Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am formally requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) immediately enforce corrective action against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for persistent and repeated violations of federal law. Over 30 days ago, I submitted detailed written disputes, comprehensive identity theft documentation, and supporting evidence. The bureaus have unlawfully failed to comply with their statutory obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and associated federal laws, constituting further violations.

Violations Committed by THE BUREAUS : 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( FCRA 607 ( b ) ) : Failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy.

FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Failure to investigate consumer disputes within the statutory 30-day timeframe.

FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) : Failure to conduct reinvestigations and provide findings.

15 U.S.C. 1692g : Failure to notify the consumer of alleged debts within the required timeframe.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. XXXX ) : Failure to adequately safeguard consumer personal information. 
18 U.S.C. 1028 : Identity theft and unauthorized misuse of personal data.

15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ) : Failure to provide adequate victim assistance, fraud alerts, and recovery tools. 
XXXX Violations : Noncompliance with established industry reporting standards. 
Florida Criminal Statutes : Violations relating to identity theft and consumer fraud.

FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) : Failure to respond to validation requests within 30 days.

Fraudulent and Inaccurate Accounts Requiring Immediate Removal and Permanent Blocking : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Issues : Charged-off status, discrepancies, lack of proper notification Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ) : Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy FCRA 1681i ( a ) : Failure to properly reinvestigate disputed information FCRA 1681g : Failure to disclose verification records FCRA 1681b : Lack of permissible purpose FDCPA 1692g : Failure to validate debt within 5 days FDCPA 1692e : Misrepresentation of debt status XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Unfair and deceptive reporting practices, misrepresenting the legitimacy or accuracy of a debt XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Attempting to enforce a debt known to be illegitimate, or asserting rights that do not exist, including continued furnishing of false information Request : REMOVE AND BLOCK ALL LATE PAYMENTS OF THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY under FCRA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Issues : Charged-off status, discrepancies, lack of proper notification Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ) : Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy FCRA 1681i ( a ) : Failure to properly reinvestigate disputed information FCRA 1681g : Failure to disclose verification records FCRA 1681b : Lack of permissible purpose FDCPA 1692g : Failure to validate debt within 5 days FDCPA 1692e : Misrepresentation of debt status XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : Unfair and deceptive reporting practices, misrepresenting the legitimacy or accuracy of a debt XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Attempting to enforce a debt known to be illegitimate, or asserting rights that do not exist, including continued furnishing of false information Request : REMOVE AND BLOCK ALL LATE PAYMENTS OF THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY under FCRA 1681c-2, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Incorrect Names, Addresses, and Employers : Incorrect Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX FL XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Incorrect Employers : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ) : Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy FDUTPA 501.204 : Misrepresentation through false data XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Attempting to collect or report information known to be false Request : REMOVE ALL INACCURATE PERSONAL DATA IMMEDIATELY. 
Requested Relief from the CFPB : Immediate enforcement of removal and permanent blocking of all fraudulent and inaccurate accounts listed.

Immediate deletion of all unauthorized hard inquiries.

Correction of all inaccurate personal information, including addresses, employers, and names. 
Provision of updated credit reports from all three bureaus confirming these corrections. 
Implementation of statutory identity theft protections, including fraud alerts. 
Comprehensive investigation and imposition of sanctions for failure to comply with FCRA and FDCPA mandated deadlines. 
Imposition of appropriate fines or disciplinary actions against the bureaus for willful neglect of their legal obligations. 
Supporting Documentation Previously Submitted : Government-issued photo identification Social Security card Official police report documenting identity theft Proof of current residence Original dispute letters TO THE CREDITORS Declaration : I hereby affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all statements provided herein are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Due to the significant harm caused by the illegal actions of these bureaus and creditors, I request urgent intervention from the CFPB to enforce compliance with federal law, protect my consumer rights, and restore the integrity of my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief