18 U.S.C. Sec. 1028(D)(7) Definition of "Means of Identification" specifies the three types of items that are considered to be means of identification for the purpose of fraud and identity theft. These are: (1) a name or number that may be used alone or in conjunction with any other information to identify a specific individual, (2) a photograph, fingerprint, or voice recording, or other biometric information that can be used to identify an individual, and (3) any other information that can be used to identify an individual. Examples of items that are considered to be means of identification include, but are not limited to, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers.
18 U.S.C. Sec. 1028(D)(7) Definition of "Means of Identification" specifies the three types of items that are considered to be means of identification for the purpose of fraud and identity theft. These are: (1) a name or number that may be used alone or in conjunction with any other information to identify a specific individual, (2) a photograph, fingerprint, or voice recording, or other biometric information that can be used to identify an individual, and (3) any other information that can be used to identify an individual. Examples of items that are considered to be means of identification include, but are not limited to, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers.