Removing Searches from Credit File?

[hme.4x4]

On checking my credit reference file with Experian I have found 20+ searches which have been made without my knowledge.

I have never heard of any of these companies.

Can anyone tell me if there is a suitable template letter which I can send to have this removed?

[davidro99]

Simple searches cannot be removed and cannot be seen by potential creditors.

 

Dave,

[The GodMother]

some searches are hard to remove due to the companys refusal to do anything about it or admit it might be wrong. I would contact the CRA about this and see what they say. They may be able to help u if not they will be able to advise you on where to contact regarding the info. I would then put what u want in writing.

[hme.4x4]

I have checked the FSA Register and some of them are not registered at all. I have not applied for credit with these companies or given them permission to search my files.

Looks like I'm going to be writing more letters again tonight!

[hme.4x4]

Go on then, call me an idiot!

 

Yes I have many unwarranted and unauthorised searches on my credit report.

 

But, in addition to that, I found a lot of entries for 'Credit Reporting Agency'

I didn't know what this was, but on checking it out it turned out to be an account I had with 'Checkmyfile.com'

Silly me, I thought by having this account with Check my File that it was a wise and economical move because I could check all three reports on the same site instead of paying to get them seperately.

What I didn't know as that every time I looked at my Credit Reports on Check my File . com they were conducting searches of my files which are all now recorded for posterity.

I could kick myself, am I really that stupid? Or has anyone else fallen into this trap too?