Matching Pairs Identity Theft VocabularyOnline version Vocabulary about Identity Theft by Jacob Krause 1 Credit 2 Identity Theft 3 Crime 4 Phishing 5 Vulnerable 6 Impersonate 7 Social Security Number 8 Sensitive 9 Security 10 Deception 11 Steal 12 Protect 13 Personal Information A unique number issued by the government that is used to identify individuals for Social Security benefits and other purposes. Measures taken to guard against crime, attack, or danger. 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. When someone steals another person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Details about a person such as their name, address, phone number, and Social Security number. An illegal act that can be punished by law. Something that requires careful handling because it can easily be damaged or harmed. Able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked. 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. The action of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.