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I have made a full and final settlement for a Halifax debt.

They have written to me asking for proof of id by either a passport or driving licence.

Why would they ask for such a thing? They have written to me several times, spoken on the phone a couple never an issue with security questions, or letters arriving what could they want to update?

I am a little suspicious and thought it may be wise to do a SAR.

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts.

thanks

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  • fermi
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    Hard to say, but from the subtext of that can it be said that you have moved etc since the debt was accrued and there was a point when it was not being paid?
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  • I have moved house during this time frame but they where aware of this and I have had letters from them at my new address for the last 2 years. I was with a DMC, but reccently stopped using them and went it alone.
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