How do I read my Equifax dispute results?

Summary of the article:

“What does disputed information was verified and updated mean”

Updated: This can mean either of the following:
Information you disputed has been revised. Information you disputed has
been verified as accurate by an information furnisher and therefore left
as is, but other information on your account, unrelated to your dispute,
has been updated.

“When should I expect my Equifax settlement check”

Settlement benefits for eligible out-of-pocket losses and time spent will
begin issuing in mid-December 2022.

“What is the status of the Equifax settlement”

Settlement appeals have been resolved and the Settlement is now effective.
Per the terms of the Settlement, claimants who submitted a valid claim for
credit monitoring services were sent an email or letter by mail providing
information on how to activate credit monitoring services with Experian.
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“What does it mean when a dispute is verified as accurate”

What happens if the disputed item is found to be accurate If the item has
been verified as accurate, then the credit bureaus are no longer
investigating it. That means the credit bureaus will remove the “in
dispute” label by removing the XB code. Cached

“How do I know if my credit dispute was approved”

If you initiated your dispute request online and received a confirmation
number, we will periodically email you the status until we’ve completed
the investigation. You can also log into your myEquifax account and view
your status by clicking the “check status of a dispute” button.

“What does disputed transaction list mean”

Definition. Disputed Transaction. A disputed transaction is a debit or
credit card transaction that the cardholder is claiming is illegitimate in
some way. They may claim the purchase was fraudulent, they didn’t receive
what they paid for, or the amount was incorrect.

“What was the payout amount for the Equifax settlement”

The low-dollar payouts are the result of an anemic settlement negotiated
by the FTC. As part of the settlement’s restitution fund, Equifax had to
create a fixed pot of $31 million to cover compensation for consumers
whose data was stolen but hadn’t yet been the victim of any direct loss.

“What is the average Equifax settlement amount”

If you were one of the millions of Americans affected by the Equifax hack,
you can file a claim here(opens in a new tab). However, don’t expect much.
Users on social media who have received their payout from the credit
agency are not thrilled, with the average sum received by most being
$5.21.

“How much will I receive from Equifax data breach settlement”

Equifax Data Breach Settlement Summary

Those who suffered direct losses due to the breach and were able to
provide documentation of out-of-pocket costs were eligible for up to
$20,000.

“How long does it take for credit score to update after dispute”

If you file a dispute regarding information on your Equifax credit report,
you can generally expect to receive the results of the investigation
within 30 days. If the information on your credit report is found to be
inaccurate or incomplete, your credit report will be updated, generally
within about 30 days.