It's obtaining & using another person's name, social security number & other personal info to commit fraud
This 
should in no way discourage people from using SSA's 'my Social Security' ... to 
accept pre-paid debit cards or credit cards in another person's name... [DOC] [TLE] My Information Has Been Used to Open New Accounts - Identity ... [PAR] If you suspect that your personal information has been used to commit ... Fraud 
alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening any more accounts in your 
name.