Prevent Identity Theft From Affecting Lives and Livelihoods (PITFALL) Act

Summary

Prevent Identity Theft From Affecting Lives and Livelihoods (PITFALL) Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to provide nonliability for victims of identity theft following issuance of a no-fault letter by a State agency upon completion of its investigation into the matter. Cites duties of a creditor with respect to other creditors and credit reporting agencies following receipt of such State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from including or maintaining information concerning any transaction involved in the identity theft with respect to which such no-fault letter has been issued. Cites duties of a consumer reporting agency with respect to other creditors and credit reporting agencies following receipt of such State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to set forth the duties of a debt collector following receipt of such a State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to shield a person from liability for any electronic fund transfer with respect to which such no-fault letter has been issued. Cites duties of a financial institution following receipt of such State-issued no-fault letter.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 October 2003

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 October 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

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