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Jisu98 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

assume your identity? meaning?

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00Give me the meaning of the 'assume your identity' in the next context, please. I can't get it.02br
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00Some criminals engage in "dumpster diving," going through garbage cans or communal dumpsters to obtain copies of checks, credit card or bank statements, or other records that typically bear your name, adress, and even your telephone number. These types of records make it easier for criminals to get control over accounts in your name and 00assume your identity00,.02br
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00What does "assume your identity."?02br
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001. They can guess your name and address....02br
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002. They can pretend as you. I mean, they can take over your identity and act like you.02br
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00What is the good translation?02br
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00Thanks!!0-
  

Top answer

0I'm not a native speaker. My guess would be #2. The thief can use the victim's identity as his own0-

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0I'm not a native speaker. My guess would be #2. The thief can use the victim's identity as his own0-
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0They don't ACT like you - they don't suddenly start trying to pretend to be you in real life.02br
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00They simply use your name and personal information to buy things. They open credit card accounts, charge a whole lot, and then (of course) never pay it. They get the benefit, you get the bill, because eventually the credit card company finds where you really live. 0-
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