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
  • See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Learn more about seniors and identity theft.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • Check fraud remains one of the most common types of identity theft.
    — Justin Klawans, The Week, 21 Feb. 2023
  • This can put you at risk of identity theft, fraud, or other problems.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2023
  • She also was charged with two counts of third-degree identity theft.
    — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 7 Oct. 2019
  • Tax scams are often the entry point to long-term identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • That left Pooley guilty on two counts of wire fraud and one count of identity theft.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
  • Keeping your guard up against fraud, scams and identity theft is a full-time pursuit.
    — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2023
  • One inmate had a short-term, three-year sentence for theft and identity theft crimes.
    — oregonlive, 27 Oct. 2020
  • 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
  • The victim of identity theft will have to deal with the repercussions of the theft.
    — Jon Coss, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Tyler plead guilty to one count of identity theft with the intent to obtain an item of value.
    — Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
  • The scheme used identity theft to steal cars in CT and other states.
    — Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
  • In short, everything a bad actor needs to get away with identity theft on a large scale.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Much of it is sold online, leaving buyers at risk of identity theft.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024
  • That can turn one fraud into a longer cycle of repeat identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • 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
  • And the same thing is true for instance, for questions around identity theft or hacking.
    — WIRED, 18 Oct. 2023

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