A comprehensive database-matching service that helps communications and utility providers prevent application fraud and recover unpaid balances.

Equifax 2000 helps validate application data and locate skip accounts by comparing new-applicant information with past-due and unpaid-final-bill data contributed by the member companies. Using key components that include name, address, telephone number, driver's liscense and Social Security number, Exchange 2000 matches the information and delivers results in detailed reports. Helps prevent fraud. Reduce risk exposure. Improve collection rates. Combining member information with risk assessment and locate capabilities. Equifax manages this unique database for the telecommunications and utility member comapnies. The information contained within the database remains the property of the individual company.

Identifying potential fraud and locating individuals who owe past-due and final-bill balances

Exchange 2000:

• Can provide new-applicant, past-due and unpaid-final-bill matching services between member companies
• Identifies potentially erroneous Social Security Numbers, helping reduce risk exposure
• Delivers current addresses and telephone numbers for unpaid accounts, complementng existing collection procedures and reducing administrative time and expenses
• Can be accessed through the MultiVision^SM platform via system to system and Windows for on-line inquiries, and via tape cartridges and electronic batch processing for updates to the Exchange 2000 database
• Interfaces with other services, including POSITIVE ID^SM, SmartLetter^SM collection notices, revenue recovery models and outside collection agencies
• Generates detailed management reports for tracking collection activities, system effectiveness, aged uncollected accounts receivable and account payment profiles
• Ensures the confidentiality of all informaion, preserving consumer rights to privacy and fair information practices while protecting customer relationships

An efficient, cost-effective way to reduce risk, prevent fraud and recover lost revenue Exchange 2000 is part of a growing family of innovative products and services that comprise the Equifax Total Solution — your strategic master plan for growth and control. Call 1-800-879-1025 to contact an Equifax representative today.