Ni number

[F***ebay]

I’m sure this has probably been asked but been away from eBay for over and just started selling again on my old stealth account but have just received the add NI Number email.

Is there anyway around this at all? I’m guessing they match the NI with name and address?
If so how long do I have before I’m restricted?

😭

[rsot]

Are you physically located in the UK? Put your flag up firstly to clarify

[F***ebay]

Yea I’m in U.K. and I don’t know how to get into profile details I also don’t know why my profile name has changed from what I set it up as.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by F***ebay

Yea I’m in U.K. and I don’t know how to get into profile details I also don’t know why my profile name has changed from what I set it up as.

Nicely fixed - flag showing Now let's see what other UK members say about NI

[BeachedHead]

Originally Posted by rsot

Nicely fixed - flag showing Now let's see what other UK members say about NI

The OP is just a lazy person as the UK members have already written a plethora of info about NI already.

[F***ebay]

I’ve looked through it all actually and it’s conflicting answers from months ago!

[rsot]

Originally Posted by BeachedHead

The OP is just a lazy person as the UK members have already written a plethora of info about NI already.

Forum searched - there is a quite a bit of info about NI

It can be conflicting but sometimes the only way is to test and experiment yourself OP...

[mon73]

There's likely no way to avoid providing your NI number if eBay is requesting it. They probably do match the NI number to your name and address to verify your identity.

[WestHammer]

Originally Posted by mon73

There's likely no way to avoid providing your NI number if eBay is requesting it. They probably do match the NI number to your name and address to verify your identity.

There is no way to get around entering a national insurance number. It is a government legislature requirement.

However, there is no current database, government or otherwise, that ties your national insurance number to an address.

[brucey]

The N.I information is at a request from the HMRC and they have a database with your address, N.I number etc to cross reference- This is all driven by HMRC so that people declare and pay the correct level of taxation
all ebay do is pass the information to them, they arent bothered if its correct or made up

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by brucey

The N.I information is at a request from the HMRC and they have a database with your address, N.I number etc to cross reference- This is all driven by HMRC so that people declare and pay the correct level of taxation
all ebay do is pass the information to them, they arent bothered if its correct or made up

This. They don't have the means to check. Find a real NI number as a template and change a few numbers around. That's it.

[dsdominators]

Originally Posted by hello1212

This. They don't have the means to check. Find a real NI number as a template and change a few numbers around. That's it.

Here is your answer.

Just Type in AB381023B for example. They don't give a toss. Nobody cares about checking them.

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by dsdominators

Here is your answer.

Just Type in AB381023B for example. They don't give a toss. Nobody cares about checking them.

That's right

[agent006140]

Do all these numbers ended up with your government tax authority and what would they do with them?

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by agent006140

Do all these numbers ended up with your government tax authority and what would they do with them?

The UK gov are pathetic honestly, nothing happens that should concern you.

[agent006140]

Originally Posted by hello1212

The UK gov are pathetic honestly, nothing happens that should concern you.

if so,why use them?

[Boogie_Woogie_MAn]

If they have your bank details they can find out who you are easily enough anyway.

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by agent006140

if so,why use them?

Regulations imposed onto eBay that aren't regulated at all. UK gov love a good fear mongering. Neither have the means to validate. So long as a number is put down that's all that matters. No need to question it.

[hello1212]

Originally Posted by Boogie_Woogie_MAn

If they have your bank details they can find out who you are easily enough anyway.

Incorrect.

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by hello1212

Incorrect.

Completely CORRECT.

If HMRC suspect tax evasion or identity theft is taking place then banks will readily hand over the names and addresses of the account holder when requested.

[james_112233]

It's a question of whether they want to pursue you or not. The government can do anything they want if they think you are worth locking up in a cage.

[hello1212]

I've never had any issues, never used my real NI, for nearly a decade.