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Someone Else's Name on Your Background Check? Here's How to Fix an Inaccurate Report.
Consumer Attorneys: Remove Someone Else’s Information from Your Background Check.
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.
Why is Another Person's Information Appearing on My Background Check?
Third-party background check agencies often fail to properly verify an individual s information. Rather than thoroughly checking all available identifiers such as full name, date of birth, Social Security number, and address they may overlook some critical details. This can result in confusing you with another person who has a similar name or SSN. As a consequence, your background check may incorrectly display records that belong to someone else, potentially causing you to lose job opportunities or housing. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), each reporting agency is required to verify the information before including it in a report. If you ve been harmed by inaccurate reporting, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the reporting agency and seek compensation for both financial and emotional damages.
REASONS FOR LITIGATION
Someone Else's Info on Your Background Check? Protect Your Rights and Reputation from Errors!
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 denial notice, investigating the errors. We will assess the damages you ve suffered and guide you through the next steps.
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 often gets spread across multiple reporting agencies. A Checkr dispute may only address the issue temporarily and doesn’t offer any compensation. Contact Consumer Attorneys to file a lawsuit against Checkr, ensuring that all parties are informed about the inaccuracy and that you receive the compensation you deserve.
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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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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.
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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
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
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
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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