Translation guide
The fraudulent acquisition and use of someone's personal information, typically for financial gain. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific compound nouns and descriptive phrases.
The crime of stealing someone's identity to commit fraud.
Using someone's identity to open accounts, obtain credit, or make purchases.
Specifically refers to fraudulent use of credit cards, a common form of identity theft.
クレジットカードの不正利用に気づいたら、すぐに連絡してください。
If you notice fraudulent credit card use, contact us immediately.
Gaining unauthorized access to someone's existing online accounts.
Common term for account hijacking or takeover, often used for social media or email.
アカウントの乗っ取りに遭わないように、パスワードを強化してください。
Strengthen your passwords to avoid account takeover.
The direct translation 'アイデンティティ盗難' is not used in Japanese. Use the terms provided instead.
The most common and general term for impersonation or identity theft, especially in online contexts. Literally 'pretending to be someone'.
ネット上でのなりすましが増えている。
Online identity theft is increasing.
A more formal phrase meaning 'misappropriation of personal information'. Used in legal or official contexts.
個人情報の盗用は重大な犯罪です。
Identity theft is a serious crime.
A legal term meaning 'false personation' or 'impersonation'. More formal and less common in everyday speech.
彼は身分詐称で逮捕された。
He was arrested for identity theft.
Refers to the fraudulent opening of bank accounts in someone else's name.
口座の不正開設を防ぐために、本人確認が厳しくなった。
Identity verification has become stricter to prevent fraudulent account openings.