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: 8128140

Date Received: 2024-01-08

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32277

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128127

Date Received: 2024-01-08

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 have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 11756

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128120

Date Received: 2024-01-08

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 obtained my full credit reports from the credit agencies XXXX, Equifax and XXXX and noticed that my reports were incorrect or were missing some information about my credit card charge account XXXX available credit limit. My XXXX XXXX Account has reached out to all credit report agencies and have stated they sent in information but have not been given the correct and proper assistance with reporting the accurate information for my credit card account. All credit reports for my XXXX account should be showing a balance of {$16000.00} as the credit limit of 1 year and 4 months of credit age. XXXX has notified me that the credit report agencies are not cooperating with their company on reporting accurate information they have sent out and reached out to the three credit report agencies. I have attached the proof of emails from XXXX about this matter as well as proof of the credit limit and information for this credit account. This account called XXXX account number XXXX current credit limit is {$16000.00} total and needs to be updated on all credit report agencies also the payment history should show one year and 4 months of positive payment history. The following incorrect information being reported currently as followed : XXXX is not reporting any information currently for this account at all after confirming with XXXX that the information I have listed above is on my credit report when it is not. XXXX are currently reporting a credit limit of {$0.00} with only one month on time payment even though the account is two years old this information is incorrect. XXXX has also stated they have been having problems with their data issue with reporting files but has yet to get back in contact or give an update to me or XXXX account. Equifax is lastly reporting a credit limit of {$12000.00} when the credit limit is {$16000.00} and credit age is 1 year and 4 months. This account called XXXX account number XXXX current credit limit is {$16000.00} total and needs to be updated on all credit report agencies also the payment history should show one year and 4 months of positive payment history.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32308

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128085

Date Received: 2024-01-09

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: 79928

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128059

Date Received: 2024-01-09

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: My student loans were paid in full by the Biden-Harris administration . This still reflects on my credit report as owing. XXXX XXXX Department of Education XXXX ) balance forgiven {$98000.00}

Company Response:

State: MI

Zip: 48235

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128056

Date Received: 2024-01-09

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: The following companies reported inquiries without my knowledge or authorization on my Equifax credit report. Someone has used my information try and obtain a vehicle. I am not aware of these inquires or the account connected to these inquires. This is not my doing and I have not authorized these companies to access my credit report. This has yet to be verified and validated. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate. Inquiry Date Company XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77080

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128053

Date Received: 2024-01-09

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to dispute the validity of the collection account associated with [ Account Number ] on my credit report. I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and noticed the presence of this account, which I believe has inaccuracies. Upon reviewing the details of the account, I have identified discrepancies in the information provided. I request that you investigate and verify the accuracy of the following points : 1. **Validation of Debt : ** Please provide detailed documentation verifying the legitimacy of the debt, including the original creditor 's name, the original account number, and the complete chain of ownership. XXXX. **Statute of Limitations : ** Verify and confirm whether the debt falls within the statute of limitations for collections in [ State ]. If the statute of limitations has expired, the debt should no longer be legally collectible. XXXX. **Reporting Dates : ** Ensure that the reporting dates on my credit report align accurately with the actual timeline of this debt. Any inaccuracies in reporting dates may be grounds for removal. I am exercising my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to dispute this information. I kindly request that you provide a written response within 30 days of receiving this letter. If you can not validate the debt or if any inaccuracies are found, I request the immediate removal of this collection account from my credit report. Additionally, please provide written confirmation of the resolution and any actions taken. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to a timely and positive resolution

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 19150

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128046

Date Received: 2024-01-09

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 account from my credit report as well as update the account from my report during the investigation period. As of this date, they have failed to respond to my request. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: KY

Zip: 40229

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128018

Date Received: 2024-01-09

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 submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: MN

Zip: 55419

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8128017

Date Received: 2024-01-09

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: It appears that 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 that are 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, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$8200.00XXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Reference # XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SERVI XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77095

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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