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Equifax mess?

cship10 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:07:36 GMT

Just spent 30 minutes on the phone with equifax after i called my bank for a CLI and they said they couldnt access my report and that I had a fraud alert. Called equifax as I couldn't set up an myequifax account and got hung up on. Called back in, said there was no freeze or fraud alert and then was told I needed to send them proof of my address???. Asked about a possible split file but was told that doesn't happen. My two new leases over the past 6 months didn't show up on EQ and show up on everything else. I had also applied for an HSBC card and it came back and said they couldnt verify my identity.

Anybody have any clue whats going on or have a contact for EQ executive team? Super frustrated.

Re: Equifax mess?

Tuscani — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:46:42 GMT

You can try ceoemail.com or the CFPB

Re: Equifax mess?

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:11:12 GMT

Yeah it sounds like a split file and the CSR is absolutely incorrect they do happen.

The strange thing to me is that they could not pull the report because of a fraud alert. I don’t have personal experience with one, but it’s my understanding they can still pull the report, it just ensures they verify your identity. I may be wrong and I’m sure someone will chime in to either confirm or correct me.

Either way you’ve got to get it fixed and it does sound like a split file and I’m not trying to be discouraging but Equifax is a PITA.

You’re gonna need some time and patience and you’re probably gonna have to call many times. Anything you send, send certified mail return receipt and I would then go to the CFPB and attach all documentation if they refuse to correct it in a somewhat timely manner.

Good luck to you and make sure you have plenty of time when you sit down to begin this.

Re: Equifax mess?

M_Smart007 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:27:26 GMT

@cship10 wrote:
Just spent 30 minutes on the phone with equifax after i called my bank for a CLI and they said they couldnt access my report and that I had a fraud alert. Called equifax as I couldn't set up an myequifax account and got hung up on. Called back in, said there was no freeze or fraud alert and then was told I needed to send them proof of my address???. Asked about a possible split file but was told that doesn't happen. My two new leases over the past 6 months didn't show up on EQ and show up on everything else. I had also applied for an HSBC card and it came back and said they couldnt verify my identity.

Anybody have any clue whats going on or have a contact for EQ executive team? Super frustrated.

Sorry OP I have spent 30 minutes just on hold

Try to call back and ask to speak to a supervisor? ..

While no guarantee's .. sometimes they can help where front line reps can't.

Wish you luck!

And fyi, split files do happen with EQ.

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cship10 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:32:14 GMT

That's pretty much what I thought. I've got over 100 accounts and it started doing this when I went over 100.

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M_Smart007 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:15:37 GMT

@cship10 wrote:
That's pretty much what I thought. I've got over 100 accounts and it started doing this when I went over 100.

Over 100 accounts will definitely cause a split file.

Re: Equifax mess?

cship10 — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:37:30 GMT

WELL! After spending two hours on the phone my issues are being addressed. I felt guilty asking to speak with a represenative in the USA but the previous agent just kept talking in circles.

Nothing was showing on their end that there was an issue until the agent tried to generate a report and score to mail to me! It then provided him with error numbers and he was able to contact the main office to discuss. And its simply due to my report size! I'd normally take that as a compliment but it will be between 10-20 days for them to completely resolve my issue. Maybe they'll wipe out my inquiries to make room LOL. The agent was super friendly and did make every effort to help and it paid off!

I will be getting a call back in the next few weeks with an update. :-) This is myfico's fault! Thanks fam! haha!

Re: Equifax mess?

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 02:59:46 GMT

It boggles the mind that in this day and age, file size is causing problems...

Glad to hear that they are going to get it resolved. Sorry that you're having to deal with it at all.