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CIFAS Question

Hi there

I have just got my credit report from Experian and it has a CIFAS entry on it for an old address and in a completely different name. The thing is i havent lived at that address for nearly 3 years and the date recorded says Feb this year so why is it on my record when the Electoral Register entries clearly show i haven't lived there for years? What has it got to do with me what strangers do years after I have moved out, they didn't even use my name or anything???

Is it something I should worry about?

Thanks for your help

B

Comments

  • What catagory is it recorded as ?
    :rolleyes: It’s hard enough remembering my opinions - without remembering my reasons for them :rolleyes:
  • I don't know. it just says:

    Product Type: Personal Loan - unsecured
    Type of Case: Application Fraud (Facility Refused) - Material Falsehoods in the personal information provided in the application/proposal.
    Reason for Referral: Refer to CIFAS member
  • jay78
    jay78 Posts: 376 Forumite
    benners_2k wrote: »
    Hi there

    I have just got my credit report from Experian and it has a CIFAS entry on it for an old address and in a completely different name. The thing is i havent lived at that address for nearly 3 years and the date recorded says Feb this year so why is it on my record when the Electoral Register entries clearly show i haven't lived there for years? What has it got to do with me what strangers do years after I have moved out, they didn't even use my name or anything???

    Is it something I should worry about?

    Thanks for your help

    B

    This is exactly the same position I'm in. File_Wizzard can you get back to us?
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