How to Use identity theft in a Sentence

identity theft

noun
  • How can we protect ourselves against identity theft?
  • This type of fraud is known as tax identity theft.
    — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • She's been charged with bank fraud and identity theft.
    — Frank Witsil, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Turns out, identity theft is a crime.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • Then file an identity theft report at.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • Learn more about seniors and identity theft.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • Tax scams are often the entry point to long-term identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Huang is charged with theft, identity theft, and computer fraud, all felonies, and all state charges.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • This helps prevent further identity theft or loan fraud.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This can result in viruses, identity theft, and fraud.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In short, everything a bad actor needs to get away with identity theft on a large scale.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
  • One is also facing an identity theft charge.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most identity theft attempts are not made public.
    — Kevin Collier, NBC news, 29 Nov. 2025
  • This reduces the chance that exposed app data gets reused for scams or identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Santos was later sentenced on charges of wire fraud and identity theft.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Jolissa Skow learned about career identity theft the hard way.
    — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The best services look for identity theft, fraud and data breaches.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Think of it like identity theft protection, but for your image.
    — Ihar Kliashchou, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • These steps can protect you from identity theft and financial fraud.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • That buildup over time is where identity theft becomes more expensive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Here are 6 quiet signs of identity theft to check before the damage spreads.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • Experts warn that these details can be used for long-term identity theft and financial fraud.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Most identity theft stories start with a shadowy hacker or a data breach.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
  • No service can prevent every kind of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • No service can prevent every kind of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • No service can prevent every type of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • No service can prevent every form of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
  • No service can prevent every form of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Should more be done to protect retirees from identity theft and financial scams?
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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