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FRAUDE IDENTITE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Biometrics
- Citizenship and Immigration
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Temporary Resident Biometric Program
1, record 1, English, Temporary%20Resident%20Biometric%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TRBP 1, record 1, English, TRBP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Temporary Resident Biometric Program (TRBP) will help increase Canada's existing tools and countermeasures used to reduce identity fraud and enhance border security for the Canadian public. 1, record 1, English, - Temporary%20Resident%20Biometric%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Temporary Resident Biometric Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Biométrie
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de biométrie pour les résidents temporaires
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20biom%C3%A9trie%20pour%20les%20r%C3%A9sidents%20temporaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PBRT 2, record 1, French, PBRT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de biométrie pour les résidents temporaires(PBRT) contribuera à renforcer les outils et contre‑mesures déjà en place au Canada pour réduire la fraude liée à l'identité et améliorer la sécurité frontalière pour la population canadienne. 3, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20biom%C3%A9trie%20pour%20les%20r%C3%A9sidents%20temporaires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le Programme de biométrie pour les résidents temporaires] (PBRT) a constitué un grand pas en avant dans la collecte de données biométriques aux fins de l’immigration. Dans ce programme, [Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada recueille] des données biométriques (empreintes digitales et photo numérique) dans le cadre des demandes de résidence temporaire présentées par des ressortissants de 30 nationalités. 2, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20biom%C3%A9trie%20pour%20les%20r%C3%A9sidents%20temporaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Biometrics
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Immigration%20Biometric%20Identification%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CIBIDS 1, record 2, English, CIBIDS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A system implemented in response to growing risks of identity fraud and the critical need to verify applicants' identities with confidence at the earliest stages of the immigration process. 2, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Immigration%20Biometric%20Identification%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Biométrie
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système canadien d’identification biométrique aux fins d’immigration
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20canadien%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentification%20biom%C3%A9trique%20aux%20fins%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmigration
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SCIBI 1, record 2, French, SCIBI
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système mis en place pour faire face aux risques croissants de fraude d’identité et au besoin urgent de vérifier l'identité des demandeurs dès les premières étapes du processus d’immigration. 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20canadien%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentification%20biom%C3%A9trique%20aux%20fins%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmigration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- biometric kiosk
1, record 3, English, biometric%20kiosk
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... self-service device that use biometric technology such as fingerprint, facial, iris, or palm recognition to identify and authenticate users. 1, record 3, English, - biometric%20kiosk
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric kiosks can be used for various purposes, such as health screening, border control, access control, payment, loyalty, and customer service. They can offer advantages such as convenience, security, accuracy, efficiency, and personalization. 1, record 3, English, - biometric%20kiosk
Record 3, Key term(s)
- biometrics kiosk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- kiosque biométrique
1, record 3, French, kiosque%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un kiosque biométrique est un terminal automatisé d’auto-service qui utilise des caractéristiques biologiques uniques pour vérifier l'identité. Ces systèmes sont largement utilisés dans divers secteurs pour le contrôle d’accès, le suivi de la présence, l'authentification des clients et les contrôles de sécurité. En exploitant la physiologie et le comportement humain, les kiosques biométriques offrent une méthode d’identification sécurisée, efficace et souvent sans contact, réduisant ainsi la fraude et simplifiant les opérations. 1, record 3, French, - kiosque%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- quiosco biométrico
1, record 3, Spanish, quiosco%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el Aeropuerto Internacional [...] ha lanzado oficialmente la mayor implementación de revisión automatizada de pasaportes [...] Esta importante actualización incluye [...] quioscos biométricos diseñados para agilizar el proceso de inmigración de los pasajeros internacionales que llegan. La tecnología permite a los viajeros escanear pasaportes, verificar la identidad y completar los pasos clave de entrada en segundos [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - quiosco%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- IT Security
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synthetic identity fraud
1, record 4, English, synthetic%20identity%20fraud
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SIF 2, record 4, English, SIF
correct, noun
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synthetic identity fraud (SIF) is a crime in which perpetrators combine real and fictitious information, such as social security numbers (SSN) and names, to create identities with which they may defraud financial institutions, government agencies, or individuals. 2, record 4, English, - synthetic%20identity%20fraud
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des TI
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fraude par identité synthétique
1, record 4, French, fraude%20par%20identit%C3%A9%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Seguridad de IT
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude de identidad sintética
1, record 4, Spanish, fraude%20de%20identidad%20sint%C3%A9tica
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El fraude de identidad sintética incluye cualquier tipo de actividad delictiva que utilice una combinación de identificaciones falsas y datos de usuarios reales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - fraude%20de%20identidad%20sint%C3%A9tica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- identity fraud
1, record 5, English, identity%20fraud
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Identity fraud is the actual deceptive use of the identity information of another person (living or dead) in connection with various frauds (including for example personating another person and the misuse of debit card or credit card data). 2, record 5, English, - identity%20fraud
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fraude à l'identité
1, record 5, French, fraude%20%C3%A0%20l%27identit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fraude par vol d’identité 2, record 5, French, fraude%20par%20vol%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- fraude par usurpation d’identité 2, record 5, French, fraude%20par%20usurpation%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- fraude identitaire 2, record 5, French, fraude%20identitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usage trompeur de renseignements identificateurs d’une autre personne, vivante ou morte, dans le but de commettre diverses fraudes [...] 3, record 5, French, - fraude%20%C3%A0%20l%27identit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Seguridad de IT
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude de identidad
1, record 5, Spanish, fraude%20de%20identidad
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Más de la mitad (un 51%) de los consumidores europeos muestra preocupación por el uso fraudulento de sus cuentas bancarias y tarjetas de crédito. Esta es la conclusión de un nuevo estudio sobre el fraude de identidad y seguridad bancaria llevado a cabo a nivel mundial por Unisys Corporation [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - fraude%20de%20identidad
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparar con "usurpación de identidad". 2, record 5, Spanish, - fraude%20de%20identidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Criminology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- white-collar crime
1, record 6, English, white%2Dcollar%20crime
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term first used by criminologist Edwin H. Sutherland to cover business crimes such as embezzlement, price fixing, antitrust violations, etc. 2, record 6, English, - white%2Dcollar%20crime
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White-collar crime. Includes fraud, false pretenses, misappropriation of funds, theft, breach of trust, secret commissions, offences against the Government of Canada, corruption of public officials, offences relating to property rights, tax fraud, the insolvency process, securities fraud, identity theft or fraud and counterfeiting on an interprovincial, national and international scale. 3, record 6, English, - white%2Dcollar%20crime
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Crack down on white-collar crime. 4, record 6, English, - white%2Dcollar%20crime
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 PHR
White-collar crime fighter. 5, record 6, English, - white%2Dcollar%20crime
Record 6, Key term(s)
- white collar crime
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Criminologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- criminalité en col blanc
1, record 6, French, criminalit%C3%A9%20en%20col%20blanc
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- criminalité des cols blancs 2, record 6, French, criminalit%C3%A9%20des%20cols%20blancs
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Criminalité en col blanc. Comprend la fraude, les faux semblants, le détournement de fonds, le vol, l'abus de confiance, les commissions secrètes, les infractions contre le gouvernement du Canada, la corruption de fonctionnaires publics, les infractions aux droits de propriété, la fraude fiscale, le régime de l'insolvabilité, la fraude en valeurs mobilières, le vol d’identité et la contrefaçon à l'échelle interprovinciale, nationale et internationale. 3, record 6, French, - criminalit%C3%A9%20en%20col%20blanc
Record 6, Key term(s)
- criminalité de col blanc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Criminología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- delincuencia de cuello blanco
1, record 6, Spanish, delincuencia%20de%20cuello%20blanco
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las altas tasas de delincuencia de cuello blanco se dan precisamente en las zonas residenciales ajardinadas en donde viven los magnates de las grandes empresas rodeados de un lujo ostentoso. 1, record 6, Spanish, - delincuencia%20de%20cuello%20blanco
Record 7 - external organization data 2022-11-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Identity Fraud 1, record 7, English, Identity%20Fraud
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Lutte contre la fraude d’identité
1, record 7, French, Lutte%20contre%20la%20fraude%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2022-11-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Identity Fraud Team 1, record 8, English, Identity%20Fraud%20Team
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Équipe de lutte contre la fraude d’identité
1, record 8, French, %C3%89quipe%20de%20lutte%20contre%20la%20fraude%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ELFI 1, record 8, French, ELFI
feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2022-09-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Counterfeit and Identity Fraud 1, record 9, English, Counterfeit%20and%20Identity%20Fraud
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Contrefaçon et Fraude d’identité
1, record 9, French, Contrefa%C3%A7on%20et%20Fraude%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Contrefaçon et Usurpation d’identité 1, record 9, French, Contrefa%C3%A7on%20et%20Usurpation%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrefaçon et Usurpation d’identité : nom à éviter, car le terme «usurpation d’identité» est plutôt l’équivalent d’«identity theft». 1, record 9, French, - Contrefa%C3%A7on%20et%20Fraude%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2022-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Counterfeit and Identity Fraud Program 1, record 10, English, Counterfeit%20and%20Identity%20Fraud%20Program
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Counterfeit and Identity Fraud Programme
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme de lutte contre la contrefaçon et la fraude d’identité
1, record 10, French, Programme%20de%20lutte%20contre%20la%20contrefa%C3%A7on%20et%20la%20fraude%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2021-12-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Criminology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- financial fraud
1, record 11, English, financial%20fraud
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Financial fraud includes everything from too-good-to-be-true scams that promise money or jobs, fraudsters that impersonate legitimate companies, card thefts and unsolicited emails that attempt to steal personal financial information to commit identity theft. 2, record 11, English, - financial%20fraud
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Criminologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fraude financière
1, record 11, French, fraude%20financi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fraude financière inclut tout ce qui va des offres d’argent ou d’emploi trop belles pour être vraies aux tentatives de se faire passer pour des sociétés légitimes, du vol de cartes aux messages par courriel non sollicités essayant de subtiliser des informations financières personnelles pour usurper votre identité. 2, record 11, French, - fraude%20financi%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Criminología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude financiero
1, record 11, Spanish, fraude%20financiero
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El fraude financiero es una acción intencional cuyo objetivo es obtener propiedades o dinero de una empresa a través de transacciones fraudulentas. 1, record 11, Spanish, - fraude%20financiero
Record 12 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Security
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- identity crime
1, record 12, English, identity%20crime
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Identity crime occurs when someone uses personally identifiable information (PII) such as a name, address, date of birth, social insurance number, credit card number or photograph without permission to commit fraud, apply for credit and/or obtain goods and services and commit other crimes. 1, record 12, English, - identity%20crime
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- crime contre l’identité
1, record 12, French, crime%20contre%20l%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- crime lié à l’identité 1, record 12, French, crime%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crime contre l'identité ou crime lié à l'identité : Termes génériques qui englobent toutes les formes d’activités illicites(illégales) mettant en cause l'identité, y compris, entre autres, le vol d’identité et la fraude à l'identité. 1, record 12, French, - crime%20contre%20l%26rsquo%3Bidentit%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- National and International Security
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- human security
1, record 13, English, human%20security
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
September 11 made the world painfully aware of the immense potential danger of identity fraud, and the vital need for heightened vigilance in maintaining the integrity of the passport, as a key factor in ensuring human security. 2, record 13, English, - human%20security
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "human safety." "Safety" is related to protecting from accidents or negligence while "security" is related to protecting from loss or injury by deliberate actions. 3, record 13, English, - human%20security
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sécurité humaine
1, record 13, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 11 septembre a suscité à l'échelle mondiale une prise de conscience douloureuse de l'ampleur du potentiel que représente la fraude de l'identité et du besoin vital d’une vigilance accrue pour conserver l'intégrité du passeport, facteur clé permettant d’assurer la sécurité humaine. 2, record 13, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20humaine
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguridad humana
1, record 13, Spanish, seguridad%20humana
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] la seguridad humana implica la protección de las personas de las amenazas a sus derechos, su seguridad y su vida; ello engloba procurar la seguridad del individuo en distintas dimensiones como la económica, alimentaria, de salud, ambiental, personal, comunitaria y política, para alcanzar una estabilidad duradera. El responsable de proporcionar o propiciar la seguridad humana es el Estado, pero si éste no cumple o no puede cumplir con tal obligación, […] la comunidad internacional tiene el deber moral de procurar la protección de las comunidades […] 2, record 13, Spanish, - seguridad%20humana
Record 14 - internal organization data 2014-07-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- carder
1, record 14, English, carder
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A criminal who engages in carding, a form of identity theft. 1, record 14, English, - carder
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carders use lists of credit and debit card information to perpetrate multiple acts of fraud by making purchases without the consent of the original card holder. 1, record 14, English, - carder
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cardeur
1, record 14, French, cardeur
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Criminel qui se livre [...] à la fraude aux cartes bancaires [et cartes de crédit], une forme de vol d’identité. 1, record 14, French, - cardeur
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cardeurs utilisent des listes de renseignements de carte de crédit et de débit pour commettre de multiples fraudes en effectuant des achats sans le consentement du détenteur original de la carte. 1, record 14, French, - cardeur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2012-10-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- be a victim of fraud
1, record 15, English, be%20a%20victim%20of%20fraud
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- be defrauded 2, record 15, English, be%20defrauded
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- être victime de fraude
1, record 15, French, %C3%AAtre%20victime%20de%20fraude
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout le monde peut être victime de fraude. Un sondage mené par le Bureau de la concurrence auprès de 1 000 Canadiens âgés de 18 ans et plus indique que 35 % des répondants ont été victimes de fraude par marketing de masse(par téléphone, par la poste ou par courriel) et 20 % ont été victimes de vol d’identité. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%AAtre%20victime%20de%20fraude
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Criminology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- new account fraud
1, record 16, English, new%20account%20fraud
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New account fraud ... involves the criminal using a false identity, made-up or stolen, to open a new account, typically to obtain a credit card or loan. The consumer is the main victim. 2, record 16, English, - new%20account%20fraud
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There's no way, of course, to monitor accounts that have been opened in your name without your knowledge. That's where your credit report is so important. When someone tries to open an account in your name, the credit grantor will check your credit report before granting credit. If credit is granted, the new account will subsequently show up on your credit report. 3, record 16, English, - new%20account%20fraud
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Criminologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ouverture frauduleuse de compte
1, record 16, French, ouverture%20frauduleuse%20de%20compte
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette solution détecte et gère un large éventail de types de fraude dans le domaine financier, par exemple : ouverture frauduleuse de compte(identité usurpée, fausse déclaration) [...] 2, record 16, French, - ouverture%20frauduleuse%20de%20compte
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2009-07-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- consumer fraud
1, record 17, English, consumer%20fraud
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All ministers have agreed on the importance of a well informed consumer in preventing consumer fraud." 2, record 17, English, - consumer%20fraud
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fraude contre le consommateur
1, record 17, French, fraude%20contre%20le%20consommateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécialistes de la fraude contre le consommateur sont vos plus grands alliés après une fraude ou une usurpation d’identité. Ils vous guident à travers toutes les étapes nécessaires pour restaurer votre crédit. 2, record 17, French, - fraude%20contre%20le%20consommateur
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- credit card fraud
1, record 18, English, credit%20card%20fraud
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Credit card fraud comes in many forms. Criminals can steal your actual card or obtain your credit card number. They can also produce counterfeit cards and get credit cards issued to them by making false applications using your identity. 2, record 18, English, - credit%20card%20fraud
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- fraude par carte de crédit
1, record 18, French, fraude%20par%20carte%20de%20cr%C3%A9dit
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fraude par carte de crédit revêt plusieurs formes. Les criminels peuvent vous voler votre carte ou obtenir votre numéro de carte de crédit. Ils peuvent également contrefaire des cartes et obtenir qu'on leur émette des cartes de crédit en produisant de fausses demandes sous votre identité. 2, record 18, French, - fraude%20par%20carte%20de%20cr%C3%A9dit
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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