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: 8156850

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: ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 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 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 of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 91761

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: 8156843

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I'm sending this compliant to inform credit bureaus that the following companies made unauthorized inquiries on my personal credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77049

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: 8156835

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90033

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: 8156827

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 hope this letter reaches you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the persistent issues I have encountered in attempting to correct late open accounts associated with my financial profile. Over the past several months, I have made numerous attempts to address and rectify the late open accounts on my credit report. Despite my diligent efforts, the issue persists, impacting my credit score and causing considerable distress. I initially became aware of the late open accounts, and since then, I have taken the following steps to resolve the matter : Despite my persistent efforts, the late open accounts have not been corrected, and the associated negative impact on my credit report continues to affect my financial standing. I understand that errors can occur, and I appreciate your commitment to resolving customer concerns. However, the prolonged nature of this issue has prompted me to escalate the matter formally. I kindly request a thorough investigation into the root cause of the problem and the implementation of corrective measures to rectify the late open accounts promptly. If there are specific documents or information required from my end to facilitate the resolution process, please let me know at your earliest convenience. I believe in fair and transparent financial practices, and I trust that Credit Bureaus will take the necessary steps to address and resolve this situation in a timely manner. I am asking for your assistance to correct these late open accounts in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 76001

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: 8156821

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Reported by Equifax : XXXX Inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/ ) XXXX Inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Total Violations Discovered on this complaint : XXXX. Reported by XXXX : XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX Inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) Total Violations Discovered on this complaint : XXXX. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 it states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax and XXXX is a consumer reporting agency, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't being shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which state " 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that Title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 subsection 2 it states that " 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agency Equifax and XXXX does not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax an XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that, 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission, which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 also 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 USC 1681e states " Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. '' Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your Reporting services.

Company Response:

State: CO

Zip: 80229

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: 8156817

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: By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts which I believe appear to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 34759

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: 8156809

Date Received: 2024-01-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I recently perused a copy of my credit history. It said that the credit request originated from the credit inquiries listed below. However, I did not provide my consent for these questions to be asked. In response, I'm writing to contest these inquiries and ask that it be removed from my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/202XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 34759

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: 8156803

Date Received: 2024-01-15

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.

Company Response:

State: MA

Zip: 02121

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: 8156799

Date Received: 2024-01-15

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

Subissue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2024, I submitted a dispute to Equifax using my Equifax I in cluded FTC Report, Police Report, and driver 's license, I requested to block and removed all fraudulent accounts from my credit report. As identified in 15 USCS 1681 c-2 blocking of fraud accounts, however, on Monday XX/XX/2024, I contacted Equifax by phone at XXXX to speak to THE OFFICE OF CONSUMERS AFFAIRS. ABOUT why has these fraudulent accounts still on my report after 4 days, the agent name was XXXX in the Office of consumer affairs Equifax. I was told on a recorded called that since I filled my dispute with Equifax on line the document I submitted is not valid and that I would have to mail the documents in that's Equifax policy.

Company Response:

State: AL

Zip: 35211

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: 8156798

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 sent a letter to the Credit Bureaus requesting to reinvestigate the disputed Accounts from my credit report as well as update the Accounts from my report during the investigation period. As of this date, they have failed to respond to my request. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77049

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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