National Insurance Number 'Cards'.

Warriorsith

Hello

Not sure which forum I should be in but I thought this one, and I need an answer to this query:

Last month I rang up asking for a 2nd National Insurance Number Card as I lost mine some 13 years back and thought it was time that I claimed my 2nd one, I rang them and I was told that my 2nd one had been sent out, when I stated I hadn't ordered it the person on the phone just said they'd send me an official letter which confirmed the number was mine which I received. I sent a letter back to the department asking who and when my 2nd card was claimed and how do I know whose claiming stuff on my number? as yet I've had no reply so I ask what happens know? how do I sort out this to see if someone is claiming benefits from my NIN?

Pennywise

As far as I know, a NIC "card" is not necessary anyway. I've never been asked for it in over 25 years! These days, ID checks are done in a variety of ways and something like an NIC card wouldn't "prove" your identity anyway. So, basically, I wouldn't worry.

Warriorsith

I'm worried as someone else has claimed my 2nd card and want to know if they could claim benefits or anything using my number?

poppy_f1

pop into your local dwp office with ID and ask them

CIS

They couldn't claim anything based on the card alone - they'd need to supply additional identity proof.