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False Criminal Record on Background Check? Dispute Errors and File a Lawsuit!

Consumer Attorneys: The Best Solution for Victims of Background Check Errors

  • Correct Your Report: We’ll ensure your background report is accurate, so you can move forward without false records holding you back.

  • Comprehensive Compensation: From financial losses to emotional distress, we’ll seek full compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.

  • Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost: Background check errors shouldn’t cost you anything - we make sure they pay for all damages and legal expenses.

INVESTIGATIVE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

You, (“Client,” “you”), and Consumer Attorneys PLLC (“CA” or “we”), located at 68-29 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 (“CA”), hereby enter into this limited scope retainer agreement whereby you agree to grant CA the exclusive authority to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s), including but not limited to potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”), Electronic Funds Transfer Act “EFTA”), Fair Credit Billing Act (“FCPA”), and/or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA”) (collectively referenced as “consumer protection statutes”). 1 Please read carefully before signing:

Authorization

You authorize CA to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) under state and federal consumer protection statutes. You authorize CA to contact third parties on your behalf for the limited purpose of investigating your potential consumer law claims. “Third parties” include but are not limited to consumer reporting agencies, creditors, lenders, debt collectors, rental agencies, employers, courts, and law enforcement agencies.

CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees to investigate your potential consumer law claims in good faith. By signing this agreement, you agree to give CA the exclusive right to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) for the next 180 days (“Exclusive Investigative Period”). For the duration of the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that you will not communicate with any other law firm or legal representative about your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to forgo any previously scheduled consultation or case review until CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period concludes.

Termination of Exclusive Investigation Period

CA agrees that the Exclusive Investigative Period may not extend beyond 180 days without your prior written consent.

At any time between the date of this agreement and the expiration of CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period, CA may inform you of the outcome of its investigation. If CA’s investigation reveals that you have an actional consumer law claim, CA may ask you to sign a formal retainer agreement. If CA’s investigation does not reveal an actionable consumer law claim, you will receive an e-mail that states CA will not represent you in any further pursuit of your potential claim(s).

The relationship between you and CA automatically terminates at 5pm on the 180th day of the Exclusive Investigative Period or your receipt of CA’s written notice to decline representation, whichever comes sooner. At the conclusion of the Exclusive Investigative Period or upon receipt of CA’s written declination of representation, you are permitted to seek alternative legal counsel without penalty.

Nothing in this agreement should be construed as a promise or guarantee that CA will represent you in a consumer lawsuit at any point in time. CA reserves the right to decline to represent you for any reason permitted by relevant laws and ethical rules.

Your Involvement and Promises to us

You agree to meaningfully participate and cooperate in CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to immediately inform CA if your mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number changes at any point during the Exclusive Investigative Period.
You agree to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, materials, and all other similar instruments to CA and its representatives during the Exclusive Investigative Period. You understand that your failure to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, and materials to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period may hinder, delay or otherwise frustrate CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s).

You agree, under penalty of perjury, to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information to CA. All documents and communications, oral or written, past or future, provided to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period and anytime thereafter are presumed by CA to be true, complete, and accurate.

Fees and Costs Incurred During Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees that you will not incur any out-of-pocket fees or costs during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period. However, if CA agrees to represent you in a consumer lawsuit, CA may recover the fees and costs incurred during the Exclusive Investigative Period from the Defendant pursuant to a future settlement or judgment.

You agree that CA has a right to place a lien on any future monetary recovery obtained by client related to the claims identified during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period or as a result of CA’s investigative efforts. If you refuse to cooperate with CA in the formal pursuit of the consumer law claim(s) it identifies during or after the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that CA has the right to recover the fees and costs it incurred while investigating your potential consumer law claim(s).

Authorization to Use Your Electronic Signature

CA will send you any and all documents that require your signature. You authorize CA to affix your electronic signature to requests, disclosures, or other forms that CA deems reasonably necessary to the investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s) upon receipt of your approval or after the 7th day after the document was sent to you, whichever comes first. Your electronic signature will be used on any and all other subsequent documents that will need signature, affirmation, acknowledgment, or any other forms of authentication in reference to this matter under the above referenced procedure.

1 You also agree to give CA the exclusive authority to investigate potential violations of state-specific consumer protection statutes.

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My Background Check is Wrong. Should I Dispute Incorrect Criminal Records?

Consumer background checks are typically conducted when applying for jobs or housing to verify an applicant s criminal history. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), reporting agencies are required to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of their reports. However, commercial background check agencies often fail to properly verify the information, leading to inaccuracies that can harm consumers. Inaccurate background check information is often bought and sold between reporting agencies and employers. Disputing background check mistakes with one agency may only address the issue temporarily. However, filing a federal lawsuit can compel the agency to notify all parties about the inaccuracies, ensuring the errors are corrected across the board and preventing mistakes on future background checks.

REASONS FOR LITIGATION

REASONS FOR LITIGATION

Background Check dispute is ineffective. Contact us to file a lawsuit instead!

  • You’ve lost your income because of the inaccurate or misleading information on your background check.

  • You seek monetary compensation for the emotional and financial damages caused by the inaccurate background check.

  • Your background check dispute was unsuccessful and you seek accurate and fair reporting moving forward.

  • You want to protect your rights and make sure that your background reports are accurate.

Someone Else's Name Shows Up on My Background Check. Can I Sue Under the FCRA?

Yes, if someone else's name appears on your background check along with wrong criminal or civil records, you may have grounds to sue under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA mandates that background check agencies must ensure the information they provide is accurate and complete. If they fail to properly verify details such as your full name, SSN, or other identifiers, and mistakenly include someone else s information on your background check, they may be in violation of the FCRA. You could file a lawsuit against the background check agency for failing to correct the errors, and you may be entitled to financial compensation for the harm caused, including lost employment opportunities or emotional distress.

HOW IT WORKS

Another Name on Background CheckWhat Can I Do?

1

Step

GET BACKGROUND REPORT

In order to understand what happened with your report you will need to request a copy of it. If you got denied something you should also try to obtain a denial letter from the employer or landlord that denied you

2

Step

SCHEDULE A LEGAL REVIEW

Our experienced team of paralegals will thoroughly review your background report and investigate any inaccuracies.

3

Step

FILE A LAWSUIT

We file a lawsuit against the reporting agency who made an error on your background check. We will demand the highest compensation for you and ensure your reports are accurate. Get justice today!

False information is often spread across multiple reporting companies. A background check dispute only addresses the issue on the surface and does not offer monetary compensation. Contact Consumer Attorneys to pursue a background check lawsuit, ensuring that all parties are notified of the inaccuracies and you receive the compensation you deserve.

GET LEGAL HELP WITH FALSE BACKGROUND CHECK

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ABOUT US

Consumer Attorneys is one of the leading consumer protection law firms in the United States

We are a team of attorneys, legal assistants, case managers, and other dedicated professionals committed to correcting errors in individuals' background and credit reports. We work to help clients swiftly correct inaccuracies, restore their reputations, and uphold their rights. Our expertise includes resolving cases of mixed identity, addressing erroneous information, and holding consumer reporting companies accountable for their mistakes in court. We also assist clients in overcoming housing and employment denials caused by false reporting.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

Consumer Attorneys gives you a helping hand

We have earned the respect and praise of judges, the lawyers we face in the courtroom and, most importantly, our clients by caring about their issues and coming up with innovative solutions to their consumer finance issues. Our team of experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping our clients understand and navigate every step of the case. While we are based in New York City, we represent the interests of consumers nationwide in both state and federal courts.

FREE LEGAL SUPPORT

It is not you who pays us. A favorable court resolution will be our remuneration.

REPUTATION FOR SUCCESS

We have proven success in class-action litigation, as well as the skills and resources needed for every case.

PASSIONATE CONSUMER ADVOCACY

We sue consumer reporting agencies for mistakes and collection agencies for FDCPA violations.

We understand the harm that big background reporting can do to innocent consumers. We also understand how difficult, expensive and emotionally draining it can be to untangle mistakes that weren't yours in the first place. Consumer Attorneys doesn't take a dime from its clients until we reach a settlement or a court decision in our clients’ favor.

Am I Entitled to Compensation?

We believe background reporting companies should be held accountable for the distress they put consumers through. The reputational damage, humiliation, lost wages, and non-budgeted spending that can stem from background check mistakes could make you eligible for compensation. If your rights were violated under the FCRA, you could win actual and/or statutory damages if your claim is successful. Consumer Attorneys will offer a free consultation where you’ll receive an estimate of how much your case is worth.

YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT...

Someone else’s files and information included on your background report.

Inclusion of damaging information in a background report, such as expunged records or arrests older than seven years not resulting in a conviction.

Erroneous records like incorrect criminal convictions, case dispositions, charge degrees, dates and etc.

Don’t fight background check companies alone. The volume of complaints received by these companies means more damaging mistakes are often made during the dispute process. Let us know if our experienced and empathetic attorneys can help you get the justice you deserve.

Background Check Dispute Not Working? Fight Back with a Lawsuit and Protect Your Opportunities!

You already know the consequences of false information in background reporting if you’re a victim of it. You can lose a job, be denied housing, or suddenly find yourself dropped by a company considering you for a role. Erroneous information in a background report can destroy your reputation in a moment.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Pablo's testimonial

Pablo

Washington

All my rideshare accounts were blocked due to Checkr reporting someone else’s information as mine. The attorneys at Consumer Attorneys PLLC are exceptional in handling consumer protection cases. They were not only knowledgeable and professional but also very straightforward about the process and potential outcomes. The paralegal staff was courteous and prompt in their responses, which made the entire stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services. Thanks to their hard work, we sued Checkr and secured monetary compensation for the damages caused. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of expert legal assistance!

Tori B's testimonial

Tori B

New York

The Attorneys at Consumer Attorneys PLLC are exceptional in consumer protection cases. They were very straightforward about the possible outcomes and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning our strategy. The paralegal staff was also courteous and prompt in their responses, which made the whole stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services.

Josue S's testimonial

Josue S

Florida

Very awesome and helpful law firm! They truly came through for me during one of my lowest points, achieving great outcomes I didn’t think were possible. I was denied a job and felt completely stuck, but Consumer Attorneys PLLC stepped in and turned things around. They not only helped me clear up the issue but also secured compensation for the trouble I went through. I couldn’t have asked for better support and wouldn't trust anyone else but Consumer Attorneys. Highly recommend them!

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INVESTIGATIVE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

You, (“Client,” “you”), and Consumer Attorneys PLLC (“CA” or “we”), located at 68-29 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 (“CA”), hereby enter into this limited scope retainer agreement whereby you agree to grant CA the exclusive authority to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s), including but not limited to potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”), Electronic Funds Transfer Act “EFTA”), Fair Credit Billing Act (“FCPA”), and/or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA”) (collectively referenced as “consumer protection statutes”). 1 Please read carefully before signing:

Authorization

You authorize CA to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) under state and federal consumer protection statutes. You authorize CA to contact third parties on your behalf for the limited purpose of investigating your potential consumer law claims. “Third parties” include but are not limited to consumer reporting agencies, creditors, lenders, debt collectors, rental agencies, employers, courts, and law enforcement agencies.

CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees to investigate your potential consumer law claims in good faith. By signing this agreement, you agree to give CA the exclusive right to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) for the next 180 days (“Exclusive Investigative Period”). For the duration of the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that you will not communicate with any other law firm or legal representative about your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to forgo any previously scheduled consultation or case review until CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period concludes.

Termination of Exclusive Investigation Period

CA agrees that the Exclusive Investigative Period may not extend beyond 180 days without your prior written consent.

At any time between the date of this agreement and the expiration of CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period, CA may inform you of the outcome of its investigation. If CA’s investigation reveals that you have an actional consumer law claim, CA may ask you to sign a formal retainer agreement. If CA’s investigation does not reveal an actionable consumer law claim, you will receive an e-mail that states CA will not represent you in any further pursuit of your potential claim(s).

The relationship between you and CA automatically terminates at 5pm on the 180th day of the Exclusive Investigative Period or your receipt of CA’s written notice to decline representation, whichever comes sooner. At the conclusion of the Exclusive Investigative Period or upon receipt of CA’s written declination of representation, you are permitted to seek alternative legal counsel without penalty.

Nothing in this agreement should be construed as a promise or guarantee that CA will represent you in a consumer lawsuit at any point in time. CA reserves the right to decline to represent you for any reason permitted by relevant laws and ethical rules.

Your Involvement and Promises to us

You agree to meaningfully participate and cooperate in CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to immediately inform CA if your mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number changes at any point during the Exclusive Investigative Period.
You agree to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, materials, and all other similar instruments to CA and its representatives during the Exclusive Investigative Period. You understand that your failure to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, and materials to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period may hinder, delay or otherwise frustrate CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s).

You agree, under penalty of perjury, to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information to CA. All documents and communications, oral or written, past or future, provided to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period and anytime thereafter are presumed by CA to be true, complete, and accurate.

Fees and Costs Incurred During Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees that you will not incur any out-of-pocket fees or costs during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period. However, if CA agrees to represent you in a consumer lawsuit, CA may recover the fees and costs incurred during the Exclusive Investigative Period from the Defendant pursuant to a future settlement or judgment.

You agree that CA has a right to place a lien on any future monetary recovery obtained by client related to the claims identified during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period or as a result of CA’s investigative efforts. If you refuse to cooperate with CA in the formal pursuit of the consumer law claim(s) it identifies during or after the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that CA has the right to recover the fees and costs it incurred while investigating your potential consumer law claim(s).

Authorization to Use Your Electronic Signature

CA will send you any and all documents that require your signature. You authorize CA to affix your electronic signature to requests, disclosures, or other forms that CA deems reasonably necessary to the investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s) upon receipt of your approval or after the 7th day after the document was sent to you, whichever comes first. Your electronic signature will be used on any and all other subsequent documents that will need signature, affirmation, acknowledgment, or any other forms of authentication in reference to this matter under the above referenced procedure.

1 You also agree to give CA the exclusive authority to investigate potential violations of state-specific consumer protection statutes.

All Rights Reserved. Without Prejudice. CONSUMER ATTORNEYS

FORM # INV2024CA119

I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy, Investigative Retainer
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