How to Check if Someone Has Accessed Your Credit Report

Learn how to determine if someone has checked your credit by reviewing your credit report.

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To know if someone checked your credit, review your credit report. You can obtain a free copy from annualcreditreport.com. Look for a section titled 'Inquiries' which lists all entities that have accessed your credit. Soft inquiries are routine checks by you or companies; hard inquiries come from potential lenders and can affect your credit score.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a credit inquiry? A credit inquiry occurs when someone checks your credit report. There are two types: soft inquiries, which do not affect your credit score, and hard inquiries, which may lower your score slightly.
  2. How often can I check my credit report for free? You can obtain a free copy of your credit report once a year from each of the three major credit bureaus through annualcreditreport.com.
  3. Will checking my own credit hurt my score? No, checking your own credit is considered a soft inquiry and does not impact your credit score.
  4. How can I dispute an incorrect inquiry on my credit report? To dispute an incorrect inquiry, contact the credit bureau that provided the report and follow their process for submitting a dispute, which usually includes providing documentation supporting your claim.

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