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  • sourcrates
    sourcrates Posts: 31,587 Ambassador
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    Adding a default so late is totally unacceptable, and you should make a complaint and have it backdated.
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  • I raised a dispute with the CRA this afternoon and it didn’t really let me explain anything, so should I send a follow up email? 

    I’ll try a complaint to Vodafone too again but if they want proof of name change should I send a copy of my change of name deed? 
  • Nasqueron
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    I raised a dispute with the CRA this afternoon and it didn’t really let me explain anything, so should I send a follow up email? 

    I’ll try a complaint to Vodafone too again but if they want proof of name change should I send a copy of my change of name deed? 
    If they want proof of ID then yes, you need to supply it

    Complain and quote the ICO guidelines of default after 2-3 missed contractual payments - though note that this isn't mandatory and a lender who is being difficult doesn't have to change them

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  • potentialhousebuyer
    potentialhousebuyer Posts: 46 Forumite
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    edited 19 February 2024 at 2:10PM
    Thanks to everyone who has replied. 

    I will of course look at those ICO guidelines. 

    I spoke with the national debt line this morning too and they have been invaluable. 
  • Thought I’d post an update. The CRA who had it listed, as I checked all 3, have agreed with my dispute and said they will remove it. 
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