Finnegan goes to apply for a car loan and is shocked when his credit report turns up with a very low rating. As he investigates, he finds out that someone has opened credit cards in his name and with his social security number. This person has charged up huge sums and not paid the balance responsibly. Finnegan has been the victim of ____.
A)identity theft
B)plagiarism
C)broken windows
D)cyberbullying

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Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal information, such as their name and Social Security number, without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes, such as opening credit cards and accruing debt.

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