5 Signs a Loan Agent is Lying About Fixing Your CIBIL Score
If you’re struggling with a low CIBIL score, chances are you’ve come across agents or companies claiming they can “fix” your credit report—for a fee. While some credit repair services operate ethically, many agents make false promises, prey on vulnerable borrowers, and even worsen your financial situation.
In this post, we’ll explore 5 telltale signs a loan agent is lying about fixing your CIBIL score, based on both real-world cases and my firsthand experience working in the Indian loan sector with DCB Bank and Home First Finance. I’ve seen how misinformation and unethical practices can trap people into costly mistakes. This blog will help you spot the red flags and take the right steps to improve your credit score honestly and effectively.
Why People Fall for CIBIL Fixing Scams
Your CIBIL score is more than just a number—it can determine your financial future. With scores below 650, getting a loan or credit card becomes difficult. That desperation often leads people to fall prey to fraudulent agents, especially when they promise “guaranteed score increases” or “score fixing in 30 days.”
But here’s the truth: there are no shortcuts to fixing your CIBIL score. Only disciplined credit behavior and legitimate dispute resolution processes work in the long term.
⚠️ Sign 1: They Guarantee a Specific CIBIL Score in Days or Weeks
🚩 The Lie:
“We’ll take your score from 550 to 750 in just 15 days. Guaranteed!”
🎯 The Reality:
Your CIBIL score is calculated based on your credit history, repayment behavior, credit utilization, and other data submitted by financial institutions. It cannot be manipulated or changed by an outside agent instantly.
🔍 My Experience:
At DCB Bank, I often encountered applicants who claimed they were promised a “score boost” by agents—but when we pulled their CIBIL report, nothing had changed. These customers had spent ₹10,000 or more for fake promises.
The CIBIL score is updated every 30-45 days based on real changes in your credit accounts. No one can legally promise specific score numbers in a fixed time.
⚠️ Sign 2: They Ask for a Large Upfront Fee Without Explaining the Process
🚩 The Lie:
“Pay ₹15,000 now and leave the rest to us. No need to worry about anything.”
🎯 The Reality:
Authentic credit repair agencies (if any) will provide a step-by-step plan. If an agent is vague about how they’ll fix your score and still demands a big payment upfront, it’s a clear red flag.
🔍 My Experience:
At Home First Finance, I dealt with several clients who were asked to pay high fees in cash or via UPI to individuals, not companies. Once paid, the agents disappeared, stopped answering calls, or blocked the borrowers.
Legitimate services operate transparently, with written agreements, clear goals, and no promise of overnight miracles.
⚠️ Sign 3: They Claim to Have “Inside Links” with Banks or CIBIL
🚩 The Lie:
“We know someone inside CIBIL who can delete your loan history.”
“We have links with your bank’s credit team—they will remove the defaults for us.”
🎯 The Reality:
No individual, agent, or even bank employee can manipulate or delete data from CIBIL without proper documentation and legal procedures. The Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, governs all such activities strictly.
🔍 My Experience:
I’ve worked closely with CIBIL dispute resolution at DCB Bank. Any data modification required documented proof—like NOCs, payment receipts, or court orders. Even then, it took 15-30 working days to reflect.
If someone claims to “delete” your defaults without documentation, they’re either faking it or committing fraud.
⚠️ Sign 4: They Encourage You to Take a New Loan to “Fix” the Score
🚩 The Lie:
“Take a small loan from our partner NBFC and repay it. Your score will go up automatically.”
🎯 The Reality:
While credit-building loans do exist, being pressured into borrowing more just to improve your score is often a scam. Many times, these agents are affiliated with NBFCs that charge very high interest rates (24%-36%).
Plus, if you miss a payment on this new loan, your score could drop even further.
🔍 My Experience:
Some agents would push borrowers to take unnecessary gold loans or personal loans just to show “activity” on their report. In reality, this increased the debt burden and led to further defaults.
Building credit history should be organic and responsible—not driven by profit-seeking agents.
⚠️ Sign 5: They Tell You to Dispute Accurate Information
🚩 The Lie:
“Dispute all your old loans—even if you took them. If CIBIL removes them, your score will go up.”
🎯 The Reality:
This is both unethical and ineffective. You can only dispute incorrect or fraudulent entries on your CIBIL report. Filing false disputes repeatedly can result in CIBIL flagging your report, making lenders cautious.
🔍 My Experience:
We had cases at DCB Bank where people filed false disputes for genuine loans they had defaulted on. CIBIL didn’t remove the data, and instead marked the report for “frequent unwarranted disputes.”
This tactic not only fails but also shows banks that the borrower is trying to hide their credit history.
What You Should Do Instead
✅ 1. Check Your CIBIL Report Yourself
You can access your free credit report once a year at www.cibil.com. Check it for:
- Errors in your name, PAN, or address
- Loans or credit cards you didn’t take
- Payments marked late when you paid on time
✅ 2. Use the Dispute Process
If you find genuine errors, use the CIBIL dispute resolution tool. Provide all supporting documents and allow 30–45 days for resolution.
✅ 3. Start Paying Off Overdues
If you have settled or overdue accounts, start paying them in EMIs or negotiate a full & final settlement and take a No Dues Certificate.
✅ 4. Use a Secured Credit Card
Banks like SBI, ICICI, and Axis offer secured credit cards against a fixed deposit. Use them wisely (below 30% utilization), and your score will begin to rise.
✅ 5. Get Help from RBI-Registered Credit Counselors
Instead of shady agents, seek help from:
- RBI-registered Credit Counseling Agencies
- NGOs like Disha Financial Counselling
- Bank-run programs like ICICI’s Money Multiplier
Final Thoughts
Fixing your CIBIL score takes time, discipline, and knowledge—not tricks or shortcuts. Loan agents who make bold promises, charge upfront fees, and refuse to explain their methods are likely lying and can make your situation worse.
🔁 Based on my years of experience with customers at DCB Bank and Home First Finance, here’s what I always advise:
“If someone offers you a fast fix for your CIBIL score, run the other way. The only way to a better credit future is through informed, consistent action—one EMI at a time.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Can someone actually fix my CIBIL score?
Only you can fix it by improving repayment habits, reducing credit utilization, and correcting report errors.
❓ What if I already paid a fake agent?
File a complaint with your local police station and the National Cyber Crime Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in
❓ How long does it take to improve my CIBIL score?
On average, it can take 3 to 6 months to see visible improvements if you’re consistent.
Conclusion
CIBIL score scams are rising rapidly as more people become aware of the importance of credit. Stay vigilant and avoid falling into the trap of dishonest agents who promise magical solutions.
Instead, take charge of your credit health with patience and the right guidance. Your financial reputation is worth protecting.
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