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: 8193269

Date Received: 2024-01-20

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: NC

Zip: 27713

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193236

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

Company Response:

State: MO

Zip: 630XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193214

Date Received: 2024-01-20

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 contacting XXXX for over a year now trying to get the bankruptcy removed they keep telling me to contact the us bankruptcy court upon contacting the us bankruptcy court they advise they do not report to the credit agencies then I advise the credit agency of this they say its XXXX XXXX who reported the information spoke with XXXX XXXX who advised they have suppressed my information an its no longer available reach back to XXXX who keep saying XXXX XXXX certified this information. I am requesting information be deleted.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 60827

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193187

Date Received: 2024-01-20

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

Subissue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Consumer Complaint: Please update the late payments remarks and status from my credit report. Status are cause of pandemic, please help me about this status and remarks for me to increase my credit score, as we badly needed to pass on our mortgage inquiries. I have never been before and after on pandemic, i hope you understand and help regarding on this matter.

Company Response:

State: MO

Zip: 630XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193172

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

Company Response:

State: MI

Zip: 49203

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193151

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: This morning on XXXX XXXX XXXX I woke up to emails and alerts from my XXXX XXXX app for multiple charges on my credit card. I called immediately and found out someone used my current credit card and also opened up another credit card with XXXX XXXX without my knowledge ( This would also mean my social security number was also compromised ). After this criminal used my credit card for bunch of purchases, he/she funded my credit card with my XXXX checking account that was linked to my XXXX XXXX mobile app.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 11357

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193110

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Per the FCRA, as a federally protected consumer. I am now opting out of any all authorization, per 15 USC 6802-6805. Any and all verbal, nonverbal, written and unwritten authorization I, XXXX XXXX may have given to XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX. and Equifax on any of my consumer reports to provide and exchange any information to each other. Equifax is breaking the laws that are set in place to protect me XXXX XXXX and my consumer credit report, these laws are here to make sure my credit file and credit report has the proper reflection of each account. The laws stated in this letter is the way my account should be reporting and/ or the way this account should be reflected onto my credit report. I am requesting that this account listed here is investigated and deleted due to each law stated here. This account is NOT MY ACCOUNT that is being reported. I am allowed per this law to tell the credit agencies how I want my accounts to be reflected and if they should be reported. I am opting out of any and all reporting of THIS account being reported. This account is to be DELETED IMMEDIATELY. Account Name Account Number XXXX - DELETED INDEFINITELY AND IMMEDIATELY. Per 15 USC 6802-6805 and 16 CFR 313. DELETE IMMEDIATELY AND INDEFINITELY. ****I am rescinding my permission I gave to the unknowingly and/or knowingly to report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to my credit file without my knowledge. **** I disputed and submitted a FTC Fraud Report on this account with Equifax XX/XX/XXXX. They said that the account is verified. I mailed a " Validation of Debit '' letter to Equifax on XXXX. They received the letter on XXXX and then immediately closed it without sending me the request on XXXX. >>>>>>>>>>>>>XXXX XXXX XXXX is a debt collector!!!!! I have never had a contract nor signed a PURCHASE AGREEMENT with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. EVER!!!!!!!!! They must provide me a Purchase Agreement with my signature that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have entered into contract with me.<<<<<<<<<<<<<< These inconsistencies and false and misleading reporting of my account does a great disservice to me as a consumer, Equifax is at fault for the discrepancies that is being reported with this account on my credit profile. **DELETE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO 15 U.S. Code 1692e - False or misleading representations- 2 ) The false representation of ( A ) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt. ( 10 ) The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer.12 ) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value. Per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b Permissible purposes and 12 CFR 1022.41b Direct Dispute. This notice states that your claim is disputed and validation of the account is required to MAXIMUM ACCURACY. 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft- ( a ) 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction- ( d ) Consumer Report. ( 2 ) Exclusions. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; I never gave XXXX or EQUIFAX the permission Per 15 USC 6802-6805 and 16 CFR 313. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND INDEFINITELY. **The FTC clearly states that The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act seeks to protect consumer financial privacy. Its provisions limit when a " financial institution '' may disclose a consumer 's " nonpublic personal information '' to nonaffiliated third parties. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act was violated during this process in when my personal financial information. I have the right to stop my non personal, personal data from being shared with any other non affiliate or affiliate. This debt is clearly violation of my privacy rights once again. My information was not safeguarded it was sold with out my knowledge or agreement to. Second, if you receive " nonpublic personal information '' from a financial institution with which you are not affiliated, you may be limited in your use of that information. Consumers and customers who have the right to opt out may do so at any time. Once you receive an opt-out direction from your existing consumers or customers, you must comply with it as soon as is reasonably possible. - FTC CLEARLY STATES THIS!!!!! XXXX XXXX XXXX or Equifax to report my personal information or account information, which is a VIOLATION OF MY PRIVACY per The Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 USC 522a ), including Statutory Notes ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ), Protects records about individuals retrieved by personal identifiers such as a name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol. and Opt Out Notices law 16 CFR 313.4 Initial privacy notice to consumers required. ( a ) Initial n 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information a ) Privacy obligation policy 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. 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. **In violation of my 16 CFR 313.7 Opt-Out notice EQUIFAX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX violated my rights as well under 15 USC 6802-6805 Equifax and XXXX XXXX XXXX are suppose to send me a opt-out letter every 30 days. I Have the right to opt-out of anything on credit report. This is a list of laws that Equifax and XXXX XXXX XXXX are abusing and violating. I DEMAND THAT YOU HAVE 4 DAYS TO UPDATE MY ACCOUNT STATUS DELETED INDEFINITELY AND IMMEDIATELY. This account is to be DELETED IMMEDIATELY AND INDEFINITELY. I DEMAND THAT YOU HAVE 4 DAYS TO UPDATE MY ACCOUNT STATUS DELETED INDEFINITELY AND IMMEDIATELY. This account is to be DELETED IMMEDIATLEY AND INDEFINITELY. { {$1000.00} } dollars for every month my account was charged off for false and misleading reporting. >>>>My previous CPFB Compliant on this issue is # XXXX. I had attached my FTC report on to that.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30082

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193106

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: my information was leaked in the Equifax data breach.

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 07042

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193062

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: am a natural person, I am a living human being. I have rights under 15 USC 1681 Equifax is governed by 15 USC, and they have violated my rights numerous times. I demand the accounts below be removed because according to 15 USC 1681 : I have a right to privacy and i did not give Equifax written permission to furnish these accounts : account # XXXX account # XXXX account # XXXX account # XXXX

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 07083

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8193052

Date Received: 2024-01-20

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: Im looking to get these inquiries that I do not recognize off my credit report they have been on there for longer than the time frame they were suppose to be and most of them I do not recognize nor authorized for them to pull my credit.

Company Response:

State: MA

Zip: 02302

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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