EQUIFAX, INC.


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"Products" offered by EQUIFAX, INC. with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Rental debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Debt or credit management - Mortgage modification or foreclosure avoid
Debt or credit management - Student loan debt relief
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Foreign currency exchange
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order, traveler's check or cashier's
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Refund anticipation check
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Title loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Other advances of future income
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Title loan
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Student loan - Private student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Lease
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Title loan

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Complaint ID: 8181294

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to express my continued concern regarding the issue related to my credit report. As of the date of this letter, I have not received any response from XXXX, Equifax XXXX and ( the consumer reporting agencies in question ), in reference to my initial complaint. In my original complaint, I detailed my dissatisfaction with the credit reporting agencies reporting on my correct spelling of my name, not including my address, transaction history, including late or missed payments, which I firmly believe is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Privacy Act of 1974. I have attached a copy of my original complaint for reference. the corporation has failed to deliver notice to the consumer of the ability to opt out of the sharing of non public transaction history on account to non affiliated parties Please See all violations below 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ) 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( ii ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( iii ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( i ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 12 CFR 1016.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( ii ) - Limits on disclosure of nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( ii ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( ii ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 12 U.S. Code 3403 ( a ) - Confidentiality of financial records To summarize, the FCRA defines a " consumer report '' and explicitly excludes reports containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the institution making the report. By reporting late or missed payments and credit utilization on my consumer credit report for my consumer credit plans, XXXX has violated my rights under the FCRA and my rights under the Privacy Act of 1974. I kindly request your assistance in addressing this matter promptly. I believe that accurate and fair reporting of consumer information is essential, and I am seeking a resolution to this issue in accordance with the law. I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes appropriate action to ensure XXXX, XXXX and XXXX complies with the FCRA and corrects this error immediately, reflecting 0 % credit utilization, and ensuring that the payments on any and all of my accounts only show on-time payments on a consumer credit report for my consumer credit accounts. I appreciate your attention to this complaint.

Company Response:

State: MD

Zip: 21117

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181289

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} Date Opened : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} Date Opened : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 757XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181288

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax due to unresolved inaccuracies on my credit report, specifically regarding a public record with reference number XXXX, filed on XXXX Equifax previously responded to my dispute with investigation results dated XXXX claiming the public record had been verified with " US BANKRUPTCY COURTXXXX. XXXX This assertion is entirely false, as the U.S. Bankruptcy Court XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida has explicitly stated on their website that " The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. '' I am aware that Equifax receives public record information from a third-party vendor, XXXX. To support my claim, I requested a copy of my XXXX consumer disclosure report on XXXX XXXX XXXX and I have proof that no such public record is being reported to XXXX. Therefore, Equifax 's claims are unfounded and must be addressed. I am including the following documents as evidence : 1. A copy of the Table of Contents section of my XXXX report showing the absence of the reported public record. 2. Equifax 's previous investigation results. 3. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida 's credit reporting policy stating their lack of jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32034

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181286

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Dear CFPB, I received a copy of my XXXX and Equifax credit report, I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report. Ive contacted them directly, but they are choosing to ignore my request. The account is paid and closed. My request is for them to adhere to the law and correct important errors that has been negatively effecting my consumer report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account number XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX is in clear violation of the law. USC 1681b-permissible purpose of consumer report, The law clearly states : ( a ) IN GENERAL ( b ) Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I never gave written instructions to furnish this information on my credit report! Furthermore, the fair credit reporting ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS- Except as provided in paragraph ( XXXX ), the term consumer report does not include- ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 0f this title, any- ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 19130

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181283

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: After reviewing my credit report i must inform you that i am NOT responsible for this fraudulent inquiries. Someone stole my identity and generated fraudulent inquiries in my name. These inquiries are fraudulent, damaging my credit score, and should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in XXXX!!! Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b- Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) in accordance with the WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the unauthorized inquiries listed IMMEDIATELY! 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) states a person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section which states no consumer reporting agencymay make any consumer report containing any of the following items ofinformation Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. I have already notified CFPB, and the Federal Trade Commission by completing an identity theft report and I have included copies for your review.

Company Response:

State: NV

Zip: 89139

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181280

Date Received: 2024-01-16

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: It appears that my my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records. Please block/remove these items. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: AZ

Zip: 85226

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-16

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181275

Date Received: 2024-01-16

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to dispute these fraudulent charges on my account. I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not make this charge. I request that you remove the fraudulent charge and any related finance charges from my account. Please send me an updated and accurate statement and BLOCK the account.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30519

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-16

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181252

Date Received: 2024-01-18

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX Savings Bank Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A states that I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.S 1681 section 604A section 2 states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions In the first week of XXXX XXXX I sent a letter to the three credit bureaus requesting they verify everything on my report specifically XXXX Savings Bank Account # XXXX. I was not provided all the information i asked for in validating the debt in regards to XXXX Savings Bank Account # XXXX. All three reporting agencies came back with the debt of this account verified. However, they did not provide the information I asked for and there multiple discrepancies between the agencies ' reports. These items are different between the agencies ' reports : -Date of last payment -Date last reported -Date last active -Date opened These can not all be accurate. All information on my credit report must be accurate and verifiable. They are reporting all different information after claiming they have verified it.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33060

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-18

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181240

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to alert you about a concerning and crucial issue concerning the compromise of my social security number, leading to my victimization in a data breach and identity theft. To address this promptly, I've already reached out to the Federal Trade Commission and submitted an FTC Report with the reference number : XXXX, which is included with this letter. Under 15 USC 1681c-2 c ( a ), it is vital that, as a credit reporting agency, you take immediate action to block and eliminate all information linked to this identity theft from my credit report. This statute mandates that credit reporting agencies must promptly handle such requests within four business days of receiving a complaint that includes specific information, as outlined below : - XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$4600.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$4900.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$4100.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$4900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$4100.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$5600.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$16000.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$16000.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$16000.00} - XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$16000.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2022

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10472

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8181237

Date Received: 2024-01-18

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX reported late payments on my account for the month XXXX XXXX XXXX I paid off the loan before the loan term ending in XX/XX/ and would like this account removed immediately from my report. It is hindering me from obtaining new lines of credit.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30252

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-18

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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