Sample - Intent of Adverse Action Letter
 

Dear:

When you applied for employment, you consented to an independent investigation of your background including confirming past employment and education and reviewing motor vehicle records and criminal records.

(Company Name) contracted with ChoicePoint whose address and telephone number are:

ChoicePoint WorkPlace Solutions Inc.
Consumer Disclosure Center
PO Box 105292
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-800-845-6004


Based on information in that report, you would not be extended an offer of employment. ChoicePoint has not made this decision and is not able to explain why the decision was made. Enclosed are a copy of the report and a copy of your rights under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting act.

If you believe the information listed in the report is not accurate, please contact ChoicePoint.

Sincerely,

(Company Name)

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Sample – Adverse Action Notification Letter

Experience has shown that the post-notification that maintains the best customer relations is a personalized approach geared to specific circumstances. Individual wordings, therefore, may vary substantially. Therefore, the sample shown below is skeletal.

Dear:

We regret to inform you that we have found it necessary to reject your application for employment.

This action was influenced in whole or in part by information in a consumer report made, at our request, by ChoicePoint:

ChoicePoint WorkPlace Solutions Inc.
Consumer Disclosure Center
PO Box 105292
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-800-845-6004


ChoicePoint did not make the adverse decision and cannot provide the reason for the decision.

You may obtain a free copy of the report within 60 days from the date you receive this notice. You also have the right to dispute directly with ChoicePoint the accuracy or completeness of any information provided.

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