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British Gas adding accounts
marcia_
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I'm with British Gas have been for years. I am regularly getting notifications from clearscore that a new account is being added. When I check British Gas are removing gas and electricity accounts and adding new ones. This has happened 3 times so far.
I know the score isn't real but according to their scores mine goes down every time this happens.
Why would British Gas be doing this and why would clearscore think it affects my credit worthiness?
Why would British Gas be doing this and why would clearscore think it affects my credit worthiness?
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What do British Gas say when you speak to them?0
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I haven't phoned them this time. The first time it happened they claimed it was because they where changing their billing systemDevongardener said:What do British Gas say when you speak to them?2026 wins - Parker Pen American Sweets bundle 2x dish magic bundle NEU shots & a NEU training T-shirt ToeZone Shoes Worth £32
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Are you on their Price Promise tariff? I am and have noticed that when the price cap changes (and therefore my tariff) a soft search is performed and a new account is set up. It is not changing my score, which as you say is pretty meaningless.
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No i'm still on sv not even enquired about moving tariffs with them yetBillxx said:Are you on their Price Promise tariff? I am and have noticed that when the price cap changes (and therefore my tariff) a soft search is performed and a new account is set up. It is not changing my score, which as you say is pretty meaningless.2026 wins - Parker Pen American Sweets bundle 2x dish magic bundle NEU shots & a NEU training T-shirt ToeZone Shoes Worth £32
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Probably new billing system1
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