TransUnion HAWK-ALERT

**Saar** · 11.03.2001, 01:56

HAWK-ALERT:Clear for all searches performed

Anyone knows what this means on a TU credit report?

Thanks,
Saar

**Nave** · 11.03.2001, 02:03

I think it is code for "The jig is up" ... maybe a crossed military signal that the Taliban's time is growing short.

Sorry Saar, no clue here.

-Peace, Dave

**bbauer** · 11.03.2001, 04:20

Saar:

The HAWK alert is to let you know there is one of them circling overhead and if you don't look out he will drop a wet bomb on you.

If I remember correctly, there is an explanation of the hawk alert and it's purpose on the TU website in the merchant's section.

**PsychDoc** · 11.03.2001, 04:26

A "hawk alert" has to do with suspected fraudulent activity. Here's a quote from an informative web site:

"HAWK messages appear if address, phone number or SSN have been used in suspected fraudulent activity; or if the information is inappropriate on an application, such as a commercial or institutional address; or if the SSN has not been issued by the Social Security Administration or is that of a deceased person as reported by the Social Security Administration."

That web site (operated by a Trans Union affiliate) explains other interesting info regarding Trans Union reports as well, so here's the link:

http://www.a2cb.com/credit/page3.html

Hope this helps!

Doc

**Saar** · 11.03.2001, 05:15

Ok, searched & found the answer:

HAWK Message: "Clear for All Searches Performed".
What Does It Mean: None of the processed HAWK searches generated an indication of potential fraud.
Suggested Actions: Continue processing the application.

Source: http://credit.chapter7.com/tu/hawk.htm

I believe many here would find the above link very interesting.

Saar

**anna** · 11.03.2001, 06:02

I got this message too. I'm WORRIED> Are you sure about this?

**Marie** · 11.03.2001, 06:14

maybe there's now a section for hawk alerts... and yours is "clear". Meaning: you have no alerts.

It used to be that we just didn't see any alerts at all. maybe they've changed the format.

just a guess based on the "clear for all searches performed" part.

**Bkev** · 11.03.2001, 06:25

Great Info SAAR... Thanks!

**KHM** · 11.03.2001, 06:44

Originally posted by anna
I got this message too. I'm WORRIED> Are you sure about this?

My husband has a fraud/hawk alert. I think its TU's way of being different. He placed a fraud alert, so whenever someone applies for credit in his name they have to call him at home to verify the app. They have it placed under 'hawk alert'
Hope this helped.
Kellie