### Question
How is the "means of identification" defined?


### Answer
The term **means of identification** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1028* as follows -

> any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual, including any—


(A) name, social security number, date of birth, official State or government issued driver's license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1028*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

