Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fake-identity

noun

/feɪk aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/

Definition

An artificial or false identity that is created, usually for deceptive purposes.

Examples

The criminal used a fake identity to open bank accounts under a false name.
Online scams often involve individuals presenting a fake identity to gain trust.
She didn’t know that the person she had been chatting with online was using a fake identity.

Meaning

Fake identity refers to the assumed name or persona that is not genuine and is used to conceal one’s true identity, often to commit fraud or impersonate someone else.