Introduction to CIFAS
How Does A CIFAS Marker Impact Me
Last Updated: 19/08/2025A CIFAS marker impact can have a serious impact on both your financial life and your personal circumstances. While it is not a criminal conviction, the marker acts as a powerful warning to banks, lenders, and other CIFAS member organisations. Cifas Marker Impact on Banking Impact on Credit Impact on Insurance and Telecoms Impact on ... <a title="How Does A CIFAS Marker Impact Me" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/cifas-marker-impact/" aria-label="More on How Does A CIFAS Marker Impact Me">Read more</a>
How Long Do CIFAS Markers Last?
Last Updated: 19/08/2025How long do cifas markers last depends on the type of marker. Most CIFAS markers remain on the National Fraud Database (NFD) for a period of six years. During this time, the marker is visible to all CIFAS member organisations, including banks, lenders, insurers, telecom providers, and some public sector bodies. This means that whenever ... <a title="How Long Do CIFAS Markers Last?" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/how-long-do-cifas-markers-last/" aria-label="More on How Long Do CIFAS Markers Last?">Read more</a>
Types of CIFAS Markers
Last Updated: 19/08/2025CIFAS markers are recorded in the National Fraud Database (NFD) under specific case types. Each case type describes the type of conduct an organisation believes has occurred. These categories are vital for understanding why a marker was placed and how it might be challenged. According to Fraudscape 2025, over 421,000 cases were filed to the ... <a title="Types of CIFAS Markers" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/types-of-cifas-markers/" aria-label="More on Types of CIFAS Markers">Read more</a>
What is a CIFAS Marker?
Last Updated: 19/08/2025A CIFAS marker is a warning placed on your record in the National Fraud Database (NFD). It is recorded by a bank, lender, insurer, or other institution when they believe you have been linked to alleged fraud or financial crime. A CIFAS marker is not a criminal conviction. However, it is a powerful entry in ... <a title="What is a CIFAS Marker?" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/cifas-what-is-a-cifas-marker/" aria-label="More on What is a CIFAS Marker?">Read more</a>