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: 8059238

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I iust looked at my credit report because I have huge goals. I am looking to buy my first house. I iust wanted to make sure everything was reporting 100 % correct and everything was accurate. Can you reinvestigate the completeness and accuracy of the list of accounts below. investigate the completeness and accuracy of every piece of information If its not accurate, please remove it from my 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 investigate the completeness and accuracy of every piece of information If its not accurate, please remove it from my credit report.

Company Response:

State: NV

Zip: 89011

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059229

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: THE ARE NOT CREDITING MY ACCOUNT PROPERLY. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REPORT TRANSACTIONS HISTORY ( e ) Items exempted from computation of finance charge in extensions of credit secured by an interest in real property The following items, when charged in connection with any extension of credit secured by an interest in real property, shall not be included in the computation of the finance charge with respect to that transaction : ( 1 ) Fees or premiums for title examination, title insurance, or similar purposes. ( 2 ) Fees for preparation of a deed, settlement statement, or other documents. ( 3 ) Escrows for future payments of taxes and insurance. ( 4 ) Fees for notarizing deeds and other documents. ( 5 ) Appraisal fees. ( 6 ) Credit reports. AS PER A FEDERALLY PROTECTED CONSUMER I AM OPTING OUT OF ANY AND ALL AUTHORIZATION I MAY HAVE GIVEN YOU WRITTEN, UN-WRITTEN, VERBAL, UN-VERBAL AS PER 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) Opt out ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third parties ALSO ANY CHARGE OFF ON MY REPORT IS CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE INDEBTEDNESS BY LAW INCOME AND INCOME CAN NOT BE REPORTED. APPLY ALL RULES OF THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF XXXXFOR VIOLATION THAT APPLY. ALSO REFER TO THE INDENTURE ACT OF XX/XX/1939 ATTACHED

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10460

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059228

Date Received: 2023-12-27

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 checked my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these accounts ( A ). It is not permitted to report these accounts as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: IN

Zip: 46224

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059201

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I noticed on XX/XX/ that this account was opened a result of identity theft and this person pretended to be me along with making payments on this account. This has greatly impacted my credit score along with me getting a job, a vehicle and a home as I have been XXXX for a year as a result of a job loss in which I was unable to pay my expenses. I have no family nor friends for support, I have been disowned by my family for my XXXX lifestyle which has resulted in me being on my own since the age of XXXX, I have no friends due to my social XXXX, money problems and I was taken advantage. This situation has caused a lot financial distress/hardship, mental anguish and multiple XXXX attempts and I just want this to be over so I can move on with my life.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33009

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059196

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I've provided all essential documentation and I urgently request a detailed review of this situation. These unauthorized inquiries on my credit report are a source of great concern for me. I hope you can swiftly address and rectify this matter, given its importance.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33133

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059185

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I'm not connected with the creditors referenced, nor did I authorize the specified inquiry. I urge you to expedite the removal of this inaccurate inquiry from my credit report to ensure its accuracy. I appreciate your swift response to this issue.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 60426

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059168

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the XXXX Equifax data breach. I want these items Deleted from my credit reports effective immediately. I am attaching proof that Equifax has admitted that I was a victim of this data breach and Equifax has done nothing. Please help me delete these illegal accounts from my credit reports. Illegal Accounts : 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 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: OK

Zip: 74105

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059163

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I sent the 3 credit bureaus a letter asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against them because I believe they have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I included it again. Kindly correct or delete the following ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 07047

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059159

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the Equifax data breach.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10458

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8059153

Date Received: 2023-12-27

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I've consistently made payments on time for this account, and it's causing me immense stress to see an incorrect late payment entry. I've never faltered in my commitment to timely payments. The impact of this error on my mental well-being is significant, affecting my sleep and peace of mind. I respectfully ask for an immediate correction to my account and hope you understand the urgency of this situation.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 60426

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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