Section 04: Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Social Security Number (SSN)
In the United States, a Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2).
Identity theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The term identity theft was coined in 1964.
Identity theft - child identity theft
Child identity theft occurs when a minor's identity is used by another person for the impostor's personal gain.
Identity theft - criminal identity theft
When a criminal fraudulently identifies themselves to police as another individual at the point of arrest, it is sometimes referred to as "Criminal Identity Theft."
Identity theft - financial identity theft
The most common type of identity theft is related to finance. Financial identity theft includes obtaining credit, loans, goods, and services while claiming to be someone else.
Identity theft - synthetic identity theft
A variation of identity theft that has recently become more common is synthetic identity theft, in which identities are completely or partially fabricated
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