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: 8165815

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Subject : Dispute of Late Payments on Account [ XXXX ] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the late payments being reported on my account [ XXXX ]. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the term person is defined broadly, including entities such as XXXX XXXX. Reference : 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) Explanation : This section establishes the broad definition of person under the FCRA, encompassing entities like XXXX XXXX. It serves as the foundation for disputing the reporting of late payments by such entities. Furthermore, under 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ), a consumer report excludes information about transactions solely between the consumer and the reporting entity, subject to section 1681s3 of the FCRA. As such, reporting late payments as transactions is a violation. Reference : 15 USC 1681s3 Explanation : This section outlines the responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies, emphasizing the requirement for accuracy. It supports the argument that transactions solely between the consumer and the reporting entity should not be reported under this section. In accordance with SC Code Ann. 39-5-10 et seq., which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices and acts, the illegal reporting of late payments corresponds with this law. I am ordering XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to cease reporting late payments for this account and update it to Paid as Agreed, Never Late. I do not authorize the reporting of these late payments, as they are not only inaccurate but also damaging to my creditworthiness. Furthermore, even with a permissible purpose, consumer consent is essential, as mandated by 15 USC 1681b. I do not grant such consent in this case. If the account is not updated within 30 days from the receipt of this complaint, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX XXXX can be held civilly accountable. I appreciate your attention to this matter. Done in good faith.

Company Response:

State: SC

Zip: 29680

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165795

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Personal information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Remove incorrect addresses

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 76052

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165791

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. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to XXXX Accounts # XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States | have the right to privacy. inst 1881 Section 604 A Section 2 lase stales a consumer repoting agency can not furnish a account without my witten 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the

Company Response:

State: OH

Zip: 43614

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-18

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165788

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: To Whom It May Concern : I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action. Therefore I want the following accounts to be updated to the correct amount, date, status, open and closed date, last date of activity and time. If you can not complete this request, please delete the accounts immediately. I have provided an exhibit of evidence showing the inaccuracies of my reports. Please investigate if every piece of information is correct. If not, please remove it from my credit report. XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : CURRENT ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX

Company Response:

State: NC

Zip: 28328

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165740

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: This is a follow-up to my previous dispute regarding fraudulent inquiries on my credit report. Despite my initial request, the unauthorized inquiries persist. Here are the inquiries listed below. Account Inquires XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company Response:

State: MI

Zip: 48316

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165713

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.

Company Response:

State: OH

Zip: 44136

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165675

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I was reviewing my credit report the other day and was thrown into a XXXX XXXXXXXX when saw the number of inaccuracies being reported on my credit. These errors are affecting my life far too much all because the baseless and unauthenticated items and information that is being reported on my credit report without any proof. I need this information investigated and these errors corrected.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 91766

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165674

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Subissue:

Consumer Complaint: My information was sold and bought illegally. I was a victim of the Equifax data breach. I want these items Deleted from my credit reports, elective immediately. I am attaching proof that Equifax has admitted that I was in fact a victim of this data breach and Equifax has done nothing.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 95660

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165638

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of the Equifax data breach. I have Included proof that I have unauthorized accounts on my credit reports.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77089

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8165623

Date Received: 2024-01-17

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: There appears to be unauthorized disclosed financial information being reported on my credit reports. I have reached out to each company to no avail. Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, and the named furnishing financial institutions have violated my federally protected privacy rights as a consumer by the disclosure of my nonpublic personal information, per 16 CFR 313.3 ( n ) ( 1 ) ( i ). Disclosure of my personally identifiable financial information would include, but not limited to, payment history, account balances, account numbers, and transaction history. Please see the attached documentation that was mailed to each furnishing financial institution. At the date of this letter, XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX I have yet to receive any correspondence or updates from Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, any financial institutions, or any other third-party nonaffiliated company. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) states There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared, which is backed by 15 USC 6801 ( a ) which states It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' The outlined companies in my report are financial institutions by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 ( a ) Section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' The financial institutions, and the consumer reporting agencies Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to the outlined financial institutions whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked per 16 CFR 313.7 ( f ). 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' The outlined financial institutions reporting to Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information ; Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. '' These accounts are adverse items reporting without my permission which, again, is against the law. 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 4 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information ; Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. The reporting and disclosing of my personally identifiable financial information without my consent on my credit reports by XXXX, Equifax, XXXX, and the outlined furnishing financial institutions, has drastically impacted me from acquiring loans, obtaining extensions of credit, having substantially higher interest rates, missed job opportunities, and being unable to provide for my family at times.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 774XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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