Very easy to obtain 3rd party information

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GMbabies wrote: »

This is what I did.

I called British Gas and asked if they offer a reward for ex-customer who wants to come back. The customer rep took my name and address. That's all I gave. At this point, BG don't know if I really was their ex-customer or not. Anyway, the rep asked me which energy supplier I am currently with and I told that I didn't want to give. I didn't even had to give any information such as my previous account number so I could have given my name as John Jones who is my neighbour lives at 17 Kindle Road, BN3 0BX! Then the rep told me, 'according to the national database, your current supplier is Npower' :eek:

This shows, if you know your neighbour's name and address, you can easily find out who the energy supplier is.
I am wondering what other information can be obtained by 3rd party. I am writing this, not because I want to commit fraud but I am rather concerned.

You could, of course, just ask your neighbour

As you seem so interested in what suppliers people are with, I'm currently supplied by EDF. There, now everyone knows.
What use it is to anyone, I'm not sure, but there you go; I don't mind telling everyone.

(Btw, this isn't an endorsement of EDF. I am with them because they were one of the cheapest for me at the time I switched, and fixed my prices for 2 winters and had no early exit fee. The tariff I am on is now cheaper than any other currently available from any supplier ... but it is no longer available to new applicants. Use a comparison site to find the best deal for you)