How to Use identity theft in a Sentence

identity theft

noun

• How can we protect ourselves against identity theft?
• There was a report Aug. 1 of identity theft in the 200 block of George Street.
  — Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
• The scheme used identity theft to steal cars in CT and other states.
  — Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
• The victim of identity theft will have to deal with the repercussions of the theft.
  — Jon Coss, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2020
• There was a report May 1 of identity theft in the 800 block of South Dundee Avenue.
  — Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
• That left Pooley guilty on two counts of wire fraud and one count of identity theft.
  — Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
• Check fraud remains one of the most common types of identity theft.
  — Justin Klawans, The Week, 21 Feb. 2023
• The move is intended to thwart tax fraud and identity theft.
  — Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2022
• Did payment of the ransom remove the threat of identity theft?
  — BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2021
• That’s when the man searched his tax return, which was clearly the result of identity theft.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2022
• But Chapman isn’t a victim of identity theft of that sort.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2022
• See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023
• That meant kids were 51 times more likely to fall victim to identity theft than adults.
  — Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2023
• If the return shows signs of potential identity theft, the IRS won't process the tax return or send the refund.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2023
• After a data breach, your info can be shared and sold on the dark Web or used for identity theft.
  — Lauren Krouse, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
• Since 2020, the IRS has tripled its closure rate of identity theft cases.
  — Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
• He has not been asked to enter pleas to the charges against him, which also include felony theft and identity theft counts.
  — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022
• See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
• And the same thing is true for instance, for questions around identity theft or hacking.
  — WIRED, 18 Oct. 2023
• Keeping your guard up against fraud, scams and identity theft is a full-time pursuit.
  — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2023
• The whole thing also ensures a hefty $1 million in case of identity theft.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Oct. 2021
• This can put you at risk of identity theft, fraud, or other problems.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2023
• He is charged with 10 counts of mail fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
  — Fox News, 22 Dec. 2021
• Agents raided the home of a couple accused of identity theft and other crimes.
  — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 28 July 2022
• Bernardini faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for wire fraud and up to two years for identity theft.
  — Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
• Job scams often lead to identity theft, according to the BBB.
  — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2021
• Much of it is sold online, leaving buyers at risk of identity theft.
  — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024
• To be sure, the IRS has been criticized in the past for taking too long to issue refunds to victims of identity theft.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2024
• Review your credit reports Take the time to review your credit reports from each of the credit reporting agencies to make sure there are no errors or signs of identity theft.
  — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
• These services monitor your financial accounts and credit report for any signs of fraudulent activity, alerting you to potential identity theft early on.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025