Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #16489302
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 16489302
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 Jersey
ZIP Code: 070XX
Date Received: 2025-10-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-10-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This is a follow-up complaint regarding Equifax 's continued reporting of inaccurate, unverifiable, and misleading information on my credit file in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ). Despite my previous disputes, the same problem remains unresolved. Equifax has repeatedly failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation or provide proper validation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ). Under FACTA Title I, Section 151, consumer reporting agencies are obligated to ensur e that all reported data is accurate, complete, and properly verified. Moreover, 15 U.S.C. 6801 of the GLBA imposes a duty to safeguard the accuracy and confidentiality of consumer information, which includes preventing the dissemination of false or misleading data. Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), codified at 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., financial disclosures must be clear, complete, and accurate. The continued failure to correct and validate this disputed information constitutes a violation of my consumer rights and subjects Equifax to potential regulatory and civil liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #16489302 about?
Complaint #16489302 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 2025-10-09T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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