FICO Investors Invited to Join Fraud Investigation

Schall Law Firm announces investigation into Fair Isaac Corporation for potential securities violations.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:56pm

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The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, has announced an investigation into Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) on behalf of investors. The investigation focuses on whether FICO issued false or misleading statements and failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. This follows an investigation launched by Senator Josh Hawley into FICO's dominance of the credit scoring market.

Why it matters

FICO is a major player in the credit scoring industry, with its product used by 90% of lenders. The investigation could uncover potential fraud or misconduct that has allowed FICO to maintain its market dominance and impose significant price increases on consumers and lenders.

The details

According to Senator Hawley, FICO has leveraged its status as the only credit score accepted for conforming mortgage loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to raise prices rather than compete on price. The Schall Law Firm is investigating whether FICO violated securities laws through false or misleading statements or failure to disclose relevant information to investors.

  • On March 23, 2026, Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation into FICO's credit scoring market dominance.
  • The Schall Law Firm announced its investigation into FICO on April 12, 2026.

The players

Fair Isaac Corporation

A leading provider of credit scoring services, with its FICO score used by 90% of lenders.

Senator Josh Hawley

A Republican senator from Missouri who launched an investigation into FICO's market dominance and pricing practices.

Schall Law Firm

A national shareholder rights litigation firm investigating potential securities violations by Fair Isaac Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“FICO dominates the credit scoring market with a product used by 90% of lenders, potentially commanding an even larger market share for first-time home buyers. FICO reinforces that position through its status for decades as the only credit score accepted for conforming mortgage loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, despite the long-delayed promise of another competitor entering the market. Rather than competing on price, FICO has leveraged this market position to impose a pattern of extraordinary price increases.”

— Senator Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The Schall Law Firm is encouraging FICO investors who have suffered losses to contact the firm to discuss their rights and participate in the investigation.

The takeaway

This investigation highlights concerns about FICO's dominant position in the credit scoring market and the potential for the company to abuse that position through unfair pricing practices and lack of transparency. The outcome could have significant implications for consumers, lenders, and the broader credit industry.