Weird searches on Credit file

dgmjr2018

So I woke up this morning to an email from Equifax, saying that there was a new update on my equifax account, 

I login to find 2 searches from "GB Group - BONNE GRADE SUPPORT"(Credit Customer Manager & AML Checks), 1 from "GB GROUP- ENTAIN" and 1 from Lottoland. 

The thing is, I do not recognise any of these searches because I am abroad and returning in September, and I can barely find any info online.


Could it be that someone stole my identity? Because I cannot think of any other conclusion.



 

marcia_

https://www.gbgplc.com/en/

It's ID verification and fraud detection have you played any online lottery? 

HampshireH

dgmjr2018 said:

So I woke up this morning to an email from Equifax, saying that there was a new update on my equifax account, 

I login to find 2 searches from "GB Group - BONNE GRADE SUPPORT"(Credit Customer Manager & AML Checks), 1 from "GB GROUP- ENTAIN" and 1 from Lottoland. 

The thing is, I do not recognise any of these searches because I am abroad and returning in September, and I can barely find any info online.


Could it be that someone stole my identity? Because I cannot think of any other conclusion.



 

Potentially someone has tried to (or has) opened an account under the Group brands (bet 365, Ladbrokes amongst others). If you havent. As you know Lottoland is a clear one give them a call and see what they know.  I expect you would fail any data protection checks but no harm in trying.

I would probably just keep an eye on your credit report to make sure no new credit agreements appear. The AML checks/identify checks are harmless but a credit agreement obviously is completely different 

You can log it with Action fraud but they won't care and there isn't a whole lot you can do. You could log it with police but they will push you action frauds way.

dgmjr2018

marcia_ said:

https://www.gbgplc.com/en/

It's ID verification and fraud detection have you played any online lottery? 

No. I'm not into that stuff