Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian has neither corrected nor removed. I am filing a complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report.

Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation.

This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, Equifax 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C.

5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. 2025-CFPB-0002 ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation. Same For Transunion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Subject : Dispute of Unauthorized Inquiries Under FCRA, Metro 2 Guidelines, and Section 605B To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the unauthorized and inaccurate inquiries on my credit report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Metro 2 reporting standards, and Consumer Data Industry Association ( CDIA ) guidelines, I request an immediate investigation and removal of these inquiries. 

Additionally, my personal information was exposed in the Equifax data breach, making me a victim of potential identity theft. Under Section 605B of the FCRA, I have the right to have fraudulent information blocked from my credit report. As required, I am providing supporting documentation.

Unauthorized Hard Inquiries to Be Removed : The following hard inquiries were made without my authorization and should be removed immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Legal Basis for My Dispute : FCRA Section 605B : Requires credit bureaus to block fraudulent information related to identity theft within four business days. FCRA Section 611 : Grants me the right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information and have it corrected or deleted within 30 days. Metro 2 Guidelines : Credit bureaus must follow proper reporting standards, ensuring only verified and legally obtained information appears on consumer reports. CDIA Standards : The industry mandates that data furnishers verify
reported information before including it in consumer reports.

Requested Action : 1. Immediately remove all unauthorized inquiries listed above from my credit report.

2. Provide proof of my authorization for each of the disputed inquiries. If no authorization exists, these inquiries must be deleted under FCRA and Metro 2 compliance.

3. Ensure that these inquiries are not reinserted into my report without proper notification, as required under FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ).

Please consider this letter my formal dispute. If these unauthorized inquiries are not removed, I am prepared to escalate my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my states Attorney Generals office. 

I expect a response within 30 days, as required by law. Please send confirmation of the removals to my address listed above. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief