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Question
Cite examples depicting that you were a victim of the following cybercrime. Also, cite provisions in IT Act to deal with such a cybercrime.
Identity theft
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Solution
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal information such as name, Adhaar number, driver's license number, credit card number, or other identifying information to take on that person's identity in order to commit fraud or other crimes.
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