DOJ official said, “Consumers whose identities have been stolen should not face unnecessary red tape when they investigate how their identities were misused and seek to clear their names.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the resolution of allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that Amazon violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by not providing records and transactions to identity theft victims. A $2.25 million civil penalty was imposed on the company for not providing the records needed to support identity theft victims’ claims. The FCRA requires entities to provide records and transactions at no charge for up to 30 days after an individual requests them.
“Consumers whose identities have been stolen should not face unnecessary red tape when they investigate how their identities were misused and seek to clear their names,” Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said. “The Justice Department will continue working with the Federal Trade Commission to protect identity theft victims.”
Amazon is also required to prominently provide resources on its website for identity theft victims seeking such records for support.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Assistant Attorney General Shumate as he addresses violations of the FCRA.
- For Assistant Attorney General Dhillon as she oversees the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.
- For DOJ officials in their efforts to hold companies in compliance with consumer protection laws.
Sources: Department of Justice
