Victims of Human Trafficking

As an educational leader, it is our duty to inform subject’s on their ability to block adverse information in their background investigation report, if you can prove the information is a result of illegal human or sex trafficking. In accordance with the CFPB, and National Defense Authorization Act, which included the Debt Bondage Repair Act, CI has created a space for victims of trafficking to begin the process of blocking information from their report to help the global fight against human trafficking.

The CFPB ruling states that survivors can report their status as a victim of trafficking to credit reporting agencies through their website. The CFPB's final rule aims to help survivors of trafficking take control of their financial lives and protect their privacy. CI commits to this mission, and will be ready to act on any potential blocking scenario. For additional information please visit the Department of Justice Resources Center.

To begin the process of blocking information in your report, you must be able to meet the requirements below.

To submit an initial block request now click below
Block Request

  • Your Preferred Method of Contact - Please let our investigative staff know the best method for reaching you.

  • Supply Victim Determination Documentation (VDD) - Provide a copy of your Victim Determination Documentation. See examples of Victim Determination Documentation here.

  • Provide Your Proof of Identity - Provide one form of identity documentation to be verified. Examples of valid documents are a Driver’s License, Social Security Card, W2, Pay stub, and many more.

  • Identify Specific Adverse Information - Identify the specific adverse data that CI’s investigative staff should not furnish to our clients.

Requests to block adverse information can be mailed to:
Commercial Investigations LLC
Attn: Compliance
622 Loudon Road
Suite 201
Latham, New York, 12110

To submit an initial block request now click below
Block Request

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711), text 233733, email help@humantraffickinghotline.org, or visit their Resource Center.

For help determining the indicators of Human Trafficking, visit the Blue Campaign.