Experian Takeover of Clearscore to be Probed
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that it may probe into the ?275 million takeover of free credit score checking company Clearscore…
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Consumer Debt Too Easy to Acquire
A recent survey of UK consumers has found that almost half (45 per cent) feel that it is far too easy to get into debt. The research carried out by Gorkana and TDX Group
China Suspected for Equifax Data Breach
New clues have emerged pointing to a state source for the Equifax data breach which affected 143 million American consumer’s personal data, with China suggested…
Equifax Not Learning From Mistakes
After the huge data hack suffered by Equifax you would think that the credit checking company would be extra careful, but it seems the message…
Equifax Executives Replaced After Data Breach
Credit reporting agency Equifax has confirmed that two senior executives have been replaced, following the major hack that led to one of the worst-ever breaches…
Equifax Reveals Customer Data Breach
Equifax, the consumer credit score provider, revealed on Thursday that a data breach by hackers had accessed as many as 143 million US consumers. The…
Households Need to Set Financial Budgets
With many households now relying on credit to get by, it has been found that around a quarter of UK households do not set a…
Financial Consumers Want Quick Decisions Online
Consumers applying for financial products online want a quick application process and also a swift decision, according to recent research from consumer credit company Equifax….
Stolen Credit Card Details for Just ?11
According to credit reporting agency Equifax, stolen credit card details can be purchased on the dark web for as little as ?11 on average. Recent…
Do Comparison Websites Give The Best Deals
New research has shown that 70 per cent of people in the UK use comparison websites when choosing financial products. But do they always offer…