NI numbers

[Andy 84]

I think 1000L is a temporary tax code. If you've had it for 9 years you should be due a substantial refund!

[Edamski]

It does sound like a cock up. Have you checked all your details etc and that they've gotten your name right?
Hope you get it sorted!

Yeah I've not had chance to go over it again since I first read it. The only think that stood out was it seemed very casual. Everything else lined up with other letters I've had from them

[Pandyboy]

Thanks for all the responses guys. Try and answer some of the queries here.

It's a letter not an email (I've had my fair share of the phishing ones as well and they're getting crafty)

Certain it's my NI not my tax code. Payslip I received on Thursday has the same tax code as I've had all year (1000L) which is what puzzled me with the increased PAYE


A phone call is certain and I'll let you all know the outcome.

Regards to my employer being scammed. I work for BAe Systems and you'd think a defence giant wouldn't fall for a scam if it is one haha also been there nearly 9 years so if it's been wrong it has been that long.

Hopefully this'll all resolve itself after a call or two

It does sound like a cock up. Have you checked all your details etc and that they've gotten your name right?
Hope you get it sorted!

[Edamski]

Thanks for all the responses guys. Try and answer some of the queries here.

It's a letter not an email (I've had my fair share of the phishing ones as well and they're getting crafty)

Certain it's my NI not my tax code. Payslip I received on Thursday has the same tax code as I've had all year (1000L) which is what puzzled me with the increased PAYE


A phone call is certain and I'll let you all know the outcome.

Regards to my employer being scammed. I work for BAe Systems and you'd think a defence giant wouldn't fall for a scam if it is one haha also been there nearly 9 years so if it's been wrong it has been that long.

Hopefully this'll all resolve itself after a call or two

[tommy]

Could it be your employer was using the wrong number and HMRC have told them to change it as was wrong doubt it's a scam as letter from your employer I would contact them to get to the bottom of it though

Assuming the employer weren't the ones to fall for the scam. Prob a mistake.

[Pandyboy]

I'd agree. Contact HMRC directly to find out if it is genuine or a con.

[rascal]

Could it be your employer was using the wrong number and HMRC have told them to change it as was wrong doubt it's a scam as letter from your employer I would contact them to get to the bottom of it though

[groundhog]

Are you sure its your NI number that has changed and not you tax code?

Yup - that's what I said......

[cigarmo]

Are you sure its your NI number that has changed and not you tax code?

[tippexx]

Tippy, there is an increase in these phishing emails this year too. I don't see how they get anyone to fall for it but they must do or they wouldn't do this. They're tenacious too, sending multiple emails. I forward PxxPal ones to them but just delete the rest without opening them. It's shocking that people fall for:
If you don't fill in the form you account is blocked! Such a well written document.

Simple Rule.

If you get an e-mail from a Provider that you use like Amazon, PP or eBay .... don't open it. Just log into your account, anything genuine that they want you to know or to deal with will be there.

[groundhog]

A change of your NI number would be a cock up - but an increase in your PAYE tax would HAVE to come with a coding notice.
I think someone in your finance department has seriously cocked up.
Get in touch with the NI helpline on 03002003502 and they will be able to confirm your number.
The more I think about it, the more I think that an office junior has dropped a bollock and confused themselves.
Have any of your personal circumstance changed that might warrant a change in tax code?

[Sean]

Ye thats weird ed i would deffo look into it

[monkey66]

If it on email it is a scam. If it is a letter (so far you said 'letter' I think) contact your employer to find out why they have messed up /been scammed.

[tommy]

Tippy, there is an increase in these phishing emails this year too. I don't see how they get anyone to fall for it but they must do or they wouldn't do this. They're tenacious too, sending multiple emails. I forward PxxPal ones to them but just delete the rest without opening them. It's shocking that people fall for:
If you don't fill in the form you account is blocked! Such a well written document.

[tippexx]

Your NI number should never change, call HMRC ASAP

Absolutely 100% correct. It's a unique number and is yours from birth till death and cannot be changed.