identity theft

noun

Meaning

The deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime.

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Related words

fraud(English)ghosting(English)impostor(English)mistaken identity(English)impersonation(English)personating(English)insurance fraud(English)misappropriation(English)

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