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdentəti θeft/

Korean meaning: 타인의 개인정보를 무단으로 취득하여 사용하는 범죄, 주로 금전적 이득을 위해

Korean pronunciation: 아이**덴**티티 **쎄**프트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother thought identity theft meant someone literally stole her driver's license photo and put their face on it.
  • Banks now use advanced encryption to protect customers from identity theft.
  • He became so paranoid about identity theft that he wore sunglasses and a fake mustache to the DMV.

identity theft

NOUN

//aɪˈdentəti θeft//

the crime of obtaining and using someone else's personal information without permission, typically for financial gain

identity theft concept
💡 Concept

the crime of obtaining and using someone else's personal information without permission, typically for financial gain

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identity theft rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

With deft moves, victims are left with nothing but empty wallets

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aɪˈdentəti θeft/
🇬🇧 UK/aɪˈdentəti θeft/

🌳Etymology

Rootidentity
Suffix-theft

Origin

라틴어 'identitas'(동일성)와 고대영어 'theft'(도둑질)의 결합으로 현대적 범죄 개념을 나타내게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother thought identity theft meant someone literally stole her driver's license photo and put their face on it.

Banks now use advanced encryption to protect customers from identity theft.

😄 Fun example

He became so paranoid about identity theft that he wore sunglasses and a fake mustache to the DMV.

The rise of social media has created new opportunities for identity theft.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

identity fraudimpersonationidentity crimepersonal information theft

Antonyms

identity protectionprivacy security

Related

cybercrimefraudphishingdata breachpersonal information