Posted by James H. Lissemore on 1/18/07 4:37pm
Msg #171570

LexisNexis Reply to inquiry for ALL info


Here is a copy of a reply to a request for ALL information in their files



LexisNexis® Risk & Information Analytics Group Inc.

P.O. Box 812289
Boca Raton, FL 33481

Tel 877.913.6245
Fax 561.981.0799
www.securint.com
January 5, 2007

xxxxx xxxxxx
Email: xxxxxx
Phone: xxxxx

Dear xxxxx:

LexisNexis Screening Solutions is in receipt of your request to review all of the information associated with you in our files. Because our files contain sensitive personal information, LexisNexis Screening Solutions is committed to ensuring that such information is not accessed by anyone other than those entities having a legally permissible purpose for accessing it.

As such, before we release any information from our database, we take appropriate measures to verify the identity of the person or entity requesting such information. Accordingly, in order for us to send you the information you have requested, LexisNexis Screening Solutions requires that you complete and mail to the address listed above (i) the enclosed Disclosure Request Form; and (ii) copies of two (2) forms of identification, at least one of which must be issued by a governmental entity (such as a drivers license, social security card, passport, or military ID). Please DO NOT send copies of credit card or other financial information.

Upon receipt of the completed Disclosure Request Form and supporting identity verification documents, LexisNexis Screening Solutions will mail you a personal disclosure report containing all information associated with you in our files at the time the request was made.

Thank you for your cooperation.

LexisNexis Screening Solutions
Compliance Department



LEXISNEXIS® RISK & INFORMATION ANALYTICS GROUP

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE REQUEST FORM

If you wish to obtain a personal information disclosure report, you may complete, execute and submit this written disclosure request form along with a copy of two forms of identification at least one of which must be issued by a governmental entity (such as a drivers license, Social Security ID card, passport or military ID).

1) Identifying Information:

Please print clearly. Reference #:

Name: Other Names:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Social Security Number: Date of Birth:

Driver’s License Number: Telephone Number(s):

Employer:

2) Identifying Documentation:

Forms of Identity Verification Submitted:
0Driver’s License 0Passport
0Social Security ID Card 0Military ID
0Other:

3) Authorization to release requested information:

I expressly request the release of all information in LexisNexis® Risk & Information Analytics Group files associated with me and further certify that all representations and information submitted as part of this requested are true and correct and that this request is not made to either initiate or perpetuate any fraudulent or otherwise illegal activity.

Signature: Date:

4) Return this Disclosure Request Form along with identifying documentation to:

LexisNexis® Risk & Information Analytics Group
Attn: Consumer Inquiry Department
P.O. Box 812289
Boca Raton, FL 33481

Reply by Lee/AR on 1/18/07 4:43pm
Msg #171573

Nice work, James. n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/18/07 7:51pm
Msg #171600

What exactly is the point here?

Even assuming you could find every bit of information LN has about you, what would you do with it?

As an example, colleges do not accept transcripts directly from potential students - the transcripts have to come from the source, for the simple reason that accepting them directly from the student would invite the possibility of fraud.

Same case with BGCs - do you really believe that ANYONE is going to accept a BGC from the SUBJECT of the BGC??? How can you prove that you haven't changed the information? It has to come from a disinterested 3rd party - otherwise it's meaningless. A notary should understand that concept...

Folks, do not waste your time on this nonsense unless you're just curious about what info LN has about you - you cannot use it to comply with a request for a BGC. Harry has already announced that NotRot will be able to provide BGCs - if you need them, that's probably the way to go.

Reply by James H. Lissemore on 1/18/07 8:20pm
Msg #171611

Re: What exactly is the point here?

The point is you can challange the info they have. Many Background check companies and credit reporting agencys have incorrect info in your file. You should chek all companies once a year for no charge.

Reply by jlissem on 1/18/07 8:23pm
Msg #171612

Re: What exactly is the point here?

Checkout a google search of BGCs

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Consumer Guide To

Background Checks





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January 8, 2007

Beware of Online Background Check Scams

Whether it's a date, a potential employee, or a live-in nanny, we want to be sure they're telling the truth. A quick search on Google reveals hundreds of "background check" services. But how does one know which service to use? Our intrepid editors spent a full month testing and reviewing dozens of services to find out.

To test each service, we ran background checks on people with known criminal and civil records, including bankruptcies. This allowed us to easily verify the accuracy of all results. We checked on people of different ages with diverse backgrounds, residing in all 50 states. We were surprised at what we found.

It seems that the vast majority of "background check" services simply don't deliver the information they promise. In almost all cases, the results sold to us were outdated, incorrect, or nothing more than data from local phone books! All of this despite widely advertised claims of current criminal and civil records.

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/18/07 8:47pm
Msg #171618

Background check scams

"It seems that the vast majority of "background check" services simply don't deliver the information they promise. In almost all cases, the results sold to us were outdated, incorrect, or nothing more than data from local phone books! All of this despite widely advertised claims of current criminal and civil records."

Are you seriously suggesting that the Lexis Nexis database service is a scam?? Geez, I've got the popcorn out and am sitting back waiting for this one - it should be a real hoot...

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/18/07 8:42pm
Msg #171615

Re: What exactly is the point here?

"The point is you can challange the info they have. Many Background check companies and credit reporting agencys have incorrect info in your file. You should chek all companies once a year for no charge."

That only applies to credit reports; BGCs typically do not involve checking a credit report, and checking with the credit agencies will not necessarily disclose a criminal record. We're talking apples and oranges here - are we looking at a credit history or a criminal history?

Reply by James H. Lissemore on 1/19/07 6:36am
Msg #171656

Re: What exactly is the point here?

Mike
You have a NNA background done so why concern yourself.
I did not write the article "Background Scams"
The article is referring to the fact that much of the info in bgc is incorrect.
If a company like LexisNexis keeps and sells both criminal and consumer information I have the rightt to verify and challange this info.
Why does the NNA deny responsibility for the accurcy of the info.
If you have ever neen a victim of misinfornation in a file you would understand.
Enjoy your popcorn.


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Reply by jlissem on 1/19/07 11:20am
Msg #171687

Re: What exactly is the point here?

Google LexisNexis security breech for some interestin reading.