Consumer complaint received 2025-06-16 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to immediately take enforcement action against Experian, Equifax 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 ) XXXX / CDIA Violations : Noncompliance with industry reporting standards South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act ( SCUTPA ), S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-10 et seq. : Unfair and deceptive business and reporting practices South Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act, S.C. Code Ann. 37-20-110 et seq. : Failure to prevent or address identity theft and misuse of personal information Fraudulent and Inaccurate Accounts to Be Removed 1. XXXX  XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2. 


2. XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) Metro 2 : Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

3. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX : Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

4. XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

4. XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX : Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

5. XXXX XXXX  ( ORIGINAL CREDITOR : XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

6. XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA : 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA : 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA : 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX : Reporting format violations SC Law : S.C. Code Ann. 39-5-20, 39-5-110, 37-20-180 DEMAND : Immediate deletion and blocking under FCRA 1681c-2.

Fraudulent Inquiries to Remove XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unfamiliar or Incorrect Addresses XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Incorrect Employer : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX 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.

Supporting Documentation Previously Submitted to Bureaus : Government-issued photo ID Social Security card Police report documenting identity theft Proof of current address Original dispute letters dated XX/XX/scrub> 2025 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 non-monetary relief