Key Takeaways

  • 5,636 credit reporting complaints from Illinois.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (1,832).
  • Most common issue: Incorrect information on credit report.
5,636 Total credit reporting complaints
30 Companies involved
5 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Credit reporting in Illinois

Common Issues

Incorrect information on credit report 4,277
Credit reporting company's investigation 599
Unable to get credit report/credit score 359
Improper use of my credit report 232
Credit monitoring or identity protection 169

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to credit reporting complaints from Illinois.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 4,051 71.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,540 27.3%
Closed with monetary relief 30 0.5%
Closed 14 0.2%
Untimely response 1 0%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Credit reporting complaints have been filed in Illinois?

    5,636 complaints about credit reporting have been filed from Illinois.

  • Which company gets the most credit reporting complaints in Illinois?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,832 credit reporting complaints in Illinois.

  • What is the most common issue with credit reporting in Illinois?

    The most frequently reported issue is Incorrect information on credit report with 4,277 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.