Identity theft from data breaches results in fraudulent accounts on credit file
A consumer whose identity was exposed in multiple data breaches had fraudulent accounts and inaccurate information placed on their credit file, which they must now pursue removing under FCRA. Reflects a structural gap in how credit furnishers and bureaus prevent and correct identity-theft-driven inaccuracies.
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