; or (ii) in the case of a request by the representative of a protected consumer— (I) sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer and the representative; and (II) sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of the protected consumer; and (iii) pay to the consumer reporting agency a fee, if applicable, as provided in paragraph (8). (7) Timing of removal of a protected consumer freeze Within 3 days after receiving a request described under paragraph (6), the consumer reporting agency shall remove the security freeze for the protected consumer. (8) Fees for a protected consumer freeze (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a consumer reporting agency may not charge a fee for any service performed under this subsection. (B) Reasonable fee permitted A consumer reporting agency may charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding $5, for each placement or removal of a security freeze for a protected consumer. (C) Exceptions Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), a consumer reporting agency may not charge any fee under this subsection if— (i) the protected consumer’s representative has obtained a police report or affidavit of alleged identity fraud against the protected consumer and provides a copy of the report to the consumer reporting agency