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: 8073939

Date Received: 2023-12-28

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: In XXXX of 2023, I submitted a police report and an identity theft victim 's complaint affidavit to all three credit report agencies. XXXX XXXX removed most of the accounts, but XXXX and Equifax have not complied. I have included XXXX XXXX 's Removal letter. In order for all 3 credit report agencies to be accurate and complete, they must match. XXXX XXXX has removed these accounts INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED XXXX XXXX REPORT, and Equifax and XXXX must follow suit to comply with the Fair Credit Report Act. ALL CHARGE OFFS AND DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATED WITH IDENTITY THEFT MUST BE REMOVED.

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 22015

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073937

Date Received: 2023-12-29

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

Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Consumer Complaint: I FILED A DISPUTE WITH THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES IN REGADS TO INACCURATE INFORMATION REPORTING TO MY CREDIT REPORTS. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS IN REGARDS TO THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS. IT HAS NOW BEEN 30 DAYS I FILED A 30 DAY DEMAND TO COMPLY WITH THE CREDIT BURAUS AND STILL HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONDS.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 604XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073910

Date Received: 2023-12-29

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 discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00}

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 31088

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073903

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Consumer Complaint: Be advised that I hereby dispute the validity of the alleged debt listed above entirely. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, illegally collected the above-listed alleged debt and took payment on a debt that I do not owe, EXTORTION and theft by deception. Defamation of character and Slander of my name. Fraud and GROSS MISREPRESENTATION. No consideration, False advertising such as advertising " loans '' based on the customer 's own credit. I have an absolute right to rescind a signature from any contract or agreement that was not fully disclosed to me. Such a contract or agreement is null and void, as if it never existed at all, and all to return to the lawful owner plus reasonable money and interest. I am not obligated by any contract or agreement obtained under conditions of fraud, deceit, or non-disclosure. Reporting Late payment and Utilization is illegal! XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX have 10 calendar days to update my late fees and reporting balance or balance utilization to 5 % or below and or delete all reporting balance Utilization and late fees from the below account/s or I demand account DELETED Wherefore there can be no payment of debt. Only discharge of debt, acceptance and return for discharge. XXXX Civil liability. Civil liability for willful noncompliance. 15 U.S.C. 1681o - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade 1681o. Civil liability for negligent noncompliance. 15 U.S. Code 1640 - Civil liability with respect to any failure to make disclosures. 15 U.S.C. 1611 - Criminal liability for willful and knowing violation. I agree to pay any financial obligation which I might lawfully owe, on the condition that you provide : 1. Validation of the debt- that is, the actual accounting per XXXX . 2. Verification of your claim against me. A signed invoice or sworn affidavit. 3. A copy of the contract binding both parties XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 1. I need full Disclosure. I was not told that I was actually creating the credit. 2. Equal Consideration brought nothing of value to the table and had nothing to lose. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX 3. Law terms and conditions were based on fraud! 4. The wet ink signature of both parties. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX actual damages, Defamation of character, consumer rights violations, multiple violations of Federal Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDC PA ), Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), fraud, aggravated identity theft, Identity theft, extortion, theft by deception, Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) fraud, Conspiracy and Racketeering of {>= $1,000,000}. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a notice, shall return any m XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX money that has been given to anyone in connection with this transaction and shall take any action necessary to reflect the termination of the security interest. XXXX XXXX will further pursue all of my legal remedies without further notice. This letter serves as evidence that XXXX XXXX has attempted to resolve this matter formally before filing a court case. I will demand discovery and trial by jury. Failure to properly respond will be followed up with our FTC, XXXX and Attorney General complaint, fee schedule and lawsuit. Fraud vitiates the most solemn contracts, documents and even judgments [ U.S. vs. Throckmorton, 98 us 61, at pg.65 ]. It would be unjust to allow one who made false representations to retain the fruits of a bargain induced by such representations. Whipp v. Iverson, 43 Wis 2d 166.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33803

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073901

Date Received: 2023-12-28

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

Subissue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Consumer Complaint: I lost my wallet, called Police, received Police report, then XXXX, XXXX and Equifax did not remove off my credit report Completely erase from my account and account history!!!!

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 146XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073894

Date Received: 2023-12-28

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I strongly desire not to have this on my credit report. It is not belong to me. It is fraud!

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 07111

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073857

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: i was a victim of idetity theft starting in the year XXXX and has still occured to the present day until i put a fraud alert on my consumer report as of XX/XX/XXXX i also have a police report to verify my identity theft. the F.C.R.A ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) STATES THAT FAIR AND ACCURATE CONSUMER INFORMATION MUST BE REPORTED SO ALL THESE UNAUTHORIZED ( HARD INQUIRIES ) SHALLL BE REMOVED DUE TO IDENTITY THEFT IF THE ( HARD INQUIRIES ) ARE NOT REMOVED THIS IS A DIRECT VIOLATION OF ( 15 U.S.C 1681n ) which holds the credit reporting agencies liable for complying with the F.C.R.A SO XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX ARE HELD LIABLE

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 76116

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073843

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In XX/XX/2023, I sent correspondences to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX about an unauthorized derrogatory account listed on my credit profile. A resolution has yet to be made.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32808

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073835

Date Received: 2023-12-28

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: The attached XXXX was provided to my when i looked up if my personal information was affected, and it was in fact part of Equifax data breach. Equifax had a data breach and my personal information was obtained and used to get credit that was not authorized by myself. Inquiries were added to my credit report that were not initiated by myself. Several accounts have been placed on my credit report, and even with supporting documents provided to Equifax I've been told they have verified the information as correct. If your business is for profit corporation, and anyone paying for your service means they can and will put information even incorrect just as long as equifax is receiving income from said creditor and or business.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33844

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8073830

Date Received: 2023-12-28

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 bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance regarding my credit report. I recently discovered that my personal information, compromised during the Equifax data breach, has been sold and purchased illegally. Despite Equifax acknowledging my status as a victim, I am facing challenges in rectifying the unauthorized accounts on my credit report. Equifax Incident reference # XXXX Equifax breach claim # XXXX The unauthorized accounts I am requesting to be immediately removed from my credit report are as follows : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX Attached herewith is the evidence of Equifaxs acknowledgment of my victim status in the data breach. I am seeking your assistance in facilitating the removal of these illegitimate entries promptly to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this issue directly with Equifax, but unfortunately, no action has been taken to correct the discrepancies. Your intervention is crucial in ensuring the protection of my consumer rights and the accuracy of my credit information. Please find attached the following supporting documents : 1. Equifax acknowledgment of my victim status. 2. Any additional supporting documentation. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to a swift resolution. If further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me at XXXX Thank you for your assistance in rectifying this serious issue.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90805

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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