Archive · 22 Aug 2025
CIBIL Under Scrutiny Amid Spam Call Complaints
CIBIL, a company that gives you a credit score, is getting complaints.
People are saying they get too many spam calls from companies like Bajaj Finance after checking their credit score.
A member of Parliament said it's hard to fix mistakes on your credit report.
People are worried because this score decides if they can get loans, but they don't know how the score is calculated.
People are concerned about how their data is used and shared.
Users report receiving spam calls after checking CIBIL scores.
Concerns about CIBIL's transparency and data handling are rising.
Parliamentarian Karti P Chidambaram raised transparency concerns in Lok Sabha.
Many users complain about spam calls from lenders like Bajaj Finance.
Lack of appeal process for credit history errors is a major issue.
- Who
- Users, Parliamentarian Karti P Chidambaram, and CIBIL.
- What
- Concerns are being raised about CIBIL, a credit information company, regarding transparency, data handling and the triggering of spam calls after credit checks.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Users and a Member of Parliament are concerned about the lack of transparency, data accuracy, and the triggering of spam calls associated with CIBIL's services.
Consumers
Lenders/CIBIL
Data Privacy Concerns
Consumers
Users feel that their data is misused and they are bombarded with unwanted calls after checking their credit scores.
Lenders/CIBIL
CIBIL or lenders may argue that the calls are a result of legitimate marketing practices.
- Company Under Scrutiny
- CIBIL
- Issue
- Lack of transparency
- Allegations
- Spam calls after credit checks
- Source of Complaints
- Users and MP Karti P Chidambaram
- Company Mentioned
- Bajaj Finance
- Platform Mentioned
- PaisaBazaar