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Last Updated: Thursday, 22 November 2007, 14:19 GMT
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If you require any further information on credit reports and credit scoring you may find the following links useful.

HMRC child benefit data loss
Identity Fraud
Credit reference agencies
Getting help with your debt
Other useful links

HMRC child benefit data loss

HMRC Child Benefit Helpline for customers who want advice and more details of the incident: 0845 302 1444. 8am and 8pm on any day of the week (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).

HMRC Child Benefit customer update
HMRC letter of apology to customers
HMRC Child Benefit data security incident: frequently asked questions
HM Treasury: Statement to the House of Commons by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, MP, on HMRC
Apacs: Advice for Child Benefit recipients about ID theft
Apacs: Banking industry response to HMRC potential data compromise
NCC: Government must back help centre for victims of ID theft
Information Commissioner's Office: Confidential details lost by Revenue and Customs
Top Tips to protect yourself from ID fraudsters from the BBA
Skipton offers free security checks for child benefit accounts

IDENTITY FRAUD

Information Commissioner's Office: Your rights, responsibilities and obligations to data protection
Apacs: Payment Fraud
NCC: Identity theft - victim support
E-Victims Organisation
Directgov: Identity theft
Cardwatch: Fighting fraud
Get Safe Online
Bank Safe Online
Cifas: Fraud Prevention Service
Mail Preference Service
Telephone Preference Service
Home Office Identity Fraud Steering Committee
Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit

CREDIT REFERENCE AGENCIES

Experian (main site)
Experian: Obtaining the �2 credit report (�2.50 by phone)
Experian consumer learning zone - credit report basics
Equifax (main site)
Equifax: Obtaining the �2 credit report (scroll down page for details)
Callcredit: Obtaining the �2 credit report
FSA Money Made Clear: Credit Reference Agencies

GETTING HELP WITH YOUR DEBT

Consumer Credit Counselling Service (helpline 0800 138 1111)
Find your local Citizens Advice office
National Debtline (helpline 0800 808 4000)
Payplan (0800 917 7823)

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

Information Commissioner
Financial Ombudsman Service
FSA: Loans Made Clear
FSA: Credit Cards Made Clear
Citizens Advice Guide: Money and debt


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