Total complaints
36
Filed since .Thi
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
EQUIFAX
36 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.
36 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB
This profile shows EQUIFAX's complaint history from CFPB public records. 36 consumers have filed complaints since .Thi. The company has a 0% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0% of cases.
36
Total Complaints
0%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
0%
Relief Provided
9
States Active
.Thi
Since
Timely response
0%
CFPB-tracked response window
Relief rate
0%
Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief
Timely response rate 0.0%
Federal benchmark
CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.
Relief rate 0.0%
Industry median
Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
EQUIFAX complaint mix by product
- FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY 31 86.1% – 0% relief
- any information 1 2.8% – 0% relief
- and unfair 1 2.8% – 0% relief
- B 1 2.8% – 0% relief
- THE REPORTING 1 2.8% – 0% relief
- both the 1 2.8% – 0% relief
How EQUIFAX's 36 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
Complaints by Product
| Product | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA | 31 |
| any information that is inaccurate | 1 |
| and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system ; 2. The Congress has stated that you | 1 |
| B | 1 |
| THE REPORTING AGENCIES | 1 |
| both the debt and the collection and reporting activities of both XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are knowingly FRAUDULENT | 1 |
Top States
| State | Complaints |
|---|---|
| and XXXX {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION ( and there are many violations ). I DEMAND YOU | 26 |
| and EXPERIAN {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION ( and there are many violations ). I DEMAND YOU | 3 |
| and XXXX {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION ( and there are many violations ). | 1 |
| XXXX and XXXX must remove the accounts listed below. | 1 |
| are assuming a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 3 ). | 1 |
| XXXX ) to contact XXXX XXXX and get the approval for removal the account above directly. I also asked for them to send me proof of application for credit inquiries listed above there are inquiries reporting to ( XXXX | 1 |
| AND XXXX. THIS HAS CAUSED ME A GREAT DEAL OF EMOTIONAL STRESS | 1 |
| and XXXX | 1 |
| XXXX | 1 |
Top Issues
| Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|
| and the information on the XXXX | 28 |
| and the information on the TRANSUNION | 3 |
| or unverifiable | 1 |
| credit standing | 1 |
| OR D ABOVE ( XXXX ) XXXX Source : XXXX Date Submitted : XX/XX/XXXX Report Number : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Company : XXXX XXXX This account was opened in XXXX. This account has since then been paid and closed. I reached out to XXXX XXXX and asked for them to remove this item from my credit report. XXXX XXXX agreed to do so | 1 |
| ANDMY REQUEST HAS NOT BEEN HONORED. I HAVE SENT FTC REPORTS | 1 |
| and UNCONSTITUTIONAL as a matter of law pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and XXXX and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution | 1 |
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
What the CFPB Record Shows About EQUIFAX
EQUIFAX has accumulated 36 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 9 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 34 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to .Thi, and the most recent logged activity is step BEFOR, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.
Looking at response behavior, EQUIFAX reports a 0% timely-response rate and has closed 0% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 0% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA", and the single most common underlying issue is "and the information on the XXXX".
Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating EQUIFAX: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does EQUIFAX have?
EQUIFAX has received 36 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Does EQUIFAX respond to complaints on time?
EQUIFAX has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
What is the most common complaint about EQUIFAX?
The most common issue reported against EQUIFAX is "and the information on the XXXX" in the "FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA" product category.
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