Matching Pairs Identity Theft VocabularyOnline version Vocabulary about Identity Theft by Jacob Krause 1 Phishing 2 Security 3 Identity Theft 4 Sensitive 5 Social Security Number 6 Impersonate 7 Personal Information 8 Protect 9 Steal 10 Crime 11 Vulnerable 12 Credit 13 Deception Measures taken to guard against crime, attack, or danger. When someone steals another person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Something that requires careful handling because it can easily be damaged or harmed. A unique number issued by the government that is used to identify individuals for Social Security benefits and other purposes. The ability to buy goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. Details about a person such as their name, address, phone number, and Social Security number. To take something that does not belong to you without permission. To keep something safe from harm or damage. The action of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. An illegal act that can be punished by law. Able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked. A type of online scam where criminals send fake emails or set up fake websites to trick people into giving out their personal information. To pretend to be someone else in order to deceive others.