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recoverydust
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i am having to consider bankruptcy and went to an advice centre who gave me a form to fill in for experian, to ensure that all the debts were put on the form.
I filled it in and then got a letter saying that due to data protection they need a photocopy of my driving licence and copies of two bills.official letters with my name and address.
is this usual?
because i think i could do it online without sending any ID
thank you
I filled it in and then got a letter saying that due to data protection they need a photocopy of my driving licence and copies of two bills.official letters with my name and address.
is this usual?
because i think i could do it online without sending any ID
thank you
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I've never had that before and I always apply for mine by post.
Do you have quite a common name? That's the only reason I can think of, that they've got two similar records and want to make sure they send out the right one.When I joined, I needed a name. The forum members gave one to me...I am INAN
"Fortunes ebb and flow and a boat must move with the tide and be thankful that it floats." Judith Allnatt0 -
No, never had this problem either.:pB&SC No. 298
Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
and WISE too late!0 -
Try ringing them to see what it's about.When I joined, I needed a name. The forum members gave one to me...I am INAN
"Fortunes ebb and flow and a boat must move with the tide and be thankful that it floats." Judith Allnatt0 -
is this definatley for bankruotcy or a DRO? (usually with CAB its a question asked if your looking at a DRO as these are a little different)
are you on the electoral register as well?We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will0 -
Phil, the way I read the OP was that Experian have asked for this information, which is why it's weird.When I joined, I needed a name. The forum members gave one to me...I am INAN
"Fortunes ebb and flow and a boat must move with the tide and be thankful that it floats." Judith Allnatt0 -
must be some confusion over your name0
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i am not on electoral roll here but was at my last address.
I have sent off what they requested and await a response
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It's certainly not unusual.
If the report is to be sent to an address that they hadn't previously had on file for you, then that is the most common reason for extra checks.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
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