De identiteitsfraude
Example: De politie onderzoekt een zaak van identiteitsfraude in de stad.
Definition
"De identiteitsfraude" refers to the criminal act of unlawfully using someone else's personal information, such as name, social security number, or financial details, to commit fraud or other offenses. It often involves deception for financial gain or to avoid detection by authorities.
Etymology
The term "de identiteitsfraude" comes from the Dutch words 'identiteit' meaning identity, and 'fraude' meaning fraud. It literally translates to identity fraud. This concept has become more prominent with the rise of digital technology and the increased risk of personal data theft.
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"De identiteitsfraude" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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