A fraude de identidade
Example: A fraude de identidade pode causar grandes prejuízos financeiros.
Definition
"A fraude de identidade" refers to the act of illegally obtaining and using someone else's personal information, usually for financial gain or to commit other crimes. It involves impersonating another individual to deceive systems or people, causing significant financial losses and security risks.
Etymology
The phrase "a fraude de identidade" comes from Portuguese, where "fraude" means fraud or deceit, and "identidade" means identity. It reflects the concept of dishonest actions involving personal identity. Did you know? The term combines Latin roots: 'fraus' meaning deceit and 'identitas' meaning sameness or identity.
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