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: 8073142

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: It appears that my 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 which is 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}

Company Response:

State: AZ

Zip: 85282

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: 8073122

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to follow up on my previous correspondence, where I formally reported fraudulent items on my credit report. Despite my initial dispute and subsequent communication, it appears that the fraudulent items persist, causing substantial harm to my financial standing. I urge that credit bureaus will conduct an immediate and comprehensive reinvestigation into the reported fraudulent items. I request that the credit bureaus would communicates the resolution of the dispute to you in writing. I am deeply concerned about the ongoing presence of these fraudulent items on my credit report, which is negatively impacting my ability to secure financial opportunities. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX.

Company Response:

State: AR

Zip: 72076

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: 8073106

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I have been a victim of identity theft, and I am perplexed as to why your bureau has not followed suit with the actions taken by other credit bureaus in response to my requests. Some of the other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts from their records after acknowledging the errors present. I am confused about how your bureau has verified this information while others have recognized the discrepancies and taken corrective actions. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$3400.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1500.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$8000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$500.00}, and XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1500.00}. I withhold my consent for electronic communication and explicitly request that all responses be conveyed in written form through the United States Postal Service ( USPS ). I am the primary complainant in this matter, and I hereby grant full authority to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to thoroughly investigate and address this claim.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 11219

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: 8073103

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I understand the importance of accurate reporting, and I appreciate that credit reporting agencies play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of credit information. However, it is equally important to consider the context of financial challenges that may arise, especially when these challenges are temporary and do not reflect a refusal to fulfill financial obligations. I was the victim and Im not sure why the CRA is not complying with the law. The other bureaus have followed suit. Im very confused why this one seems to ignore my requests. I insist that your bureau updates the reporting of the late payment dates to accurately reflect the current status of the account. The reporting should indicate that the account is up-to-date since it has been paid. This correction is vital to ensure the fair and accurate representation of my credit history. While there were lapses in payments due to unforeseen financial circumstances, it is imperative to note that these late payments were eventually rectified and brought up to date. Despite the temporary setbacks, the account has since been paid, and I expect your bureau to accurately reflect this on my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE UPDATE!! I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE UPDATE!! I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. I trust that you will conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and promptly make the necessary corrections to my credit report in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). It is my right as a consumer to have accurate and up-to-date information on my credit report, and I expect your bureau to uphold these standards.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90815

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: 8073099

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: Months ago, I sent a letter to the XXXX credit bureaus asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 23602

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: 8073095

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: Kindly investigate my claim in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you find any unauthorized inquiries, please remove them as quickly as possible and send me a copy of my new, accurate credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 23602

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: 8073083

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX I have recently obtained a copy of my credit report and have noticed the following inaccurate accounts. These incorrect accounts are negatively affecting my credit rating and causing me unnecessary financial strain, Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act this is a violation of requisite Metro 2 Compliance reporting standards and I also have the right to a fair and accurate credit report, therefore ant information that is not true, accurate and verifiable is required to be removed. I demand you remove the inaccurate information immediately to avoid further persecution from the CFPB and Federal Trade Commission. Please send me an updated copy of my report showing your compliance with all FCRA and Metro 2 Reporting requirements.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 60651

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: 8073082

Date Received: 2023-12-29

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 XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33905

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: 8073071

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts in accordance with 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77057

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: 8073054

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: The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32305

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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