Equifax

Consumer Protection · Class action settlement

No proof ⏱ Due Sep 1, 2026 Closing soon
🔗 Official claim notice

3,486 claimedReviewed Aug 26, 2026

Lawsuit

You may be able to claim a piece of this settlement if you had a duplicate collection account reflected in your Equifax file at the same time there was an inquiry on your file in August or September 2022.

You may be able to claim a piece of this settlement if you had a duplicate collection account reflected in your Equifax file at the same time there was an inquiry on your file in August or September 2022.

Eligibility

You may be able to claim a piece of this settlement if you had a duplicate collection account reflected in your Equifax file at the same time there was an inquiry on your file in August or September 2022.

Fileby Sep 1, 2026
Admin reviewadministrator
Approvedfinal approval
Paid1–6 months later

Key facts

StatusClosing soon
Potential payoutVaries
Settlement fundNot announced
Proof requiredNo proof required
Claim deadlineEnds Sep 1, 2026
Exclusion / opt-out deadlineSee official notice
Final approval hearingSee official notice
Case nameEquifax
Case number
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How to file

  1. Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
  2. Gather what's needed. No proof required. A sworn statement on the form is enough.
  3. File before Sep 1, 2026. Owed pre-fills the administrator's form with your details and submits it; or file directly on the official settlement website.
  4. Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing.

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Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026. Every detail on this page is checked against official settlement administrator and court sources before publication. Where those sources disagree with information shown elsewhere, the official settlement notice controls.

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