Consumer complaint received 2025-04-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to immediately take enforcement action against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for multiple and repeated violations of federal law. I submitted written disputes, identity theft documentation, and supporting materials over 30 days ago ( date of the letter ), and they failed to comply with statutory duties under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related federal laws. This delay constitutes additional violations. 

Violations Committed : 15 U.S.C. 1681, FCRA 607 ( b ) : Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Failure to investigate disputes within 30 days FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) : Failure to reinvestigate and issue findings 15 U.S.C. 1692g : Failure to notify consumer of alleged debts Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 68016809 ) : Failure to safeguard consumer information 18 U.S.C. 1028 : Identity theft and misuse of personal data 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ) : Failure to provide victim assistance ( fraud alerts, recovery tools ) Metro2 / XXXX Violations : Noncompliance with industry reporting standards Texas Penal Code 32.51 and 32.53 : Violations related to identity theft, fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, and consumer fraud under Texas law 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
3. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
4. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
5. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
6. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
7. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
8. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
9. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
10. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
11. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
12. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
13. The inquiry was not authorized XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
14. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
15. Request to Block and Delete Fraudulent Accounts under 15 U.S.C. 1681c- 2 ( a ) XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
16. Request to Block and Delete Fraudulent Accounts under 15 U.S.C. 1681c- 2 ( a ) XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
17. Request to Block and Delete Fraudulent Accounts under 15 U.S.C. 1681c- 2 ( a ) XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
18. Request to Block and Delete Fraudulent Accounts under 15 U.S.C. 1681c- 2 ( a ) XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

Requested Relief from the CFPB : Enforce immediate removal and blocking of all fraudulent accounts listed above. 
Compel deletion of all unauthorized hard inquiries. 
Mandate removal of inaccurate personal information, including addresses and employers. 
Require written confirmation from all three credit bureaus, including updated credit reports. 
Ensure that identity theft protections ( e.g., fraud alerts ) are implemented as required by law. 
Initiate investigation and sanctions for failure to comply with FCRA deadlines. 
Fine or discipline bureaus for their willful neglect of legal obligations. 
Declaration : I affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements made in this complaint are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I respectfully request urgent enforcement by the CFPB to protect my rights and remove damaging, false, and fraudulent information from my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation