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: 8054755

Date Received: 2023-12-26

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

Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Consumer Complaint: When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus are required to authenticate the account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat the reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. 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: FL

Zip: 331XX

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: 8054753

Date Received: 2023-12-26

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. I dated the previous letter I sent to the XXXX credit bureaus, but I never received a response. 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 XXXXXXXX Balance : {$5000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$960.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4200.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$790.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$2000.00}.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: XXXXX

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: 8054747

Date Received: 2023-12-26

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 submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. XXXX Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts by 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

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 20109

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: 8054746

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: It has come to my attention that these items are not reporting 100 % accurately to my credit report and there are some inaccuracies within the reporting. According to the FCRA if any items are reporting inaccurately on my credit report they should be removed immediately XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2900.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 11236

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8054745

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit history, I have identified an entry that appears to be inaccurate and is affecting my credit score adversely. I am writing to request the correction or removal of the late payment entry associated with my account. Below are the details of the late payment entry : XXXX XXXX - Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX customer service representative. Upon careful examination of my financial records, I believe there has been an error or misunderstanding regarding this late payment entry. I am confident that the payment in question was made on time, and I would like to request an investigation to rectify this discrepancy promptly. Maintaining an accurate credit history is crucial to my financial well-being, and I am committed to resolving any discrepancies promptly. I kindly request your assistance in investigating and correcting this matter as soon as possible. Once the investigation is complete, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with written confirmation of the actions taken to rectify the late payment entry on my credit report. Additionally, if there are any further steps I need to take, please advise me accordingly.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90660

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8054744

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I'm writing to ask that unapproved credit inquiries be taken off my credit record. I discovered inquiries on my credit report that I had not approved when I obtained a copy of my credit report. They are listed below. 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: FL

Zip: 33415

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8054721

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to dispute and request corrections to the inaccurate information on my credit report. It has come to my attention that there are errors in the reporting of certain accounts, and I kindly request a thorough investigation and rectification of these issues : 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 I was the victim in this situation, and I am perplexed as to why this credit bureau is not complying with the law, especially considering that other bureaus have followed suit in correcting these inaccuracies. I expect a thorough investigation into these matters and prompt corrective actions. Please provide me with written confirmation of the results of your investigation.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90027

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: 8054719

Date Received: 2023-12-26

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 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: MS

Zip: 38701

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: 8054717

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the ability of credit bureaus to accurately determine whether a client is a victim of identity theft. While I understand that credit bureaus play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of credit reporting, it is essential to acknowledge that there are certain limitations in identifying identity theft solely through traditional credit monitoring processes. I was the victim & I'm 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. Identity theft is a pervasive problem in our digital age, and its methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Despite the best efforts of credit bureaus to detect suspicious activities and protect consumers, there are several reasons why it can be challenging to definitively determine whether a client has fallen victim to identity theft : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused about how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed it. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. I believe it is essential for credit bureaus to acknowledge these limitations and explore more robust and proactive measures to protect consumers from identity theft. These measures could include increased data sharing and collaboration among financial institutions, more comprehensive identity verification processes, and enhanced monitoring for non-financial forms of identity theft. In conclusion, while credit bureaus play a vital role in the financial ecosystem, it is important to recognize the inherent challenges in definitively determining whether a client is a victim of identity theft solely through traditional credit monitoring processes. I urge you to consider these limitations seriously and work towards developing more effective strategies to protect consumers from the ever-evolving threat of identity theft.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33435

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8054702

Date Received: 2023-12-26

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: 15 USC 1681- Permissible Purposes ; Hard Inquiry for XXXX XXXX needs to be removed. A Charge Off is a Certificate of Indebtedness, which equals Income that can not be reported by the company. Removed Collections and Closed Accounts for : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 USC 6801-6805 ;

Company Response:

State: WV

Zip: 253XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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