Synonyms for identity theft
iden·tity theft

Princeton's WordNet

1. identity theftnoun

   the co-option of another person's personal information (e.g., name, Social Security number, credit card number, passport) without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge

Matched Categories

1. • Fraud

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. usurp

   to seize and hold (the power or rights of another, for example) by force or without legal authority

   since no one knew his twin brother was dead, he had no problem when he tried to usurp his brother’s extravagant lifestyle

   Submitted by acronimous on February 15, 2014  

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1. Larry Hogan:

   The state of Maryland US has uncovered a massive, sophisticated criminal enterprise involving widespread identity theft and coordinated fraudulent unemployment insurance claims in Maryland US.

2. Chi Chi Wu:

   The settlement provides some compensation right now, but the risk of identity theft is forever.

3. John Heath:

   A freeze is a bit more time consuming and not as convenient as a fraud alert product. But it's certainly necessary if you have been a victim or suspect that you've been a victim of identity theft.

4. Reginald Hyde:

   If we assume that there was criminal motivation, all of the Social Security numbers are very useful in identity theft.

5. Richard Marshall:

   Social Security numbers can be sold to people who are here illegally, identity theft is a major issue.