personal identification number
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A personal identification number was introduced so people could not just disappear without a trace after they were born.
From Los Angeles Times
Through this scamming method, fraudsters are looking for personal information, including account usernames and passwords, credit and debit card information, Social Security numbers and personal identification numbers.
From Los Angeles Times
A security freeze prevents new lines of credit from being opened in your name without the use of a personal identification number that is issued when you initiated it.
From Los Angeles Times
The malware allowed the enterprise to collect information used to log into online banking accounts, including passwords and personal identification numbers.
From New York Times
According to prosecutors, the cybercriminals also used malicious software to get account details, passwords, personal identification numbers and other information needed to log into online banking accounts.
From Seattle Times
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