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25 Jun 2025
Priya Mehra, a 34-year-old marketing executive from Pune, was shocked to discover a ₹1.8 lakh personal loan in her name that she never applied for. While applying for a home loan, her request was declined due to a poor CIBIL score. Upon checking, she found the fraudulent loan was taken using her PAN card details. She then learned to access her credit report and took steps to dispute the loan.
This blog aims to help people like Priya check all active loans in their name using PAN cards and credit reports, to avoid such fraudulent cases.
Credit Bureau | Official Website | Report Access Type | Frequency |
CIBIL | www.cibil.com | Free & Paid | Once a month |
Experian | www.experian.in | Free & Paid | Once a year (free) |
Equifax | www.equifax.co.in | Free & Paid | Once a year (free) |
CRIF | www.crifhighmark.com | Free & Paid | Monthly or quarterly |
Numerical Tip:
An average credit report includes 3–5 loan accounts and at least 12 months of repayment history, helping you identify any suspicious loans tied to your PAN.
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Detail Type | Example from Priya's Report |
₹1.8 lakh, HDFC Bank | |
EMI Status | Overdue (3 months) |
Credit Card | ₹45,000 used of ₹75,000 |
CIBIL Score | 610 |
Note: You can raise a dispute if incorrect loan data appears.
Example: Experian Score ranges from 300–900. A score of 750+ is considered healthy. Priya had a 624 score due to the unauthorised personal loan.
Loan Type | Status | Amount | Institution |
Personal Loan | Active | ₹1.5L | ICICI Bank |
Credit Card | Closed | ₹0 | Axis Bank |
Active | ₹32L | SBI |
Example: Equifax allows one free report per year. You can purchase additional reports at ₹250–₹400 each.
Example: If Priya had 4 loans in the last 7 years, CRIF showed only 3. She raised a dispute about the missing loan through their customer support portal.
Some banks like HDFC, Bajaj Finserv, and Kotak allow access to active loan information via their website portals using PAN and OTP authentication.
Check your latest monthly or quarterly statements mailed by the lender.
Lender | Website | Helpline No. |
www.hdfcbank.com | 1800 202 6161 | |
www.icicibank.com | 1860 120 7777 | |
www.bajajfinserv.in | 1800 103 3535 | |
www.onlinesbi.com | 1800 1234 |
Example: Priya used the ICICI mobile app to discover a valid education loan she forgot she had taken back in 2019, worth ₹3.2 lakh, still active with 6 EMIs pending.
Apps like OneScore, Paytm, and BankBazaar offer combined CIBIL and Experian reports.
Cautionary Tip:
Use only RBI-authorised platforms or apps listed on the bureaus’ websites.
Example: After filing a report, Priya’s fake loan was marked as fraudulent within 12 business days and removed from her CIBIL score report.
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PAN-based loan frauds are becoming alarmingly common. With multiple online platforms offering loan access in minutes, keeping track of your credit history and loan activity is more important than ever. Use official credit bureau websites and lender platforms to monitor your loan data, raise timely disputes, and protect your financial health.
Q1. Can I check my loan details using only my PAN card?
Yes, by pulling a credit report from bureaus like CIBIL, Experian, Equifax or CRIF.
Q2. Are credit reports free?
Yes, most bureaus offer one free report annually.
Q3. What if I find a loan I never took?
Immediately raise a dispute and report it to the lender and the cybercrime unit.
Q4. Do these platforms impact my credit score when checked?
No, when you check your credit score, it is a soft inquiry and doesn't impact your score.
Q5. Are mobile apps safe for checking loans?
Use only RBI-authorised apps and always verify data privacy policies.
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