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Does the German Credit Agency SCHUFA know about UK based credit?
Hi all, I am planning to move to Germany in the near future and wonder what the big Credit Agency SCHUFA knows about UK-held credit and such, in particular for a mortgage application. I am German, but have lived in the UK since 2017. I have a joint mortgage for a house from 2022 (5yr deal) and have been quite active in…
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MIL collections letter - not my debt - what next?
Hi all, I live in a rented property, recently moved in (early Mach). Received a letter today which was addressed to 'Owner Occupier'. Wasn't sure if i should open it but did. It was a debt collection letter for Shell Energy from MIL collections. I haven't had an account with Shell Energy, and neither to my knowledge did…
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Why do UK victims of ID fraud have few rights?
Finally a victim of ID fraud at 70. Spent years paranoid about identity security. Shredding everything with identifiers. Not on social media. Not on public electoral role. No-one has any physical access to my papers. Paranoid about PC security. Never use wifi for banking. Never use same passwords anywhere.I find it…
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I've been ask to supply my statutory credit report
I'm working with a national organisation which provides grants, as well as loans (which I have zero interest in). I've been asked to supply them with my statutory credit report from Experian in order to continue to receive support from them. Can they insist on this? My concern is they're trying to get this info for free…
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BT - old default on credit file
Hi - first post so apologies if this has been covered before… I recently discovered I have a default dating back to 2016 on my TransUnion credit file (others appear clear) it’s for £41,from BT and I wasn’t aware of it but willing and able to pay this. but I’m stuck in a loop of BT call centres trying to pay this and…
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Can I remove a default and claim compensation?
I ended a car finance (HP) in Dec 2022 as I took out another loan with lower interest. As part of the loan the lender sent payment directly to the creditor. The creditor chased me on January 23 for non payment. I followed up with evidence of payment (after asking the loan company to send to me). The creditor stated the…
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Is an 'AP' marker more damaging than a 'Default'
Hello, I entered a DMP in December 2021. Lender one has agreed to backdate by default to 31/Dec/2021 as a gesture of goodwill. Lender two I still have a complaint open with as they didn't default me until January 2023. My question is what is the best outcome I should ask for? Backdate the default to when I started the DMP…
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Problem getting a new personal loan and also appyling for a credit card.
I work full time and get a reasonable salary. I am also lucky enough to live in a property mortgage free, and have the usual monthly outgoings. I already have both a personal loan and a credit card - I have not missed any payments on the loan, and always make the minimum payment on my card, sometimes more. However when I…
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Total Clear on bank account
I have today noticed a pending payment on my bank account for Total Clear of £34.19. I have contacted my bank and they can’t find any Company details for them, can anyone help please so I can contact them and stop these payments
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Issue logging in to Experian
Hi everybody, As a result of a recent case of identity theft, whereby my stolen driver's licence was used to open at least one mobile contract (that I'm currently aware of) in my name, I set myself up on Experian's Credit Expert system. This allowed me to lock my report and keep a regular eye on any suspicious activity. Up…
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credit score and credit card
can i ask a credit card company to correct an action re. a debt which was cleared but which is affecting a credit score
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Low Transunion Score
Hi all, I have an excellent credit rating (Transunion aside). My score with the other agencies is excellent, yet my Transion score never goes above 600. I am signed up with totally money (who use Transunion) and I get congratulatory notifications saying I have never missed a payment etc. I am hoping to get a mortgage in…
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Repeatedly rejected for credit with high credit score
Hi - I wonder if anyone can help me. I’ve been rejected for credit by two companies (Apple and John Lewis) to get an iPhone on finance. The first one was a soft check so didn’t impact my credit score, so the second wasn’t to do with the first. My credit score is high with all three agencies (e.g. 999 with Experian, 867 on…
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Transunion hard credit search, what do the letters after signify?
Happy new year. I was looking at my transunion credit file through Credit Karma (f/k/a Noddle) and noticed a bunch of letters after the hard credit search I had. I'd applied and got the product, but I'm curious to know what it all means? The entries are below - the italicised words are the ones of interest. Obviously I…
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You need to pay your credit card off IN FULL every month – but do you need to wait for statement?
When using a credit card to build your credit score/rating/worthiness, Martin always says pay it off IN FULL every month. In order to have positive effects on your credit score, do you need to wait for your credit card statement to be generated and THEN pay it off, or is it okay to spend on the credit card and immediately…
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Madison constantly searching my file
Madison constantly searching my file And I can’t figure out why I don’t have clearscore only credit Karma how do I stop this any help appreciated
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Default dilemma. Ideas if any appreciated.
My partner's landlord is increasing the rent from 800 to 850 from April. Cost of living increase. I moved in with her 8 months ago. I'm not on the lease, but we split bills. Landlord offered to hold the rent if I joined the lease to improve security. I filled out the forms. Unfortunately their checks revealed a default…
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Companies House
My details have been used fraudulently to create a new company, making me Director, Secretary and Person of significance. In turn this has led to credit card applications, which thankfully were flagged and the application did not succeed. How in this day and age can Companies be opened with no checks made? Companies House…
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Setting aside a CCJ - error in amount claimed
Hi everyone, would really appreciate some assistance. I've just found out that a CCJ was issued and registered against me this week, all the claim and defence forms and paperwork had been sent to a previous address which I had left 3 months prior to the claim, so I was completely unaware this was all going on. The claimant…
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CCJs on Transunion only - problematic?
Been sorting myself out and I've got one default CC with Lowell that I'm regularly paying back. Did have a CCJ for HSBC that dropped off my account last year (even though only banked with Lloyds since 1990 something) - apparently a HSBC CC from 2007. Anyway, once that dropped off, I got an Ocean CC (Capital One) with a…
