Scam - How to put protective mark on credit file ?

General_Grant

This seemed the best board to use - and I couldn't find the information I need using the search function - certainly it didn't produce any recent post.

I have been targeted in a scam and realise I should do what I can to protect my finances.

How do I do that?  That is, other than manually checking my credit files (which I have never done before), what can I do?

flaneurs_lobster

Think you want this

https://www.cifas.org.uk/pr

PRAISETHESUN

Ideally you want to be checking your credit files, from all 3 CRAs on a regular basis. The companies to contact are Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. You can request free copies of your statutory credit reports. There's no need to sign up for a free trial of any paid services, although you might need to register for an online account with them. More info here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/check-free-credit-report/

As for identity protection services, Experian also offers a credit file lock as a paid service. Never used it myself but thought it might be of interest: https://www.experian.co.uk/consumer/identity.html

MEM62

General_Grant said:

I have been targeted in a scam and realise I should do what I can to protect my finances.

You would receive more targeted help if you elaborated as to what type of scam.