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: 8141962

Date Received: 2024-01-11

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: Per 15 USC 1681 ( c ) ( 2 ), BLOCK OF INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY THEFT - Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of 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 by such agency. Unfortunately, my personal identifiable information was compromised and used to open 2 fraudulent credit card accounts. I was a victim of Identity Theft. I am attaching my FTC Identity Theft Report to have these 2 accounts removed from my credit file by this Creditor. There are 2 addresses on my credit file that I do not recognize and they need to removed too. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD ) These accounts need to be removed immediately.

Company Response:

State: MD

Zip: 20747

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141961

Date Received: 2024-01-11

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'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 088XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141959

Date Received: 2024-01-11

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 express my frustration and disappointment regarding the numerous attempts and disputes I have made to remove a charge-off from my credit report. Despite multiple efforts to address this matter, the inaccurate entry persists, adversely affecting my creditworthiness and financial standing. I have diligently followed the dispute process by submitting multiple requests for correction through your online dispute resolution system. Additionally, I have provided supporting documentation, including proof of resolution or any agreements made with the creditor. Despite these persistent efforts, the charge-off remains on my credit report, causing potential harm to my credit score and overall financial health. I am formally requesting a thorough investigation into the charge-off mentioned above and the immediate removal of this inaccurate entry from my credit report. It is crucial that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history. Enclosed with this letter are copies of the supporting documents previously submitted, including proof of resolution and any correspondence with the creditor. I trust that this information will assist in the swift resolution of this matter. I kindly request a written response detailing the results of your investigation, the actions taken to correct the inaccuracies, and an updated version of my credit report reflecting the accurate account information. I am asking for your assistance to remove charge of account in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$7700.00} - I requested an investigation and the removal of the charge-off status. No changes were made. No investigation was conducted at all. You had optimal time to review this matter and make the appropriate corrections, you elected not to. Please remove this item immediately.

Company Response:

State: MO

Zip: 631XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141958

Date Received: 2024-01-11

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 privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 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: TX

Zip: 79907

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141956

Date Received: 2024-01-11

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I'm sending this complaint to request credit inquiries that were unauthorized to be removed from my credit report. I received a copy of my credit report and became aware of inquiries that I did not authorize. They are as follows. XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32822

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141952

Date Received: 2024-01-11

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I received a copy of my credit report and found the following items to be reported in error. Upon doing a thorough research on my reports I found improper inaccuracies on the reports even after they did the thorough verification. By the provision of the fair credit reporting act I demand these items be investigated and removed from my credit report it is my understanding that you will reverify these accounts with the creditor that posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify I understand that under 15 U.S.C section 1681 ( i ) a you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.These entries are in violation of my consumer rights under federal and state laws. Inaccurate Reporting : I have reason to believe that the reporting of this charge-off and collection is inaccurate, and I have not been provided with sufficient proof of the debt 's validity or any prior validation, as required by the FDCPA. Lack of Verification : The debt was never properly validated as required by the FDCPA. As a consumer, I have the right to demand validation of a debt before it is reported on my credit report or pursued for collection. Discrepancies in Reporting : The entries on my credit report are inconsistent with the legal requirements of the FCRA and FDCPA, as they do not provide a clear and accurate account of the debt. I have highlighted and attached the many discrepancies such as account open date, date reported, status, balance and many more this is defamation of my character and I demand proper validation or have these accounts deleted! ACCOUNTS : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number # XXXX. In Accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights.15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. I kindly request that the inaccurate charge-off and collection entries be promptly investigated and removed in accordance with the FCRA, FDCPA, and all relevant consumer protection laws.It is my understanding that per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( I ), my consumer report should not contain Information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer ( me ) and the person ( you ) making the report. Payment history and the late payments associated with payment history negatively impacts my consumer report and are considered as part of my transactions and experiences between your company and me. Furthermore, I am requesting that you provide me with, in writing. the reasonable procedures ( according to 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ) that you have adopted to ensure that each periodic statement is mailed to me ( the consumer ) not later than 21 days before the payment due date. The accounts listed above have multiple inaccuracies that must be verified items such as Account type, account status, date opened etc are reporting dates and amounts incorrectly between the bureaus. Consumer reporting agencies shall not furnish incorrect information unverified from creditor these accounts must be deleted this is defamation to my character I have attached a copy of the report and highlighted the many inaccuracies on the accounts listed above. Please Assist thank you. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please remove this information at the earliest possible time.XXXX XXXX XXXX. THIS IS DEFAMATION OF MY CHARACTER AND I WOULD LIKE ALL UNAUTHORIZED ADDRESSES AND INQUIRES REMOVED FROM CREDIT FILE. ACCORDING TO 14 U.S.C. 1681 g ( a ) ( 5 ) A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL NOT FURNISH TO ANY PERSON A RECORD OF INQUIRIES IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT OR INSURANCE TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT INITIATED BY A CONSUMER. Under section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) explains that the permissible purposes listed in FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) are consumer specific, and it affirms that a consumer reporting agency may not provide a consumer report to a user under FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) unless it has reason to believe that all of the consumer report information it includes pertains to the consumer who is the subject of the users request. The Bureau notes that disclaimers will not cure a failure to have a reason to believe that a user has a permissible purpose for a consumer report provided pursuant to FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ). This advisory opinion also reminds consumer report users that FCRA section 604 ( f ) strictly prohibits a person who uses or obtains a consumer report from doing so without a permissible purpose.

Company Response:

State: LA

Zip: 70508

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141949

Date Received: 2024-01-11

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 privacy and confidentiality under 15 u.s.c 1681 Account Name... XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. Account # 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.sc. 1681 section 604 A. section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions ... 15 u.s.c 1681 c. ( 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 crime which antedates the report by more than seven years ... ..15 u.s.c 1681 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate...

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 071XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141947

Date Received: 2024-01-11

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the multiple, several, and numerous attempts I have made to remove fraudulent items from my credit report. Despite my persistent efforts, these unauthorized entries continue to negatively impact my creditworthiness and financial standing. I have taken the following steps to address this issue : Filed detailed dispute reports through your online dispute resolution system. Submitted supporting documentation, such as identity theft reports, police reports, and any other relevant evidence. Despite these comprehensive efforts, the fraudulent items remain on my credit report, causing potential harm to my financial reputation and jeopardizing my ability to access credit on fair terms. I am formally requesting an urgent and thorough investigation into the fraudulent items mentioned above, and I insist on the immediate removal of these inaccuracies from my credit report. As a victim of identity theft, it is imperative that my credit report accurately reflects my true financial history. Enclosed with this letter are copies of the supporting documents previously submitted, including identity theft reports, police reports, and any correspondence with relevant authorities. I trust that this information will aid in the prompt resolution of this matter. I expect a written response detailing the results of your investigation, the actions taken to correct the inaccuracies, and an updated version of my credit report reflecting the removal of the fraudulent items. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$10000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$10000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5200.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30318

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141946

Date Received: 2024-01-11

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 privacy and confidentiality und er 15 USC 1681. 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 reasonabl e cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: CO

Zip: 80501

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8141942

Date Received: 2024-01-11

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I have provided Equifax will all requested documents for my identity theft case and unlike the other XXXX credit bureaus they continue to refuse to remove fraudulent information from my credit report. I have provided an FTC identity theft report, a police report affidavit and all identity verification documents that are required. This is in regard to the fraudulent account opened in my name with XXXX XXXX. XXXX complied with the requests and the law but Equifax is refusing to do so. Equifax is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in continuing to not remove a fraudulent account from my report. They are basically saying I am a liar when i have been the victim. You are harming my ability to obtain any new credit. As clearly shown by the legislative history of the FCRA identity theft revisions, of which section 605B is the key provision, the purpose was to avoid any involvement of the furnisher or CRA in investigating the issue of asserted identity theft. If the consumer is willing to make a sworn statement before law enforcement, which carries criminal penalties for knowingly false statements, then that assertion itself is adequate to block the information from the consumer 's credit report. Conducting an investigation of the furnisher 's reporting is not part of the identity theft blocking process, and is not basis for denying the block under section 605B. Their action appears to thus be willful noncompliance with the statute, subjecting them to punitive damages and court/legal fess, per FCRA 616. I will be seeking these damages against Equifax if this fraudulent account information is not removed from my credit report immediately.

Company Response:

State: TN

Zip: 37363

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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