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Hard Search made by Atos
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Pondiechips
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Hi there,
I'm a newbie to the site looking for some advice. Hope I'm in the right area, apologies if not.
Today I signed up to Creditwise through my Capital one account and whilst looking through my file I noticed a Hard Search was made on the 12th June 2018. It's listed as a 'Director Credit Search' and was made by a company called ATOS ORIGIN IT SERVICES UK LTD.
To my knowledge I haven't applied for any credit and the only information I can find about Atos is linked to the DWP. I dont claim benefits. Bit confused about it all and would really appreciate some advice how to find out who authorised the search.
Thanks in advance
P.
I'm a newbie to the site looking for some advice. Hope I'm in the right area, apologies if not.
Today I signed up to Creditwise through my Capital one account and whilst looking through my file I noticed a Hard Search was made on the 12th June 2018. It's listed as a 'Director Credit Search' and was made by a company called ATOS ORIGIN IT SERVICES UK LTD.
To my knowledge I haven't applied for any credit and the only information I can find about Atos is linked to the DWP. I dont claim benefits. Bit confused about it all and would really appreciate some advice how to find out who authorised the search.
Thanks in advance
P.
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Have you applied for trade accounts through any business you have an involvement with?0
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No i haven't applied for any trade accounts0
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Is there a way to find out the source of the search? Would my first point of contact have to be with Atos?0
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Capital one creditwise seems to provide information held by Equifax. You can dispute the search with them here:
https://equifaxuk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/873/~/how-can-i-dispute-information-on-my-equifax-credit-report%3F
Check the other credit agencies (Experian and Callcredit) and also raise a dispute with them too if you see the unauthorised search there also.0 -
Pondiechips wrote: »Hi there,
I'm a newbie to the site looking for some advice. Hope I'm in the right area, apologies if not.
Today I signed up to Creditwise through my Capital one account and whilst looking through my file I noticed a Hard Search was made on the 12th June 2018. It's listed as a 'Director Credit Search' and was made by a company called ATOS ORIGIN IT SERVICES UK LTD.
To my knowledge I haven't applied for any credit and the only information I can find about Atos is linked to the DWP. I dont claim benefits. Bit confused about it all and would really appreciate some advice how to find out who authorised the search.
Thanks in advance
P.
Really?
https://atos.net/en/about-us/company-profile0 -
Yup they carry out assessments for fitness to work for benefits claimants as a government contractor.0 -
Thanks I shall do that with Equifax. I use Noddle also but the search by Atos does not appear there. Is noddle linked to experian or callcredit?0
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Yup they carry out assessments for fitness to work for benefits claimants as a government contractor.:heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls
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Are you or have you ever been a director of or other significant person in a company or other organisation ?0
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Molerat I'm self employed as a sole trader.0
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