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: 8051904

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I have not applied for any services or products with the mentioned company on the specified date, and I did not provide consent for this inquiry. As such,

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30132

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051901

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Public record information inaccurate

Consumer Complaint: Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX is inaccurate information in i filed XXXX XXXX bankruptcy and everything still on my credit that I put on XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: IN

Zip: 46241

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051873

Date Received: 2023-12-23

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. Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 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: FL

Zip: 33897

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051865

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX, Equifax and XXXX are reporting an unvalidated debt, furnished by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, purported to be owed to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was disputed by me, the referenced consumer, directly with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and this alleged debt was never validated. XXXX XXXX XXXX, along with the aforementioned credit reporting agencies are conspiring together to defame my character, creditworthiness and cause me financial harm and emotional distress. The continuous reporting of this negative and defamatory account is an infringement on my right to privacy as well as damaging to my credit reputation and character. The aforementioned credit reporting companies have a duty to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy, per 15 USC 1681. These companies have blatantly disregarded my right to privacy and in the process continue to disregard the Congress 's rules, laws and orders regarding the protection of consumers ' privacy, per 15 USC 6801, 6802, 6821, 16 CFR 313.7. Notice to cease and desist and request for validation of debt pursuant to 15 USC 1692c, 15 USC 1692c ( c ), and 15 USC 1692g were mailed via certified mail to the original creditor and their affiliated parties on XX/XX/ and never validated. Proof of mailing will be attached to this complaint.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051854

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: My student loan was part of the federal forgiveness program and the outstanding balance was forgiven, leaving me with a balance of {$0.00}. I received a letter from XXXX stating the new {$0.00} balance, which I submitted to the 3 credit reporting agencies 6 months ago, when I start the dispute process. XXXX updated the account and correctly shows a {$0.00} balance. However, as of today Equifax and XXXX haven't updated my account with the correct balance. They are still showing an incorrect balance, which is affecting my credit score and ability to refinance my home.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 92563

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051838

Date Received: 2023-12-23

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've obtained a copy of my consumer credit report from the three major credit bureaus to check the information reporting to ensure it was accurate according to USC title 15 1681i ( 5 ). I've waited 30 days to receive the investigation results which everything was still on reporting exactly the same on my credit report as the previous month. The credit reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX did not modify and/or remove any items on my credit report. The primary information being reported incorrectly are the payment histories on my XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX accounts. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act which is harming me from obtaining funding to further my XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: NC

Zip: 273XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051837

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The Fair Credit Reporting Act grants me the right to challenge any inaccuracies in my credit report. It mandates that all information in a consumer 's file must be thoroughly documented and validated before being used by creditors. I take this responsibility seriously, as the allegations of delinquency and derogatory remarks against me are untrue, and I am prepared to vigorously contest them. The accuracy of my credit report is paramount, and the mentioned allegations do not meet federal or state reporting requirements. I contest these claims due to their failure to comply with basic reporting standards, which undermines my confidence in the information presented. It is imperative that you adhere to the obligation of maintaining and reporting data with absolute accuracy and compliance. Reporting claims that do not meet regulatory standards is prohibited, and it is essential to ensure that all information is accurately and correctly reported, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and reporting standards such as METRO 2. I request substantiating evidence that justifies the negative status of my accounts. Any inquiry or account in my report must have a permissible purpose, and I expect this to be clearly demonstrated. This letter serves as a formal notice of your failure to fulfill your responsibilities. If this matter is not promptly addressed within the next 30 days from the date of delivery, there may be severe consequences. I trust that you will rectify the inaccuracies without the need for further intervention or escalation. Additionally, I request physical proof of your actions and an updated credit report reflecting accurate and verified information. The claims listed in my current report appear to be inaccurate, and I insist on receiving correct and verified information promptly.

Company Response:

State: MI

Zip: 48858

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051833

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: According to the Privacy Act of 1974, it was created to protect and curb the illegal surveillance and investigation of individuals by federal agencies. It also stated the major concern for potential abuses presented by the government 's increasing use of computers to store and retrieve personal data by means of a universal identifier - such as an individual 's social security number. Along with 5 USC 552a, these two laws are to protect the consumer 's personally identifiable records maintained by agencies. 15 USC 6801 ( a ), states it is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of it's customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers ' nonpublic personal information. 15 USC 6802 9b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third party unless -- ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or 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 party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct reheat such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of h ow the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. I am opting out of your reporting services to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX.

Company Response:

State: MD

Zip: 20747

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051830

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services

Subissue: Problem with product or service terms changing

Consumer Complaint: I have been have issues with my Equifax Credit Monitor, a product that is paid monthly in return for credit report analysis. I purchased this product on XX/XX/XXXX. It has served me well until XX/XX/XXXX when the product quit providing the information it had promised me. The error message said it was a temporary problem. Ive reached out to Equifax seeking a resolution. Apparently, they are unable or unwilling to resolve this issue. Dates I reached out : XX/XX/XXXX- I was told it would take 7-10 days to resolve the issue. On subsequent calls, I learned that my issue was not escalated on this date. In other words, my request for help was ignored XX/XX/XXXX - Once again, I was told it would be 7-10 days to resolve XX/XX/XXXX - called in. No results. Equifax didnt escalate this because they claim the call was disconnected. They did not reach out to me after the disconnection XX/XX/XXXX - I called once again. I confirmed that nothing was done despite the representative telling me it would be escalated XX/XX/XXXX - The product worked for XXXX day XX/XX/XXXX- I was told it would be resolved in 3 days. I was also told that if a changed my browser to XXXX the application would worked. I questioned this as there are millions of XXXX users. They were insistent. I tried XXXX and my product still doesnt work. XX/XX/XXXX- I followed up on the call from XX/XX/XXXX. I was told it would be 7-10 working days despite being told 3 days on XX/XX/XXXX In addition, my credit report is not available through XXXX. Logically, it must not be available to any creditors should I apply for credit. I have no confidence in Equifax that this will be resolved.

Company Response:

State: WA

Zip: 99337

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8051829

Date Received: 2023-12-23

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: The following accounts are reporting on my credit but is not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in which I never had. Then there's also inquires on my report for credit items I haven't applied for which includes XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My credit has been compromised because of this accounts and inquiries. They are hindering me from buying home for family. This is not acceptable and I was hoping that help could be provided for my sake.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10456

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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