Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #16040236
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 16040236
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Account information incorrect
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60506
Date Received: 2025-09-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-09-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my credit file contains an account ( XX/XX/XXXXXXXX ) that I never authorized to be reported, nor did I give my consent for them to be furnished to any credit reporting agency. At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing this information to be included in my credit file. LEGAL VIOLATIONS : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b, a consumer 's credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumer 's express consent. The inclusion of this account in my filewithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information. Additionally, under FCRA XXXX05B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), when a consumer submits a report to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) identifying disputed information, the credit reporting agency must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite this, Equifax continues to report the account, causing ongoing harm. Equifax has also failed to meet its obligations under FCRA 1681e ( b ), which requires that credit reporting agencies maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information in a consumer 's file. The lack of verifiable documentation from the furnisher or the agency demonstrates that this legal standard has not been met. As a result, my credit score has been negatively affected, limiting my access to credit, housing, and other essential financial opportunities. Specifically : I have been denied for legitimate credit applications due to this unauthorized account When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates I was recently denied rental housing because of this negative information My insurance premiums are higher due to credit-based pricing This has caused ongoing financial stress and embarrassment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #16040236 about?
Complaint #16040236 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-09-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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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.?
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Disclaimer
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