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Now I'm really worried

Hi everyone
Brief history, I am saving for Bankruptcy and have been making £1 token payment to all creditors since Feb 2010, 4 have been passed to DCA.
I keep all creditors and DCA up to date with any changes in my circumstances and occasionally the creditors write and ask for a update on my income and expenditure, I have no problem providing this information to the creditors, but Moorcroft asked for this information so I sent them details which included photocopies of letters of the benefits I recieve which include details of my National Insurance number etc, apart from bank statements this is the only proof I have of my income.
Now I'm really worried because I have read postings on various boards that say never ever give anyone your national insurance number and I'm worried that I have given them to much information and something else may happen. Can anyone advise me as to if I have to provide this information to DCA. I know I am paranoid but thats what debt does to you, permantley terrified that a debt collector will turn up at the house, I keep all windows and doors locked at all times and I am terrified of that knock at the door I am a prisoner in my own home. Any advise much appreciated.
Txxx

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  • fermi
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    I honestly can't think of any realistic harm that them having your NI number might cause.
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  • Hi Fermi
    Thank you for taking the time to respond, I guess I was just looking for a little reassurance, Having lurked for some time now one thing I have learnt is that you are a very knowledgeable person and always give good sound advice so thank you very much.
  • i'd agree with fermi...from past experiance i've seen people asked the same & its never caused any issues at all
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