The Bureau Krediet Registratie (BKR) reports a significant increase in people checking their loan records following a major data breach at telecom provider Odido. According to a spokesperson, the bureau experienced a peak in activity over the last few days, which has now started to subside.
Last Thursday, Odido announced a breach affecting 6.2 million accounts. This leak exposed personal data, including bank account numbers, phone numbers, and identification details. Consequently, the BKR recorded a 30 per cent rise in data access requests. Users are currently checking their records online to ensure scammers have not used their stolen details to open fraudulent credits or incur payment arrears.
“We have never previously seen data breaches of this magnitude from credit providers registered with the BKR,” the spokesperson stated. Regardless of the Odido incident, the bureau recommends that citizens check their records regularly.
However, it is still too early to determine if the breach has led to an actual increase in fraudulent credit registrations. Affiliated institutions have 21 days to register a new loan after its approval. Furthermore, the law places the responsibility on lenders to verify that they are granting loans to the correct individuals.
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