Equifax is a consumer reporting agency (CRA) or a credit bureau. They collect information and provide a report on consumer that can be used to decide whether to provide credit, insurance, or employment, and for other purposes.

Equifax

What they collect

• Information about your payment history (submitted by credit card companies, mortgage lenders, auto financers and other creditors nationwide).
• How much credit you have.
• How much credit you use.
• Information from debt collectors.
• Public information, like bankruptcies, liens and judgments.

Web: AnnualCreditReport.com

Phone:  877-322-8228

How to Obtain a Copy of Your Credit Report from Equifax

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) you are entitled to free credit report every 12 months. You are also entitled to a free credit report if you have been declined credit, insurance, employment or any other action based on a credit decision.

You can obtain a copy of your credit report from Equifax by:

Web: AnnualCreditReport.com
Address:

Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281

Phone: 877-322-8228

Your Right to Accurate Information

If you spot inaccurate information on your credit report you have the right to dispute it with Equifax. You can contact them to ask about their specific dispute process. They must make the information accurate or remove it. Your Right to be Represented by a Consumer Credit Attorney After you have disputed inaccurate information with Equifax and they refuse to remove or correct it, then you have the right to hire an attorney to represent you. Consumer Credit Attorneys may not be the expense you think. Many offer affordable