### Question
How is the term identity theft defined?


### Answer
The term **identity theft** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 5727* as the following:

> given such term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a).

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

