National Insurance Number Scam?

[pastafreak]

I just had a recorded message from 07495 594247 telling me that my NI number had been compromised and to press 1 to stop ? A strong Welsh accent...female.

[ummmm]

Don't press 1. Phone HMRC.

[dannyk13]

A new scam but they all have the same 'press 1'

[Buenchico]

Classic scam. Ignore.

[pastafreak]

I've just blocked it. Apparently it's the latest scam.

[Jackdaw33]

How can you compromise an NI number?

[THECORBYLOON]

Someone could be using another person's NI number for any number of fraudulent reasons.

Even if they were, you'd not be telt by a recorded 'phone message.

[jackthehat]

I had one telling me that my NI No. had been fraudulently used in the Welsh Borders and so it had been suspended which would have a big impact on my ability to secure credit and would be a negative impact on my Credit Report.

The scammers don't have a very good handle on how Ninos are used in the UK.

[tomus42]

Ignore any automated phone message from anywhere telling you to do anything.

[pastafreak]

Mine mentioned the Welsh borders also. Considering we can't even travel, what use is my NI number across the border? Maybe they think they're used as a form of payment.

[roopower]

Ive had that one. Dont press anything. I emailed to report, someone got back and asked me questions and said they'd look into it. Definitely a scam.