Scams relating to nidirect
Information to alert users about scams originating from sources claiming to represent nidirect.
Current scams
nidirect is urging people to be alert to a potential telephone scam currently operating.
The scam involves being cold called about pensions by someone claiming to be from government services and information website nidirect.gov.uk.
The call is bogus. If you receive this call you are advised to hang up immediately.
nidirect officials have alerted the Trading Standards Service to the scam and are asking everyone to be vigilant.
If you receive this call, you can report it to Trading Standards by calling their Consumerline service on:
- phone: 0300 123 6262
Contact nidirect
If you have received a suspicious email claiming to be from nidirect or are unsure about any email or web item related to nidirect, please report it using the feedback email facility:
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