Equifax
About
Equifax provides a range of services designed to help individuals and businesses access information about people and their financial history. Their tools and data solutions are particularly useful for those seeking to locate individuals or gather detailed insights about someone’s identity or background.
Identity Verification Services
Equifax offers robust identity verification tools that support organisations and individuals in confirming the identity of a person. These services verify key personal details like name, address, and date of birth, helping establish trust in various scenarios, such as employment screening or financial transactions.
Useful Features:
- Fast and reliable identity validation using government and financial databases.
- A streamlined process for verifying identity through electronic data checks.
Credit Reports and Insights
Equifax is well-known for its comprehensive credit reporting services. By providing detailed credit history and financial behaviour insights, you can gather valuable information about a person’s financial standing or previous credit activities.
Useful Features:
- Access to credit scores which reflect financial habits.
- Credit activity summaries, including loans, defaults, and payment history.
Applications:
- Businesses can use these insights during customer or tenant evaluations.
- Individuals may review their own report to understand their creditworthiness.
People Trace Services
Equifax offers people-finding solutions that are invaluable for locating individuals, especially in situations like debt recovery or reconnecting with someone for legal or personal reasons. These services leverage vast data networks to track down current and historical information.
Useful Features:
- Access to up-to-date contact details including phone numbers and addresses.
- Use of comprehensive databases to aid in tracking individuals.
Employment Screening Services
The employment screening solutions from Equifax help employers verify the qualifications and history of job candidates. These checks ensure that businesses hire individuals who meet the necessary professional and character requirements.
Available Checks:
- Identity and background verification.
- Police checks to ensure hiring individuals with clean records.
- Employment history validation and reference checks.
Commercial and Consumer Investigations
For businesses or legal matters, Equifax can assist in detailed investigations into a person’s financial and commercial history. These reports provide organisations with the critical insights needed to assess risks or manage relationships.
Features:
- Consumer default investigations.
- Commercial affiliation insights for mitigating risk in business dealings.
Equifax’s detailed services ensure that both individuals and businesses can access accurate and relevant data about someone’s identity or history. Whether you’re looking to find a person, verify someone’s identity, or gain meaningful insights into their credit or employment background, Equifax provides tools to assist.
Over time, several companies have been brought under the Equifax banner. These include:
- Baycorp Advantage
- Veda Advantage
- Verify
- EDX
- ZipID