For example, FICO scoring models treat any inquiries within a 30-day period as one, if made for a mortgage, auto or student loan.

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Detectives have carried out house-to-house inquiries in Irvine Drive and have appealed for any residents who lived in the area at the same time as Peter Tobin to get in touch with them.

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However it has now received "certain allegations" about the dentist and inquiries were being made to see if there was any basis for them.

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