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Use National Insurance as ID for CRAs

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  • ReadingTim
    ReadingTim Posts: 4,087 Forumite
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    Futuristic wrote: »
    Do you know a place which uses NI as a valid proof of ID? I don't and think it's a stupid idea

    Err...the USA and their Social Security number? OK, quoting your SSID won't get you served a drink in a bar if they think you're under 21; but for the sorts of financial transactions this board deals with, it's mandatory.

    They'd also have it mandatory for the rest of the world too, as anyone who deals with FATCA-related bureaucracy can testify...
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    vikingaero wrote: »
    How about we compromise: The CRA's can have our NINO's if they agree to be financially responsible for any incorrect data instead of being the skanks that they are? Thought not....

    On the whole people with issues tend to have experienced other issues as well. The vast majority of the population never have a need to refer to their credit history.
  • Freemen are identified by their names, date of birth, place of accommodation, occupation. Slaves are identified by numbers.
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