identity theft
/aɪˈdentəti θeft/noun
उच्चारण आइडेन्टटी थेफ़्ट
पहचान की चोरी
Core word
noun
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[U]
the crime of using another person's name and personal information, such as bank or Aadhaar details, in order to obtain money or goods
पहचान की चोरी
- Never share your OTP, as it can lead to identity theft.
- He was a victim of identity theft when someone took a loan in his name.
- Banks warn customers to protect their documents from identity theft.
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- Identity theft can cause serious financial problems and take years to sort out.
- The police arrested a gang involved in identity theft online.
Synonyms identity fraud
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
identity fraud
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General knowledge
In India identity theft using electronic means is punishable under Section 66C of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
भारत में electronic माध्यमों से की गई पहचान की चोरी Information Technology Act, 2000 की Section 66C के अंतर्गत दंडनीय है।