Relier Pairs Identity Theft VocabularyVersion en ligne Vocabulary about Identity Theft par Jacob Krause 1 Sensitive 2 Crime 3 Security 4 Impersonate 5 Social Security Number 6 Personal Information 7 Protect 8 Deception 9 Phishing 10 Credit 11 Vulnerable 12 Steal 13 Identity Theft An illegal act that can be punished by law. To take something that does not belong to you without permission. A type of online scam where criminals send fake emails or set up fake websites to trick people into giving out their personal information. A unique number issued by the government that is used to identify individuals for Social Security benefits and other purposes. Details about a person such as their name, address, phone number, and Social Security number. When someone steals another person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Measures taken to guard against crime, attack, or danger. The action of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. Something that requires careful handling because it can easily be damaged or harmed. To pretend to be someone else in order to deceive others. The ability to buy goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. To keep something safe from harm or damage. Able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked.