Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #16012542
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 16012542
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: New York
ZIP Code: 14226
Date Received: 2025-09-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-09-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This is a formal dispute regarding the inaccurate and unauthorized reporting of accounts on my credit file. I did not open or approve these accounts, and I was never informed of their addition. The fact that the information reported varies between the credit bureaus further proves its inaccuracy. This violates 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) of the FCRA, which requires the credit bureaus to ensure maximum accuracy of consumer information. It also violates 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which obligates credit bureaus to investigate disputed items within 30 days, and 15 U.S.C. 1681g, which entitles consumers to complete and accurate disclosure of their records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #16012542 about?
Complaint #16012542 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-09-17T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.