2 different versions of my Equifax credit file

[Anonymous]

First, I hope I posted this in the correct section.  If not, I hope a moderator moves it where it needs to be.

I have come accustomed to using myFico to review my Trans Union and Equifax reports and scores.  Mainly because I can get my Fico score here.  When I look at my Equifax report that I get from myFico, it is as it should be.  There are no errors, everything is correct.

I am having an issue which prompted me to retain an attorney in regards to Experian.  The attorney advised me to pull my credit files from Annual Credit Report.  I pulled Equifax to discover that there are 4 additional accounts listed (and of course negative). 

I checked my Equifax report today on myFico as well as Annual credit report today.  How can I have 2 different versions from Equifax?

[AndySoCal]

When you pull from MyFico are you using the same name (first and last ) and generation code if applicable and the same address?

[Anonymous]

Yes. 

[Anonymous]

 When in doubt, use the one from the CRA. 

[Anonymous]

Actually,  I just double checked.  My legal name is spelled Bobbie.  Which is what I use for anything credit/loan related.  I just noticed that some Equifax reports say Bobby and others Bobbie. 

Could I have 2 different files because they think it is two people?  Even though the SS# is the same?

[AndySoCal]

It is quite possible. I would check with your creditors to make sure they are reporting your first name correctly.  Are the collection accounts yours?

[Anonymous]

I have about 4 spelling variations of my name on my CR.    Unfortunately, it is all my debt.

[VirusCredit13]

Is the myfico one a newly purchased one(or free) pulled from same day or is it an old report that you are reviewing?

[Anonymous]

New report for both versions.  Same date.  I sent everything to an attorney.  She will be getting in touch with me once she reviews everything.  I am tired of fighting with the CRA's.  I would rather pursue a civil action against them. 

[AndySoCal]

Sometimes the spelling of the name can indicate gender like Terry or Terrie. I can understand why you have two files.  My concern is that yes you can have it fixed for nw via legal means but the problem can come back potentially. If the creditor(s) who are reporting to the CRA(s) incorrectly keep updating with the wrong information again you have problem come back.