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Fraud & Identity Theft
Identity theft can produce debts you didn't take out. There is a clear process for correcting them.
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Debt caused by identity fraud — the correction process
Report to Action Fraud, dispute with the lender, register with CIFAS. Each step matters.
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CIFAS Protective Registration explained
A paid-for flag on your credit file that tells lenders to carry out extra checks before granting credit.
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