jobcentre asking for friends national insurance number?

missapril75

von wrote: »

I reiterate that you are not obliged to supply anything other than his name.

I don't disagree.

missapril I'm not sure i agree with some of your comments to my post but that's immaterial.

That's okay. It's just that I had over 30 years experience of dealing with these things so I know a bit about it. What appears irrelevant to one person might mean a lot and be very helpful to someone in the job and that could ultimately benefit the applicant.

PippaGirl_2

Mojisola wrote: »

Advice from the government -

www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/BeginnersGuideToTax/NationalInsurance/IntroductiontoNationalInsurance/DG_190048

You will have to give your National Insurance number to:
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
your employer
Department for Work and Pensions (which includes Jobcentre Plus and Pension, Disability and Carers Service), if you claim state benefits
your local council, if you claim Housing Benefit
the Student Loans Company, if you apply for a student loan
You also have to give your National Insurance number if you open an Individual Savings Account (ISA).

It's very important you keep your number safe and don't give it to anyone who does not need it. This will help prevent identity fraud - follow the second link below to find out more about protecting your identity.

I would tell them that, following government advice, he isn't willing to tell a flatmate his NI number. I would suggest the DWP writes to him directly and asks if he's willing to give it to them.

Excellent advice.

robpw2

i personally think you should get your frined to contct dwp and provide his information as requested , he doesnt need to give it to you .

Pollycat

robpw2 wrote: »

i personally think you should get your frined to contct dwp and provide his information as requested , he doesnt need to give it to you .

I don't see why the OP's flatmate should have to contact DWP.
This is really nothing to do with him if they are - as the OP says - simply sharing a flat.

I would take the advice below:

Mojisola wrote: »

I would tell them that, following government advice, he isn't willing to tell a flatmate his NI number. I would suggest the DWP writes to him directly and asks if he's willing to give it to them.

I wonder if the OP has actually spoken to her flatmate at all about this.

If I were in the flatmate's position, I'd be saying 'I don't mind giving my NINO to DWP if they write to me to ask for it but it's really none of my business to get in touch with them on your behalf'.

Arg

Dunroamin wrote: »

Being obstructive in a simple matter like this just looks as if the people involved have something to hide.

Don't be stupid they're not entitled to it.

rogerblack

Arg wrote: »

Don't be stupid they're not entitled to it.

This is technically true.
Simply responding 'you can't make me supply that information' will almost certainly respond in the benefit claim being closed.

Yes, in principle you can then appeal, which may if you are lucky lead to payments resuming just in time for next summer.

Dunroamin

Arg wrote: »

Don't be stupid they're not entitled to it.

Some of us are trying to help the OP progress her claim, not to get it closed.