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I got a subscription to www.creditfocus.co.uk with my business account - might be worth a look.
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Originally posted by Bumfluff View PostI want to Credit check a agency I may be working with
If you are worried that the agency may go out of business then why not join the PCG which will sort you out with Agency failure and default insurance. Job done, sleep easy.
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Originally posted by v8gaz View PostIts a sensible thing to do if you don't know the agency and are likely to have several thousand pounds of your cash in their bank account for any time. Are you a PCG member? Don't forget that PCG members get discounts from Checksure for these sort of checks.Last edited by Bumfluff; 27 July 2011, 17:18.
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Its a sensible thing to do if you don't know the agency and are likely to have several thousand pounds of your cash in their bank account for any time. Are you a PCG member? Don't forget that PCG members get discounts from Checksure for these sort of checks.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhat is the risk to you though? There is a chance you might get paid to being absolutely certain you won't get paid on the bench?
Have you weighed these up? What is the biggest loss you are willing to take? Work for 30 days and then have some work getting your cash or none at all? I guess it depends greatly on personal circumstance as you might get a role next week etc.
Who is the agent? Why not put their name here and see if people have had experiences or can look further for you?Last edited by Bumfluff; 27 July 2011, 12:33.
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What is the risk to you though? There is a chance you might get paid to being absolutely certain you won't get paid on the bench?
Have you weighed these up? What is the biggest loss you are willing to take? Work for 30 days and then have some work getting your cash or none at all? I guess it depends greatly on personal circumstance as you might get a role next week etc.
Who is the agent? Why not put their name here and see if people have had experiences or can look further for you?Last edited by northernladuk; 27 July 2011, 11:53.
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Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostBusiness Services - Experian UK
Equifax Commerical Credit Services
Trust the names you've heard of. Experian / Equifax are good.Last edited by Bumfluff; 27 July 2011, 10:58.
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Business Services - Experian UK
Equifax Commerical Credit Services
Trust the names you've heard of. Experian / Equifax are good.
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Credit checking the agent
I want to Credit check a agency I may be working with, googling a bit I've a few sites that offer this service any one got a recommendation as the websites for them dont look that good
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