GoKawiilEquifax to pay $100M in credit-score error settlement, claims due Dec 28
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Equifax has agreed to a $100 million class-action settlement over allegations it miscalculated credit scores for millions of consumers. Eligible individuals can file a claim for compensation up to $280, with a deadline of December 28.
Why It Matters
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A settlement of this size signals the scale of potential harm when credit bureau errors affect loan approvals, interest rates, or employment screening for consumers. The claims deadline means affected individuals need to act quickly or lose the chance at compensation.
Key Takeaways
- Equifax agreed to a $100 million settlement over alleged credit score miscalculations.
- Eligible consumers could receive up to $280 each.
- The deadline to file a claim is December 28.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-29
Published there as: “Millions of Americans could be owed up to $280 from a major credit bureau. Here’s who qualifies”
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