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Anti money laundering on my credit file?

PLEASE HELP, I AM SO WORRIED RIGHT NOW??

I have applied for a loan and on my noodle credit search its showing "Anti Money laundering" as a credit search?

What does this mean? i am so confused right now

Comments

  • It's just part of standard checks by lenders. Nothing to worry about.

    Unless of course, you have a suitcase full of blood stained banknotes under your bed, in which case there's a lot to worry about.
  • boo_star
    boo_star Posts: 3,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    It's just part of standard checks by lenders. Nothing to worry about.

    Unless of course, you have a suitcase full of blood stained banknotes under your bed, in which case there's a lot to worry about.

    As long as they're under your bed then there's still no need to worry.

    The CRA's don't know that much about us. Yet.
  • An Anti-Money Laundering check is just that. A check to see that you are not taking part in money laundering. All banks have to do it by law. If you are not taking part in money laundering then you can sleep safely at night.
    Anything I say in no way constitutes financial advice and anything you do is your own decision.
  • StopIt
    StopIt Posts: 1,470 Forumite
    Are you money laundering?


    If no: STOP BEING IN A PANIC OVER A CHECK IN ALL CAPS.


    If yes: time to move to Bermuda.

    In debt and looking for help? Look here for the MSE Debt Help Guide.
    Also, If you need any free and impartial debt advice, the National Debtline, Stepchange, and the CAB can help.
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