Justice Department Announces $2.25 Million Settlement with Amazon for Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations

The Department of Justice announced that a federal court has entered a stipulated order against Amazon.com Inc., resolving allegations that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The settlement requires Amazon to pay a $2.25 million civil penalty and implement practices to protect consumers whose identities have been stolen. This action stems from an investigation and referral by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).