The Work Number Employment Verification Reports
What is The Work Number?
The Work Number (TWN) is an employment and income verification service. It is part of Equifax Workforce Solutions that is also known as TALX, a subsidiary of Equifax.
Who Uses The Work Number Reports?
The Work Number Reports income and and employment data that is collected from employers and payroll processing companies.
The Work Number supplies this info to the following industries to verify income and employment:
- Auto
- Finance
- Credit Card
- Government
- Mortgage
- Employment
Anyone that requests a report from The Work Number must have your written permission to do so.
Errors on The Work Number Reports
When The Work Number report is incorrect it can be devastating. It can cause you to be denied financing, credit, a home, social services, and employment to name a few.
If errors on your The Work Number report have caused you to be denied any of the above, you may be able to sue in federal court.
Fill out the free case review form now or call 1-877-735-8600 to see if you have a case.
Can I Dispute Errors on The Work Number Report?
Yes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) you have the right to dispute any incorrect information reported by The Work Number or any other consumer reporting agency.
Once you file dispute The Work Number will have 30 days to investigate and verify your dispute and correct any mistakes.
How To Dispute a Report by The Work Number
Here are the three main ways to dispute a report provided by The Work Number:
- Online: https://theworknumber.com/employee-data-dispute-form
- Phone: 866-222-5880 or for TTY-hearing impaired 800-424-0253
- Mail: Equifax Workforce Solutions
ATTN: DISPUTE
3470 Rider Trail South
Earth City, MO 63045

When disputing by mail you will need to download and send The Work Number Employee Dispute Form
Ignored Disputes by The Work Number
If you tried to dispute inaccurate employment and income information provided by The Work Number and they did not correct the errors, you may be able to sue. The accuracy of consumer reports is critical. The FCRA protects you from consumer reporting agencies that report misinformation about you.
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Consumer Law Firm Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. Can Help
If you have been denied credit, a job, housing, or loans due to inaccurate information being reported by The Work Number you may have a case. When you try to dispute errors and The Work Number ignores your dispute or does not correct their mistakes you have rights. Assert your rights today and get a free case review.
The attorneys at Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. have been fighting for consumers like you for over 20 years. Call 1-877-735-8600 to find out if you have a case against The Work Number.
Contact Information for The Work Number
- Address: 3470 Rider Trail South
- City: Earth City
- State: Missouri
- Zip Code: 63045
- Phone 1: 866-604-6570
- Phone 2: 866-222-5880
- Website: www.TheWorkNumber.com
