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: 8106613

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: My XXXX loans are still appearing on my credit reports ( XXXX and XXXX ) as active. These loans were discharged through PSLF and I received notice of this discharge on XX/XX/2023. It has been a significant time since this, including the arbitrary XXXX days stated by XXXX, and there is no reason why these are still appearing as active loans on my credit report. I have contacted the company multiple times and have not been able to get a coherent reason as to what is happening and why these loans are still on my credit report. I would like these accounts closed and loans removed from my credit report immediately.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90027

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106590

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I have reached out multiple times through letters to Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX concerning inaccuracies in my consumer credit profile. These inaccuracies include incorrectly reported late payments, credit utilization details, and personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and employers. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically outlined in 15 USC 1681, consumer reporting agencies like Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are mandated to handle their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumer privacy. As a consumer, I have the inherent right to protect my private information, supported by 15 USC 6801, emphasizing the obligation of financial institutions, including information furnishers, to uphold customer privacy and safeguard nonpublic personal information. According to 15 USC 1681, Section 604 ( a ), consumer reporting agencies must strictly adhere to the written instructions of the concerned consumer. I assert that Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX, as furnishers of information to credit agencies, lack the right or written consent from me to furnish my information. I hereby revoke all forms of consent, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, or implied. Moreover, under 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), financial institutions, including furnishers, can not disclose nonpublic personal information to third parties without informing consumers about how to exercise their nondisclosure option. The failure of furnishers to inform me of this right is a notable omission. Additionally, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information without proper authorization, which, in this case, violates the law. Furthermore, as per 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), agencies are prohibited from knowingly furnishing inaccurate consumer information. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are required to maintain reasonable procedures, as mandated by 15 U.S. Code 1681e, to prevent violations and limit the furnishing of consumer reports. Reporting transaction history is deemed illegal under this code. Lastly, 15 USC 1681 ( c ) states that no adverse items, besides convictions of crimes, should be on the consumer credit profile. Any derogatory mark added to the consumer report without written consent could be considered identity theft under 12 CFR 1022.3. In light of the above, I request the following actions : 1. Immediate deletion of all negative or derogatory accounts on the consumer credit profile from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. 2. Removal of credit utilization details ; it should only display the amount of the credit line, not the utilization level. This information is private between me and the financial institution. Immediate update across all three credit agencies. XXXX. Correction of personal information to include only one name ( XXXX XXXX ), one address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ), one phone number ( XXXX ) and no employers. Immediate deletion of any information that does not conform to this. 4. Immediate deletion of personal statements on the XXXX consumer report and balancing of credit scores. 5. Immediate notation on the consumer credit profile, citing 15 USC 1681 ( c ), which states that no adverse items, besides the conviction of crimes, should be present. This notation should be made in XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX systems. 6. A claim of {$1000.00} per violation. 7. Immediate deletion of personal statements on the XXXX consumer report and balancing of credit scores. I expect a prompt and thorough investigation into these matters as mandated by the FCRA, with corrections made within the stipulated timeframe. Please find attached supporting documentation for your reference.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 78415

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106585

Date Received: 2024-01-04

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. Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number:XXXX 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: GA

Zip: 30038

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106515

Date Received: 2024-01-04

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: CO

Zip: 806XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106489

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: This is in reference to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account ending in XXXX Balance due : {$4800.00} I trust this message finds you well. I've been reviewing my credit report and came across some information that raised a few questions. In my exploration, I delved into the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681, section 602, which highlights the need for consumer reporting agencies to exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' right to privacy. As a consumer, I've been thinking about my rights and responsibilities in this context. According to 15 USC 6801, it is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and protect the security and confidentiality of their nonpublic personal information. Digging deeper, I found 15 USC 1681, section 604, which outlines the circumstances under which a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report. It explicitly mentions that they can do so only in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I want to emphasize that I haven't given any written consent for the sharing of my information, and this concerns me. Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) notes that a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a non-affiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how they can exercise the nondisclosure option. To my knowledge, I have not been informed of such an option. I also stumbled upon 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), which states that no consumer reporting agency may make a consumer report containing adverse information without authorization. It appears that an adverse item is being reported without my permission, which, according to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A, is against the law. The Act further mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of the statute. Unfortunately, it seems that Equifax and XXXX may not be following these guidelines, as indicated in 15 U.S. Code 1681e. Lastly, I discovered in 12 CFR 1016.7 that a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. I'm choosing to exercise that right. I wanted to bring these specific sections of the Act to your attention and discuss how we can address these concerns. Your insights on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 23451

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106486

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: This is in reference to : XXXX XXXX Account : XXXX XXXX due : {$400.00} I trust this message finds you well. I've been reviewing my credit report and came across some information that raised a few questions. In my exploration, I delved into the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681, section 602, which highlights the need for consumer reporting agencies to exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' right to privacy. As a consumer, I've been thinking about my rights and responsibilities in this context. According to 15 USC 6801, it is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and protect the security and confidentiality of their nonpublic personal information. Digging deeper, I found 15 USC 1681, section 604, which outlines the circumstances under which a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report. It explicitly mentions that they can do so only in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I want to emphasize that I haven't given any written consent for the sharing of my information, and this concerns me. Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) notes that a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a non-affiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how they can exercise the nondisclosure option. To my knowledge, I have not been informed of such an option. I also stumbled upon 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), which states that no consumer reporting agency may make a consumer report containing adverse information without authorization. It appears that an adverse item is being reported without my permission, which, according to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A, is against the law. The Act further mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of the statute. Unfortunately, it seems that Equifax and XXXX may not be following these guidelines, as indicated in 15 U.S. Code 1681e. Lastly, I discovered in 12 CFR 1016.7 that a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. I'm choosing to exercise that right. I wanted to bring these specific sections of the Act to your attention and discuss how we can address these concerns. Your insights on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 23451

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106462

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I recently viewed my credit report and noticed that there are late payments from XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX reporting that were covered during the CARES act and pandemic. I called each creditor and made accommodations to ensure my credit would not be impacted from my hardship of being laid off. I've also requested verification from the CRAs ( XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax ) XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023 and have not received an update as to why my accounts are showing any late payments. Furnishing this information to my profile is in violation of 15 USC 1681 s-2 ( F ). The late should not be reporting. As agreed, the accounts have been paid, reporting any billing errors is now in violation of 15 USC 1666B. I was assured that my accounts would remain in current status due to the accommodation.

Company Response:

State: NC

Zip: 27616

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106453

Date Received: 2024-01-04

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: NC

Zip: 28311

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106443

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and noticed a series of late payments reflecting for months XXXX of XXXX being reported on my credit report. I reached out to the Credit Reporting Agencies via mail and phone to resolve the errors as I have not been late. Furnishing late payments due to any billing errors is in direct violation of 15 USC 1666B. I requested verification of the late payments as to date I have not received any updated information. The late payments are impacting my payment history and my ability to obtain credit. I have not been late with the following creditors : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Reporting these late payments on my profile are indeed inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: NC

Zip: 27616

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8106442

Date Received: 2024-01-04

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf. Upon reviewing my credit record, I discovered the presence of late payments. Despite sending them letters over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90038

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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