Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #16432876
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 16432876
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 78621
Date Received: 2025-10-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-10-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am a victim of identity theft. My credit report contains multiple fraudulent accounts and hard inquiries that I did not authorize, open, or initiate. These items appeared without my knowledge and are the result of my personal information being compromised. I have already submitted disputes to the credit bureaus and provided supporting documentation, including a government-issued ID, Social Security card, proof of address, and an FTC Identity Theft Report. Despite this, the following unauthorized accounts and inquiries remain on my credit reports : XXXX Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # : XXXX The credit bureaus have failed to delete these items or provide proper verification, which is a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : 1681i Failure to properly reinvestigate disputed information 1681c-2 ( FCRA 605B ) Failure to block identity theft-related information 1681e ( b ) Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #16432876 about?
Complaint #16432876 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 2025-10-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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
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