FTC consumer complaints- Jan 4 2021

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Consumer reports submitted on Jan. 4, 2021 with the "identity theft" report type. If a full record is not available, I'd be grateful to receive the maximum sample of records available for that date.

I would like to also request that I be classified as a news media requester. I am a staff reporter for Forbes Advisor, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity.
Forbes Advisor is widely recognized for its reporting, publishing regular features on issues of public interest and importance, such as the below examples:
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/student-loan-servicer-changes/

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/gary-gensler-sec-chairman/

In addition, I have covered areas related to this request, and plan to use my editorial skills to analyze and produce original reporting work for my audience at Forbes Advisor. Some samples of my prior reporting work are available here:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/identity-theft-unemployment-benefits-fraud/

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/irs-customer-service-tips/

If you have any questions about my media status, please contact me at lrowan@forbesadvisor.com

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Lisa Rowan