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July 22, 2015Revdex.comServing San Diego, Orange and Imperial CountiesViewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE: [redacted] ***Ref#: [redacted] Complaint # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence dated July 13, 2015, regarding the above mentionedconsumer's Experian credit report.We are currently investigating the disputed informationUpon completion of this process, we willprovide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.Regarding our investigation process, Experian contacts the source of the disputed information directlyby letter, telephone, or through an automated verification systemWe ask the source to check theirrecords to verify all of the information regarding the item questioned, and report back to us within 30days of the date that we received the consumer's requestOnce we receive their response, we sendthe consumer the results of the investigationIf we do not receive a response within days weupdate the item as requested or delete the information, and send the consumer these results.According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a consumer reporting agency's role in the disputeprocess is to investigate the information to determine the accuracy and completeness of any disputeditem by contacting the source of the disputed information and informing them of all relevantinformation regarding the consumer's disputeIf the issue is not resolved, then the consumerreporting agency must offer to include a consumer statement on the personal credit reportThe FCRAdoes not require that the consumer reporting agency obtain documentation such as the actual signedsales slips, signature cards, contracts, etc.; nor does it require that consumer reporting agencies actas mediators or negotiators in account disputesPlease forward any documentation directly to thecreditor for review.Please refer to the original Experian personal credit report for the business name, address, and phonenumber (if available) of the source that verified the information.If I may be of further assistance, please contact me directly.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate [redacted] ***

Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of September 5, 2017, regarding the abovementioned consumer's Experian credit report.We are currently investigating the disputed bankruptcy information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completion of this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the Consumer.If a bankruptcy was dismissed or withdrawn, it appears on the consumer's personal credit report because every action that relates to credit may become part of the credit historySo even though the court did not allow the filing of the bankruptcy or the bankruptcy did not go through, the fact that the case was documented allows it to appear on the personal credit report.According to the Fair CreditReporting Act (FCRA), Section (d) (1), if a bankruptcy is withdrawn before a final judgment "the consumer reporting agency shall include in the report that such case was Withdrawn".The bankruptcy dismissed/withdrawn status will remain on the consumer's Experian credit report for seven years from the filing date.Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact me directly if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] ***Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Experian Consumer Affairs [redacted] ***

Mat 4, 2016Bettes Business Bureau Serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE: [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] REF# [redacted] Dear Revdex.com.Our office recently received your correspondence of April 26, regarding the above mentioned consumer's Experian credit report.Today | attempted contact with the consumer by telephone and through his spouse, I was able to address his concernsWe are in the process of providing him with a current Experian credit report for review.If the consumer has additional questions or concerns regarding his credit report, he may contact me directly at [redacted] and I will assist him in any way that I can.Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Consumer Affairs Special Services [redacted]

:::::: ExperianFebruary 16, 2016Revdex.com Serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE: [redacted] complaint ID # [redacted] REF# [redacted] Dear Eetter Business Eureau.Our office recently received your correspondence of February 5, regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report.We are currently investigating the information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completion of this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit report and tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process the dispute as required by lawWe contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected the information from a public record source such as a court or other government office either electronically or by US MailWe ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and complete investigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the time frame required by lawWe review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, reject it, or follow up for additional informationIf, after processing, we find that the disputed information is inaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify that information, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processingIf we do not receive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item as requested or delete the information, In some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevant information submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should be changed or deleted without having to contact the furnisher or the vendorInvestigations can take as long as days to reach a conclusionAfter we complete our processing, we send the consumer the results.In addition to the consumer's right to dispute information in the credit file with the credit reporting agencies, the consumer also has the right to dispute information in the credit report directly with the furnisher of the information.If the consumer questions the results of the dispute process, then they may want to contact the furnisher of the information directly or review the original information in the public recordPlease refer to the original personal credit report for the furnisher or public records office name, address, and phone number (if available)Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Consumer Affairs Special Services ***

::::: ExperianNovember 4, 2015Revdex.com Serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] REF# [redacted] Dear Revdex.com.Our office recently received your correspondence of October 27, regarding the above mentioned consumer's rebuttal of our response to his complaint.Our records indicate that an Experian credit report was provided to the consumer on 10/22/To insure receipt, today we are in the process of mailing the consumer their current Experian personal credit report.Thank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Consumer Affairs Special Services [redacted] ***

Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of August 28, 2017, regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report.If there is information appearing on a credit report that is believed to be inaccurate or incomplete, we must have a specific dispute Examples of specific disputes are as follows: "not mine, paid in full, never delinquent or included in bankruptcy" or for public record disputes: "not mine, paid/satisfied, vacated or filed in error"If the status dates, amounts, balances or other specific data is incorrect, the consumer should also indicate what the correct information should bePlease specify the item or aCCount name and number.Please provide the consumer's specific disputes along with their complete identification information (Social Security number, full name, Current address, previous addresses in the last two years and date of birth)Also, please include one copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver's license, state ID card, etc., and one copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.Experian strives to achieve a high level of Customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its Commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if yoli have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs AssociateExperian Consumer Affairs [redacted] ***

Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of August 2, 2017, regarding the above mentioned consumer's complaint.Using the identification information you provided, we are unable to locate a credit record for the above-mentioned consumerThe consumer either has no credit history or additional identification information is needed in Order to access the Credit informationPlease forward the Consumer's specific disputes along with the consumer's complete identification information (Social Security number, full name, Current address, previous addresses in the last two years and date of birth).Please include one copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver's license, state ID card, etcand one copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact me directly if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] ***

July 7, 2015Revdex.comServing San Diego, Orange and Imperial CountiesViewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE [redacted] ***REF# [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of June 26, regarding the above mentionedconsumer's personal credit report.We are currently investigating the information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completionof this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit reportand tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process thedispute as required by lawWe contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected theinformation from a public record source such as a court or other government office eitherelectronically or by US MailWe ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and completeinvestigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the timeframe required by lawWe review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, rejectit, or follow up for additional informationIf, after processing, we find that the disputed information isinaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify thatinformation, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processingIf we do notreceive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item asrequested or delete the information, In some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevantinformation submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should bechanged or deleted without having to contact the furnisher or the vendorInvestigations can take as [redacted] as days to reach a conclusionAfter we complete our processing, we send the consumer theresults.In addition to the consumer's right to dispute information in the credit file with the credit reportingagencies, the consumer also has the right to dispute information in the credit report directly with thefurnisher of the information.If the consumer questions the results of the dispute process, then they may want to contact thefurnisher of the information directly or review the original information in the public recordPlease referto the original personal credit report for the furnisher or public records office name, address, andphone number (if available).Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet meassure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank youfor allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

July 22, 2015RevDex.comServing San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties4747 Viewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE [redacted] ***REF# [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear RevDex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of July 15, 2015 regarding the above mentionedconsumer's second rebuttal of our response to her complaint.Investigations were initiated on behalf of the consumer based upon the above menti***d BetterBusiness Bureau complaint received on June 17, 2015. The investigations were completed and theresults and an updated Experian credit report were mailed to the consumer on July 10, 2015.Thank you for allowing me to assist you. Please contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

March 1, 2017RevDex.com Serving San Diego and Imperial Counties 4747 Viewridge Ave., #200 San Diego, CA 92123RE: [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] REF: [redacted] Dear RevDex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of February 21, 2017 regarding the above... mentioned consumer's complaint.We have mailed a current credit report directly to the consumer for review. If there is information appearing on a Credit report that is believed to be inaccurate or incomplete, we must have a specific dispute. Examples of specific disputes are as follows: "not mine, paid in full, never delinquent or included in bankruptcy" or for public record disputes: "not mine, paid/satisfied, vacated or filed in error". If the status dates, amounts, balances or other specific data is incorrect, the consumer should also indicate what the correct information should be. Please specify the item or account name and number.Please provide the consumer's specific disputes along with their complete identification information (Social Security number, full name, current address, previous addresses in the last two years and date of birth). Also, please include one copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver's license, state ID card, etc., and one copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit report and tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process the dispute as required by law. We contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected the information from a public record source such as a court or other government office. We ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and complete investigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the time frame required by law. We review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, reject it, or follow up for additional information. If, after processing, we find that the disputed information is inaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify that information, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processing. If we do not receive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item as requested or delete the information, In some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevant information submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should be changed or deleted without having to contact the furnisher or the vendor. After we complete our processing, we send the consumer the results. If the results of the investigations are questioned, the consumer may want to contact the source of the information directly. The Consumer can refer to the original personal credit report for the Source business name, address, and phone number (if available).According to the Fair CreditReporting Act (FCRA), a national consumer credit reporting agency's role in the dispute process is to review the accuracy and completeness of any disputed item which may include Contacting the source of the disputed information and informing them of all relevant information regarding the consumer's dispute.

::::: ExperianNovember 25, 2015Revdex.com Serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE: [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] REF# [redacted] Dear Revdex.com.Our office recently received your correspondence of November 17, regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report.We are currently investigating the information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completion of this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit report and tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process the dispute as required by lawWe contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected the information from a public record source such as a court or other government office either electronically or by US MailWe ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and complete investigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the time frame required by lawWe review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, reject it, or follow up for additional informationIf, after processing, we find that the disputed information is inaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify that information, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processingIf we do not receive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item as requested or delete the informationIn some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevant information submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should be changed or deleted without having to contact the furnisher of the vendorInvestigations can take as long as days to reach a conclusionAfter we complete our processing, we send the consumer the results.In addition to the consumer's right to dispute information in the credit file with the credit reporting agencies, the consumer also has the right to dispute information in the credit report directly with the furnishes of the information.If the consumer questions the results of the dispute process, then they may want to contact the furnisher of the information directly or review the original information in the public recordPlease refer to the original personal credit report for the furnisher or public records office name, address, and phone number (if available).Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Consumer Affairs Special Services [redacted] ***

RE: [redacted] Complaint # [redacted] Ref # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence dated October 1, 2015, regarding the above mentioned consumer's Experian credit report.We are currently investigating the disputed informationUpon completion of this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.Regarding our investigation process, Experian contacts the source of the disputed information directly by letter, telephone, or through an automated verification systemWe ask the source to check their records to verify all of the information regarding the item questioned, and report back to us within days of the date that we received the consumer's requestOnce we receive their response, we send the consumer the results of the investigationIf we do not receive a response within days we update the item as requested or delete the information, and send the consumer these results.According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a consumer reporting agency's role in the dispute process is to investigate the information to determine the accuracy and completeness of any disputed item by contacting the source of the disputed information and informing them of all relevant information regarding the consumer's disputeIf the issue is not resolved, then the consumer reporting agency must offer to include a consumer statement on the personal credit reportThe FCRA does not require that the consumer reporting agency obtain documentation such as the actual signed sales slips, signature cards, contracts, etc., nor does it require that consumer reporting agencies act as mediators or negotiators in account disputesPlease forward any documentation directly to the Creditor for review.Please refer to the original Experian personal credit report for the business name, address, and phone number (if available) of the source that verified the information.If I may be of further assistance, please contact me directly.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Consumer Affairs Special Services [redacted] ***

Revdex.com: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted] , and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me Note: I called back to the representative of Experian and discussed this issueI explained that I never requested for freeze of my credit file and never received any letter or PIN from themAnyway it seems to me there was some confusion which we agreed to resolveThey unfreeze my credit file access and now the vendor (Bank Of America) has received my information to proceed further with my applicationThis whole situation would never happened if I had access to their customer service representative either through telephone or e-mail because I tried to contact them first to resolve this issueI also tried to find any option on their web site but no luckI have contacted other Agencies such as Trans Union, etcby calling them on phone and they responded that we don't have freeze on your credit file At the end, Experian should improve front Desk representation by listing active phone number or e-mailThat's all I would sayPlease close this disputeThanks for the Revdex.com's sincere help on this matter Regards, [redacted] ***

June 29, 2015Better Business BureauServing San Diego, Orange and Imperial CountiesViewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92123RE [redacted] REF# [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of June 19, regarding the above mentionedconsumer's personal credit report.We are currently investigating the information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completionof this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer.When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit reportand tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process thedispute as required by lawWe contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected theinformation from a public record source such as a court or other government office eitherelectronically or by US MailWe ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and completeinvestigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the timeframe required by lawWe review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, rejectit, or follow up for additional informationIf, after processing, we find that the disputed information isinaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify thatinformation, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processingIf we do notreceive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item asrequested or delete the information, In some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevantinformation submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should bechanged or deleted without having to contact the furnisher or the vendorInvestigations can take aslong as days to reach a conclusionAfter we complete our processing, we send the consumer theresults.In addition to the consumer's right to dispute information in the credit file with the credit reportingagencies, the consumer also has the right to dispute information in the credit report directly with thefurnisher of the information.If the consumer questions the results of the dispute process, then they may want to contact thefurnisher of the information directly or review the original information in the public recordPlease referto the original personal credit report for the furnisher or public records office name, address, andphone number (if available).Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet meassure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank youfor allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

October Revdex.com Serving San Diego and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., # San Diego, CA RE [redacted] REF# [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com: Our office recently received your correspondence of October 8, regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report We are currently investigating the information with which the consumer disagreesUpon completion of this process, we will provide the results of our investigation directly to the consumer When a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of information on the personal credit report and tells us specifically why they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we process the dispute as required by lawWe contact the furnisher of the information or the vendor that collected the information from a public record source such as a court or other government office either electronically or by US MailWe ask the furnisher or the vendor to conduct a thorough and complete investigation to verify all of the information regarding the disputed item, and report back within the time frame required by lawWe review and consider the response to determine whether to accept it, reject it, or follow up for additional informationIf, after processing, we find that the disputed information is inaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified, we then delete that information, or modify that information, as appropriate, based upon the dispute and the results of our processingIf we do not receive a response from the furnisher or the vendor within the required period, we update the item as requested or delete the information, In some instances, upon reviewing the credit file and any relevant information submitted to us, we are able to determine whether the disputed information should be changed or deleted without having to contact the furnisher or the vendorInvestigations can take as long as days to reach a conclusionAfter we complete our processing, we send the consumer the results In addition to the consumer's right to dispute information in the credit file with the credit reporting agencies, the consumer also has the right to dispute information in the credit report directly with the furnisher of the information If the consumer questions the results of the dispute process, then they may want to contact the furnisher of the information directly or review the original information in the public recordPlease refer to the original personal credit report for the furnisher or public records office name, address, and phone number (if available) Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

December 19, 2014Revdex.comServing San Diego and Imperial CountiesViewridge Ave., #200San Diego, CA 92t23RE: [redacted] REF #: [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com:Our office recently received your correspondence of December 19, regarding the abovementioned consumer's complaint.Today I attempted telephone contact with Mr [redacted] and left a detailed message with my contactinformationIf Mr [redacted] continues to have questions or concerns regarding his Experian creditreport he may call me directly at ###-###-#### and I will assist him in any way that I can.We have mailed a current credit report directly to the consumer for reviewIf there is informationappearing on a credit report that is believed to be inaccurate or incomplete, we must have a specificdisputeExamples of specific disputes are as follows: "not mine, paid in full, never delinquent orincluded in bankruptcy" or for public record disputes: "not mine, paid/satisfied, vacated or filed inerror"If the status dates, amounts, balances or other specific data is incorrect, the consumer shouldalso indicate what the correct information should bePlease specify the item or account name andnumber.Please provide the consumer's specific disputes along with their complete identification information(Social Security number, full name, current address, previous addresses in the last two years and dateof birth)Also, please include one copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver'slicense, state ID card, etc., and one copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet meassure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank youfor allowing me to assist youPlease contact me directly if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

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Dear Revdex.com:Your correspondence of March 23, 2017, was forwarded to us recently by Experian Consumer Services regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report.If there is information appearing on a credit report that is believed to be inaccurate or incomplete, we must have a specific disputeExamples of specific disputes are as follows: "not mine, paid in full, never delinquent or included in bankruptcy" or for public record disputes: "not mine, paid/satisfied, vacated or filed in error"If the status dates, amounts, balances or other specific data is incorrect, the consumer should also indicate what the correct information should bePlease specify the item or aCCount name and number.Please provide the consumer's specific disputes along with their complete identification information (Social Security number, full name, current address, previous addresses in the last two years and date of birth)Also, please include one copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver's license, state ID card, etc., and one copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.Thank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact me directly if you have any questions.Sincerely, [redacted] ***Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Experian Consumer Affairs [redacted]

I [redacted] hereby give my consent to file a complaint against experianWith [redacted] as the 3rd party

October 15, Revdex.com Serving San Diego and Imperial Counties Viewridge Ave., # San Diego, CA RE [redacted] REF# [redacted] Complaint ID # [redacted] Dear Revdex.com: Our office recently received your correspondence of October 9, regarding the above mentioned consumer's personal credit report We are in the process of providing the current personal credit report directly to the consumer for review Experian strives to achieve a high level of customer service for all the consumers they assistLet me assure you that Experian takes its commitment to efficient, expeditious service seriouslyThank you for allowing me to assist youPlease contact our office if you have any questions Sincerely, [redacted] Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate