Identity theft occurs when:

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Identity theft involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of someone's personal information for fraudulent purposes. This includes using false documents to work under someone else's identity (A), obtaining personal information like social security or credit card numbers to impersonate someone (B), and acquiring such information with the intent to sell it for illegal purposes (C). Choice D does not constitute identity theft as it lacks the intent to use or sell the information for fraudulent purposes.

Identity Theft Occurs When