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Removal guide

How to remove yourself from DataX

Site
consumers.dataxltd.com
Category
risk
Difficulty
Medium (freeze is mail-only)
Time to processopt-out effective within 5 days of receipt; freeze per state statute (~1–3 business days from receipt)

What they publish

subprime/short-term lending applications, bank account and alternative credit data

Owner / network: Equifax (acquired 2018)

Removing yourself, step by step

0 of 4 done
  1. Call 800-295-4790 for immediate 5-year prescreen opt-out.
  2. Mail the signed permanent opt-out election form to P.O. Box 740125.
  3. Mail the credit freeze request form to P.O. Box 740124; retain PIN.
  4. Request free annual disclosure and dispute inaccuracies.

Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.

How they confirm it

no gate; name, address, SSN, DOB on forms; they warn against emailing PII

If they ignore you

CFPB complaint (Equifax entity), state AG

Data brokers re-list. Check again in about 60 days.

Re-listing risk for this site: 5-year opt-out expires; permanent and freeze persist

Common questions

How do I remove myself from DataX?

Use DataX's opt-out page (consumers.dataxltd.com/consumerOptOut). The guide above lists 4 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.

How long does DataX take to remove my information?

opt-out effective within 5 days of receipt; freeze per state statute (~1–3 business days from receipt). That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.

Will my information come back on DataX?

5-year opt-out expires; permanent and freeze persist. Check again in about 60 days.

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