These purchases were subsequently challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which claimed that they reduced competition. Oops, something didn't work. [36], On 2 August 2022, a week after its CEO Mark Begor was deemed "uniquely qualified to lead the Company" and was granted a $25 million bonus package by Equifax's board, the Wall Street Journal reported that Equifax had sent millions of incorrectly calculated credit scores to lenders. [citation needed] Equifax sells businesses credit reports, analytics, demographic data, and software. [76], In 2014, Equifax and Heartland Bank were sued by Kimberly Haman of the St. Louis area for reporting she was dead. Equifaxs credit-scoring software is offered through many subsidiaries, and its customers include retailers, insurance firms, health-care providers, utilities, government agencies, banks, and other financial institutions. Among other directives given, the U.S. government ordered Retail Credit to stop rating employees by how much negative information they collected on consumers and to stop having investigators misrepresent themselves when conducting inquiries. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [77][78] A Heartland Bank spokesperson said the bank "immediately investigated and contacted the credit reporting agencies after Haman reported" she was still alive. The credit bureau had opened 34 branch offices in the United States and three in Canada, as well. Cator Woolford, John Kallassy Get Updates for Jobs and News Equifax Jobs Nearby Equifax Jobs Equifax Similar Companies Show More Find Jobs from Similar Companies Personalize your job search. Cator Woolford Gardens, situated in the Frazer Center, was originally designed for Cator Woolford, one of the founders of Equifax Inc. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [50] The data from the breach has yet to be seen on black markets or the dark web by security experts, making it difficult to identify the origin of the breach. Milton Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73468528/cator-ringgold-woolford. Its customers included retailers, government agencies, healthcare providers, insurance firms, and credit unions, among many others. The company posted a loss of $2,242. And though Equifaxs story isnt quite as tenured as Experian, its roots date back to the late1800swhen it began as a grocery store. Pleased with the success of his first listing, Woolford set out to make credit reporting his career. In doing so, the company expanded its computerized files enormously and paved the way for greater diversification. There was a consent decree. Also in the late 1970s, Equifax began strengthening consumer credit reporting operations by purchasing small, local credit reporting agencies and by affiliating with others. One of Atlanta's most meaningful hidden gems, the Cator Woolford Gardens provides a beautiful event space for life's special moments with all proceeds directly supporting the Frazer Center's mission of fostering inclusion and celebrating diversity in the Atlanta community. Equifax Inc. is an American multinational consumer credit reporting agency headquartered in Atlanta, . In 1920, however, Retail Credit's insurance business suffered a serious blow when a consortium of insurance companies formed the American Service Bureau to provide members with investigative reports of the sort that Retail Credit supplied. The number grew to 258 over the next ten years. Failed to delete memorial. Three years later, Retail Credit ran afoul of the new federal regulations and was charged with violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act. [27][28], In July 2019, The New York Times, the New York Post and other media reported Equifax had agreed to pay approximately $650 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve investigations by several state attorneys general, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FTC, and a consumer class-action lawsuit related to the data breach. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Until his retirement in 1931, he successfully steered the company as general manager, president and chairman. [77] An Equifax "spokesperson told the Post-Dispatch that Equifax blocked the Heartland account information from appearing on Haman's credit report after a reporter's inquiry. [57][58] For roughly half the US population, both of the latter pieces of data are known to be in possession of criminals, following Equifax's MayJuly 2017 security breach. 2017: Equifax is the victim of a massive cyber hack, which is believed to have exposed the personal, confidential information of about 145 million Americans. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. based on information from your browser. In 2010 Equifax bought an identity verification software company Anakam, which was headquartered in San Diego, California. Cator, a former bank employee, and Guy, a lawyer, employed simple notations to reflect merchants comments about their shoppers payment habits: Prompt, Slow, or Requires Cash. They published these findings as The Merchants Guide, sold it for $25, and offered individual credit reports. 1988: The company now covers all 50 states, with revenue of $743 million. Today, Equifax has a workforce of about 14,000 employees throughout 19 countries, and reports revenue of $3.14 billion per year. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. However, in February 2020, the United States Department of Justice indicted four members of China's People's Liberation Army on nine charges related to the breach, which China has denied. Equifax has an annual revenue of over $3.1 billion. In mid-1992 Equifax agreed to provide consumers with a toll-free number and to begin investigating disputes within 30 days. In 2000, Equifax, along with Experian and TransUnion, was fined $2.5 million for blocking and delaying phone calls from consumers trying to get information about their credit. The company has been in existence for over a decade, and it has stood the test of time to be among the largest consumer credit reporting agency of all time. This heightened activity was fueled by the 1993 decision to subcontract the running of Equifax's computer operation to IBM, a move that freed Equifax's large technical staff to develop new ways of packaging the company's data in consultation with its customers. Equifax had quickly built up a significant presence in the emerging Brazilian market through a total investment of more than $350 million. Best practices of the day recommended institutionalization. Son of John Stevens Brohawn and Mary Ellen Rees Woolford. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [11] RCC also investigated insurance claims and made employment reports when people were seeking new jobs. 1901: Retail Credit Company expands into the moral hazard market, selling credit information to life insurance companies. It started in Atlanta, Georgia, under the name of Retail Credit Company. Equifax was founded by Cator and Guy Woolford in Atlanta, Georgia, as Retail Credit Company in 1899. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Equifax's image-polishing moves came just as the company's net income had declined from $64 million in 1990 to $5 million in 1991; the general recession had held down demand for credit and credit reports, plus a restructuring that cut about 1,900 jobs resulted in a $19 million charge. [59], On October 12, 2017, Equifax's website was reported to have been offering visitors malware via drive-by download. In addition, the agency sells fraud prevention and credit monitoring services to their customers. Woolford's former estate in Druid Hills is now the site of the Frazer Center and the Cator Woolford Gardens. Cator actually got the idea from his grocery business, where they collected customers' names and evidence of credit worthiness. Sorry! In the fall of 1901, the company dispatched a salesman to the Northeast to drum up business in the home offices of the nation's largest insurance companies. The Woolford brothers left their own legacies apart from the phenomenally successful business they started. The agency has an operating income of $900 million, and its net income was estimated to be $600.1 million last year. Equifax collects and also aggregates information on more than 88 million businesses and more than 880 million individuals worldwide. After a couple of years, the company expanded into commercial credit reports on big companies in the UK, the US, and Canada. This is a carousel with slides. [11], Equifax expanded into commercial credit reports on companies in the United States, Canada and the UK, where it came into competition with companies such as Dun & Bradstreet and Experian. Cator also served on the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation where President Roosevelt and he became friends. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Boasting operations in 18 countries and sales in more than 45, Equifax holds leading positions in consumer and commercial credit information in Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Pushed to the limit, Retail Credit finally allowed women to work as inspectors, in most cases permitting wives to take over their absent husbands' jobs. Revenues had reached a record $1.62 billion by 1998, but the outlook was somewhat clouded by the economic uncertainties that had begun with the Asian financial crisis of 1997. 1920: Retail Credit Company continues to grow. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There was also a security breach in 2017, and the same year, there was an exposure of consumer data on their Argentine customers. This number contains a $380,500,000 consumer restitution fund, part of the class action lawsuit. [42][43][44], In 1999, Equifax began offering services to the credit consumer sector in addition, such as credit fraud and identity theft prevention products. The company started providing information to accident insurers and soliciting work related to fire insurance. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. By 1994 Equifax had acquired three more healthcare information firms, giving it a substantial presence in claims processing. It has employed more than 32,000 workers globally, and it is traded at the New York Stock Exchange under the name EFX. [16] Certegy effectively became a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial as a result of this reverse acquisition merger (See Certegy and Fidelity National Information Services for further information).[16]. Retail Credit changed its name in 1979 to Equifax Inc., derived from "equitable factual information." [12] It is alleged that the hearings prompted the Retail Credit Company to change its name to Equifax in 1975 to improve its image. Armed with a form showing the information that would be provided about each potential customer, the salesman pulled in a large number of new clients. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 1930: The Retail Credit Company has 81 branch offices throughout North America. Drag images here or select from your computer for Cator Ringgold Woolford memorial. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? These services included identifying theft prevention products as well as credit fraud identity. Retail Credit Company's information holdings and willingness to sell its information attracted criticism in the 1960s and 1970s. Equifax, one of the nations top three credit-reporting agencies, along with Experian and TransUnion, holds information on more than 400 million credit holders across the. Who Is The Founder Of Equifax? Four months later, the company spent $9 million to open an elaborate consumer services center which provided information to callers about their credit file in eight languages. Residents in the United Kingdom (15.2 million) and Canada (about 19,000) were also impacted. Guy Woolford was also inclined to make lasting contributions to his community. Another concern was growing consumer dissatisfaction. Learn more about managing a memorial . "[67], The company was charged with rewarding its employees for collecting negative information on consumers in the 1970s. With opportunities for expansion growing more limited in the developed world, Equifax turned to the Latin American and Asian markets, acquiring full or partial ownership of firms in Chile, India, Argentina, Peru, and El Salvador. In 1994 the company also greatly expanded its international operations through acquisitions and joint ventures, gaining a presence in 12 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Two years later the San Francisco office was entirely destroyed by earthquake and fire. Please reset your password. Likewise, Equifax gained the capability to provide additional types of information to clients. Year should not be greater than current year. While this type of operation was inherently local, Retail Credit had become interested in activities that could be pursued on a broader scale. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. (to see if you were a victim of this hack, please. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy, We have a credit expert available right now to take your call. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. In October 2010, Equifax announced it was acquiring Anakam, an identity verification software company headquartered in San Diego, California, which invented and pioneered SMS (text-message based) two-factor authentication. Equifax moved into marketing databases, which allowed patrons to target their most likely customers. Despite this setback, geographical expansion continued and New York premises were opened in 1907. Equifax was founded in 1898 by two brothers, Cator and Guy Woolford. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. As one of the key players in the increasingly electronic world of commerce, however, Equifax was likely to survive the thrive. Following these failings, Equifax has faced several lawsuits as well as fines over the years. The company responded that such findings were never used in credit-rating evaluations but were limited to its insurance and consumer investigations businesses (which were later spun off). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Try again later. This legislation gave consumers rights regarding information stored about them in corporate databanks. In 1941, when the war began for the United States, the company was providing 7.5 million reports a year; many of its inspectors, however, were drafted into the military and other employees left the enterprise to engage in war-related endeavors. [46] Moreover, the employee portal was reportedly not the same server targeted in the later breaches, which Motherboard speculates may suggest multiple breaches by more than one party may have occurred. St. James Press, 1999. The company sold stock to the public for the first time in 1965. Between 1983 and 1988, the company's overall revenues increased by nearly 60 percent, to $743 million, and earnings more than doubled. Call toll free: 1-877-842-5215, Top Four Ways To Financial Freedom In 2023, 5 Secret Facts About Credit That You Never Knew, Best Credit Card Practices Ahead of the Holidays, Ways to Use Your Credit Card That Nobody Talks About, 1898: Equifaxs roots begin in this year as a Tennessee-based grocery story. THE CATOR WOOLFORD ESTATE 1815 S. Ponce de Leon, Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Determination and Scope for Fence Permit . By 1920, the company had offices throughout the United States and Canada. The agency also purchased a business intelligence company known as eThority, which has headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. "[49], Several consumers filed lawsuits in small-claims court against Equifax due to the breach, while Equifax later came to a $575 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission to offer either a cash payment or credit monitoring for those affected by the breach. In 1934 Retail Credit purchased a Brooklyn credit agency, Retailers Commercial Agency, Inc. Retail Credit moved to professionalize operations in the 1930s, relying less and less on part-time correspondents for information and more often utilizing full-time, company-trained inspectors. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Son of John Stevens Brohawn and Mary Ellen Rees Woolford.Founder of the Retail Credit Company of Atlanta, Ga., now Equifax, one of the three major credit-rating agencies in the US.Married Charlotte Louise Boyd (19001965) on 01 Jan 1920, at the home of her parents in Griffin, Spalding, GA, U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-2020, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In the first full year of U.S. military involvement, the company lost 1,200 workers. 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Different inspectors carried out the two types of investigations. Under this law, consumers were given the right to gain access to their credit files and correct errors in them. It has been recognized in the Top 100 list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies by Forbes. There was an error deleting this problem. Verify and try again. [11], In 1970, after the company had computerized its records, which led to wider availability of the personal information it held, the U.S. Congress held hearings that led to the enactment of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. [69][70], In July 2013, a federal jury in Oregon awarded $18.6 million to Julie Miller of Marion County against Equifax for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The company experienced rapid growth, and by 1920 it had opened offices all over Canada and the United States, and by the 1960s, the agency was one of the leading credit bureaus. Equifax is the oldest and largest credit bureau in existence today. [71] In her lawsuit, Miller alleged Equifax had merged her credit reports with another person with a different Social Security number, date of birth, and address. Source: International Directory of Company Histories, Vol. By the end of the company's second year, the staff had expanded to eight and the volume of sales was growing steadily. Veda had previously acquired the Australian market research and opinion polling company ReachTEL in September 2015, which continues to produce opinion polls in Australia. [42], Equifax also offers fraud prevention products based on device fingerprinting such as "FraudIQ Authenticate Device. One of the country's top credit-reporting agencies, Equifax is one of Georgia's most profitable companies. In the following year, however, the number of customers increased and the company also branched out to other small, fast-growing commercial centers in Georgia. [47], According to Bloomberg, a person familiar with the breach believed this early-March intrusion may have been carried out by the same party that breached Equifax's computer systems again in May. All rights reserved. [75] A federal judge reduced the award to $1.62 million in 2014. [48] The event was considered "one of the biggest data breaches in history. [42] Equifax and other credit monitoring agencies are required by law to provide US residents with one free credit file disclosure every 12 months; the Annualcreditreport.com website incorporates data from U.S. Equifax credit records. [62], On October 13, 2017, the attack was revealed to have been performed by hijacking third-party analytics JavaScript from Digital River brand FireClick. Miller's lawyer, Justin Baxter, explained that the false reporting damaged Miller's reputation, she was denied credit, and her private information was given to businesses Miller had no relationship with. 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