Equifax is a leader in consumer credit reporting and analytics. It provides lenders and other interested parties with raw data about consumer credit. Equifax also has products and tools designed to assist you with managing your credit.
In response to the worldwide growth of identity theft, Equifax also offers monitoring and protection to help you avoid the loss of critical financial data. It's important to know that buying this service is NOT required to obtain a free copy of your credit report from Equifax.