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Agusya
Agusya Posts: 190 Forumite
Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi, I had a question about tax letter that I posted on Facebook forum . I blacked out name and address but missed NI number. Can one do something fraudulent with only that? 

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  • flaneurs_lobster
    flaneurs_lobster Posts: 6,658 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    A NINo on it's own will not be of much use to scammers, but it's when it's added to other information that might be available on Facebook and elsewhere it can be used to make a credible (fraudulent) profile using your name and details for (eg) loan or credit purchase applications. 

    Just keep an eye on your (free) credit reports for any suspicious activity.
  • Agusya
    Agusya Posts: 190 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Thank you :) 
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