When Calvin's Visa bill arrived,he found numerous charges at locations where he had not conducted business.In addition,transactions were billed from around the country,although Calvin had not left home or used the Internet to purchase anything for that billing period.Calvin was a victim of which of the following?
A) multiple billing
B) identity theft
C) identity fixing
D) identity duplication

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Calvin's situation describes identity theft, which is when someone uses another person's personal information without permission for fraudulent purposes, such as making unauthorized charges on their credit card. None of the other options accurately depict Calvin's situation.

When Calvin's Visa Bill Arrived,he Found Numerous Charges at Locations