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08000121713

☎️ 08000121713 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 8000121 with a prefix of 0800.

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0800 012 1713 Tagged as:

universal credit northern ireland department for communities dwp benefits office department for work and pensions pip uk department of communities benefits

TimeLine of events for phone number 08000121713

  • Unexpected missed call; possible scam
    Oct
    2025
  • DWP doesn't call Northern Ireland residents
    Jun
    2025
  • DWP benefits entitlement number confirmed
    Feb
    2025
  • Positive DWP benefits call noted
    Jan
    2025
  • Uncertain about call's purpose
    Oct
    2024
  • Legitimate Universal Credit call confirmed
    Sep
    2024
  • Caller claiming to be legitimate
    Oct
    2023
  • Need improved awareness regarding benefits
    Aug
    2023
  • Suspicious number, reported as dangerous
    Mar
    2023
  • Irish accent mangled name, funeral
    Mar
    2023
  • Spam calls raise trust concerns
    Mar
    2023
  • Called back, couldn't reach agent
    Feb
    2023
  • DWP confirms state pension details
    Feb
    2023
  • Checking Universal Credit new claim
    Jan
    2023
  • Referencing UK government welfare system
    Dec
    2022
  • Call from Department of Economy
    Dec
    2022
  • Department for communities mentioned
    Sep
    2022
  • Left strange voicemail regarding Sss
    Sep
    2022
  • Universal Credit system mentioned
    Sep
    2022
  • Husband missed mysterious benefits call
    Aug
    2022
  • Suspicious female caller from DWP
    Jul
    2022
  • Social security in the UK
    Jul
    2022
  • Mentions Universal Credit in title
    Jun
    2022
  • Reference to UK benefits system
    Jun
    2022
  • Valid call from NI benefits office
    Jun
    2022
  • Unknown caller called twice early
    Jun
    2022
  • Poor sound quality, missed caller
    May
    2022
  • Claim about benefits, not applicable
    May
    2022
  • Legitimate call about Northern Ireland
    May
    2022
  • Verify legitimacy of source carefully
    Dec
    2021
  • Irish accent, wrong numbers, potential scam
    Oct
    2021
  • Blocked unknown caller after two calls
    Aug
    2021
  • Department safe for communities
    Jul
    2021
  • User mentioned "DFC Discretionary support"
    Jul
    2021
  • Legitimate outgoing number for DfC
    Apr
    2021
  • Ignored repeated unknown phone calls
    Jan
    2021
  • Lost benefits by answering phone
    Jan
    2021
  • Fraudulent schemes for benefits
    Jan
    2021
  • Phone call asking for bank details
    Nov
    2020
  • Valid phone number provided
    Nov
    2020
  • User receives legitimate state pension
    Nov
    2020
  • Contact information for Jobs Office
    Sep
    2020
  • Confirmation of appeal receipt acknowledgment
    Sep
    2020
  • Call about missed State Pension
    Sep
    2020
  • User mentions universal credit system
    Aug
    2020
  • Fraudulent social security phone call
    Jul
    2020
  • Received unusual phone call at work
    Jul
    2020
  • Number from state pension office
    Jul
    2020
  • Questioning legitimacy of phone call
    May
    2020
  • Received call offering grief support
    May
    2020
  • Contacted council for Discretionary Support
    Apr
    2020
  • Received suspicious call from unknown agency
    Apr
    2020
  • Pension office confirming processing details
    Dec
    2019
  • Be cautious of unknown numbers
    Dec
    2019
  • Scam alert, don't update details
    Dec
    2019
  • Ignored, blocked, persistent spam call
    Dec
    2019
  • Complaint letter about universal credit
    Oct
    2019
  • Received suspicious phone call recently
    Aug
    2019
  • Ignored call, blocked on purpose
    Aug
    2019
  • Suspicious request for personal information
    Feb
    2019
  • Not benefits office; wrong number
    Jan
    2019
  • Suspicious calls, no message left
    Nov
    2018
  • Possible scam using ppi claims
    Nov
    2018
  • Be cautious, don't answer, call back
    Aug
    2018
  • Number blocked, feeling empowered
    Aug
    2018
  • Suspected hoax call received
    Jul
    2018
  • Two calls declined in quick succession
    Jul
    2018
  • Potential scam call for bank details
    Jul
    2018
  • Curious about unreturned benefits call
    Apr
    2018
  • Missed call, concerned about legitimacy
    Jan
    2018
  • User wants to block someone
    Dec
    2017
  • Confused about benefits office call
    Oct
    2017
  • Avoids unknown callers, uncomfortable talking
    Aug
    2017
  • Received persistent, unwanted calls
    Feb
    2017
  • Benefits office call regarding PIP
    Jan
    2017
  • Job centre didn't make contact
    Sep
    2016
  • Inquire about staff compensation
    Sep
    2016
  • Questionable financial assistance offer
    Aug
    2016
  • Possible benefit office phone number
    Dec
    2015
  • Received false call from Irish woman
    Dec
    2014
  • Repeated beeping noise on calls
    Nov
    2014
  • Caller identified as benefits office
    Jun
    2014
  • Benefits Office call for information
    Jan
    2014
  • Inquiring about social security benefits
    Jun
    2013
  • Unknown caller repeatedly trying to contact
    Dec
    2010
  • Unknown caller persistently calls
    Jul
    2010
Number Of Searches: 2940 Number Of Comments: 81 First Seen: 22 January 2014 General Reputation: positive

This number has recently been searched from Dargate(Kent), Kingshurst(West Midlands) and Wyke(Surrey).

08000121713 has 81 comments of which 46 x neutral and 11 x negative and 24 x positive

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08000121713 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000121713 👆 is reported as a mixed-experience number linked primarily to the Department for Communities Northern Ireland, including Universal Credit and benefits enquiries. Many callers confirm genuine contact regarding pensions, benefits claims, and discretionary support, particularly for individuals in Northern Ireland. However, there are multiple reports of suspicious behaviour - such as requests for bank details, unclear caller identity, incorrect names, and calls at unusual times - that raise concerns about potential scams. Recipients not expecting contact or not on benefits advise caution, recommending calls be returned only via official numbers. Frequent repeated calls and lack of voicemail have caused unease. Overall, while the number appears legitimate in many cases, users should remain vigilant and verify any requests through official channels before sharing personal information.

Reports on phone number 08000121713

9 months
Got a missed call but didn’t bother calling back since I wasn’t waiting for anyone from that number. They could’ve at least left a voicemail, feels like a dodgy scam to me.
1 year
The DWP would not be ringing people in Northern Ireland; it's a completely separate system. I received a missed call, and there is no reason at all that I should be receiving a call from either the DWP or Jobs & Benefits.
DWPNorthern IrelandJobs & Benefits
1 year
I'm pretty sure this is the DWP calling about benefit stuff.
Department for Work and Pensions
1 year
I got a call from someone in Northern Ireland representing the DWP, checking up on benefits. It was actually a helpful and friendly conversation.
Northern IrelandDWP
2 years
My work phone got a call but I didn't pick up cos I was out shopping at the time. After checking these comments, I'm a bit confused since I don't get any benefits and retirement's not something I'm planning anytime soon.
2 years
I got a real call from Universal Credit office over here in Northern Ireland.
Universal CreditNorthern Ireland
3 years
Legit call from the communities department, they rang me direct.
Department of Communities
3 years
one of those universal credit calls, lot of questions, didnt really wanna chat much.
Universal Credit
3 years
The phone just won't stop ringing! I chose not to pick up since the number seems quite dodgy, and I’ve heard it’s already been flagged as potentially risky.
3 years
Woman with a thick Irish brogue, kept calling me by the wrong name and was going on about funeral costs!! Didn’t mention anything about DWP at all!!
DWP
3 years
I received a call from this number earlier today but chose not to pick up, as I'm inundated with spam calls lately. It's becoming increasingly difficult to know who you can actually rely on these days, isn’t it?
3 years
I called this number back and it turned out to be Refresh NI Property Solutions. I had genuinely booked a survey with them for some loft insulation today, but nobody from Refresh NI actually got in touch with me. Pretty odd situation.
3 years
Got a call from the DWP to sort out and verify my state pension info.
Department for Work and Pensions
3 years
Got a call from Universal Credit checking on the claim I just put in online.
Universal Credit
4 years
I received a text asking me to get in touch with the Employment Support Allowance via their official incoming calls number. When I rang, the woman said the line was poor and then called me back on this different number. I felt a bit iffy but she asked for my new address since I’ve just moved. I’m pretty sure this was a legitimate call from the Northern Ireland benefits office. She asked for my national insurance number and date of birth but didn’t request any bank info. I rang back and got a recorded message from the benefits office, so it seemed above board.
Employment Support AllowanceNorthern Ireland
4 years
It was someone from the Communities Dept calling me.
Ministry for Local Affairs
4 years
Ended up leaving a voicemail, and just before hanging up said "about your Sss..". That’s all, super odd.
4 years
Today, my husband got a missed call from this number. They said it was from the benefits office, but he wasn’t expecting any call or appointment with them at all.
4 years
Got a call from a woman saying she was with the DWP. She wanted my bank info and address. I just ended the call straight away.
Department for Work and Pensions
4 years
Universal Credit call, very frustrating.
4 years
Actually got a call from the benefits office here in Northern Ireland, seemed legit enough.
Northern Ireland
4 years
Got two calls this morning but dunno who it was, they didn't leave any voicemail.
4 years
The call quality was absolutely dreadful, and I struggled to make out what the person on the other end was saying.
4 years
They said it was to do with my benefits payments. I’m not even receiving any benefits.
4 years
Real call about Universal Credit for folks in Northern Ireland.
UniversalNorthern Ireland
5 years
Received a legit call from the Department of Communities in N Ireland about a PIP claim.
Northern Ireland Department of CommunitiesPIP
5 years
This number rang my mobile twice earlier today. I didn't pick up either time since I wasn't familiar with the caller. After checking the details about this number, I've decided to block it.
5 years
Got a call from the Department for Communities. Sounded legit.
Ministry for Communities. Secure
5 years
DFC helped me out with Discretionary Support.
5 years
Like a few others mentioned, this seems to be a real number used by the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland. I've never had any issues with calls from them. It’s definitely not a scam. If you’re worried, you can always get in touch with the DfC using the contact details on their official site to check. I don’t get why some have marked it as 'dangerous' just because they didn’t pick up.
Department for CommunitiesNorthern Ireland
5 years
this number kept ringing me like 5 times back to back and i just ignored it
5 years
I just let it ring out. Heard that if you’re on benefits, picking up some calls can actually put them at risk. Better to be safe than sorry, really.
6 years
Fraudulent schemes targeting welfare entitlements.
6 years
Someone just called me a minute ago asking for my bank info. Feels dodgy to hand over my bank details like that on a phone call!!!
6 years
This is a legit phone number for the Department for Communities calling out.
Department for Communities
6 years
Got a proper call about my state pension, it’s set to begin next month.
6 years
This number belongs to the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, specifically the Jobs and Benefits Office on Holywood Road in Belfast.
Department for CommunitiesNorthern IrelandJobs and Benefits OfficeHolywood RoadBelfast
6 years
DFC PIP - they phoned to let me know they’d got my appeal and were reviewing a part of my claim.
DFC PIP
6 years
It was from the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland. They called about my State Pension, which I was waiting on, but I missed their first call.
Department for CommunitiesNorthern Ireland
6 years
Had a call from someone sayin it was about universal credit, but seemed fishy. anyone else get the same?
Universal CreditUK
6 years
Got a call earlier from someone sayin they wanted to talk to another person, not me. Claimin it was about social security.
6 years
Just got a call from them a short while ago, they asked if I was working right now, I said no. Then they somehow knew I work at Randox and asked when I finished, so I gave them the date. Then suddenly they said alright thanks, bye. I asked again who they were but they just said bye bye and ended the call. Quite strange really.
Randox
6 years
I got a call from 08000121713, it was someone from the state pension office.
6 years
DfCbenefits 08000121713, not sure how they managed to get hold of my number. They were asking for my son's phone number and kept wanting me to pass it on, which I refused to do.
6 years
Since my wife passed away from Covid, this number rang me on both my mobile and my home phone. It was from some government service, Dept of Communities for Coleraine I think, checking in on me and asking if I’d received their purple grief pack. They already had my address, and nothing about their questions felt off or dodgy.
Covid - 19Department of CommunitiesColeraine
6 years
It was the Department for Communities who got back to me, but it turned out to be Discretionary Support. Since this is an inbound call centre (0800 587 2750), any calls going out would come from a different outbound number.
Department for Communities
6 years
Got a phone call late Sunday morning. It just rang once then stopped. When I called back, I got a voicemail saying it was from "The Department of Communities Northern Ireland". Bit odd as it was outside usual work times and the number wasn’t one I recognised from their official contacts. Feels a bit dodgy, not sure if it’s a scam or something dodgier though.
Department of Communities Northern Ireland
7 years
Got a call from some pensions place checking my info, said they’re going to sort out my pension now.
7 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t know, didn’t pick up and just blocked it. That same one called me like 29 times last week, blocked it again straight away.
7 years
I’m almost certain it’s a scam! The benefits office wouldn’t ring you up asking for your info like that.
7 years
Watch out for this number! It called me two times and the questions they asked seemed really dodgy, had me thinking it was some kind of scam!!!
7 years
Universal credit called me, it was regarding a letter of complaint I had sent.
Universal Credit
7 years
Got a call today, felt a bit dodgy to me.
7 years
Ignored the call and decided to block the number.
7 years
Someone rang saying they was from universal credit and wanted my bank info, sort code, and address and all that.
Universal Credit
7 years
I received a missed call from this number today, Sunday 27th January, and I can assure you it’s not from the benefits office, as they’re closed on Sundays. Quite puzzling, really!
8 years
I've received multiple calls from this number over the past week, but I've chosen not to pick up. As I'm not receiving any benefits, there's really no cause for a benefits office to be contacting me. They didn’t leave a message either, which I find quite dodgy.
8 years
Said they were from ppi and wanted to check my address. Then they called back saying the same thing but for a different person.
8 years
This number seems to be for making outgoing calls related to Benefits Claims, like Jobseekers Allowance. It only makes outgoing calls, so it’s best not to pick up. Instead, ring the Benefits Office using the number provided on your official letters. If you do happen to answer, make sure not to share any bank details over the phone - always send sensitive info by letter to your Benefits Office.
Jobseekers AllowanceBenefits Office
8 years
Honestly, blocking this number gave me such a sense of relief.
8 years
I received a call from this number, and it was just a pre-recorded message stating they’d get in touch if necessary. I reached out to ESA and PIP to verify, but they had no record of any inquiry from them. I’m inclined to think it’s a scam.
ESAPIP
8 years
They’ve tried calling me twice within a span of five minutes. I decided to ignore the calls.
8 years
Got a call from someone saying they were with Universal Credit and asking for my bank info.
Universal Credit
8 years
I received a call from this number yesterday while I was heading out to an appointment. They claimed to be from the Benefits office, and I was quite intrigued, so I asked them to get in touch again. However, they never did call back.
Benefits
9 years
I missed a call earlier and when I rang back, I was greeted by an answerphone message stating that it was the social security office attempting to reach out. They mentioned that if they needed to get in touch again, they'd ring me back. It's left me feeling a bit uneasy, to be honest...
9 years
Put em on silent.
9 years
Received a call from this number earlier today, but missed it. I'm curious as to why the benefits office would be reaching out to me. I already get my retirement pension, so I'm not actually in need of any assistance!
9 years
I tend to avoid picking up calls from unfamiliar numbers, as I'm not exactly at ease chatting with strangers over the phone-or, for that matter, speaking with anyone in general!
9 years
I've received quite a few calls from this number and chose not to pick up any of them. Just today, I answered a call from an unknown number. They quizzed me about benefits, my health situation, whether I had any assistance at home, and if I could manage by myself. I kept my responses to a minimum, giving mostly one-word replies. Once we hung up, I was bombarded with a couple of calls from 08000121712, which rang incessantly, two or three times in a row. I opted to ignore them altogether.
10 years
I recently received a phone call from the number 08000121713. A woman on the other end identified herself as being from the Benefits office and wanted to confirm whether I had been granted PIP. She mentioned that if my application had been turned down, there might be an opportunity to apply for additional payments.
Benefits
10 years
I inquired with my local job centre to see if it was them, and they seemed a tad worried, but assured me they hadn't made any calls to me.
10 years
They kept asking me about employee salaries, bit odd really...
10 years
Got a call from a person saying they were from some jobs and benefits place, trying to offer money help or something.
11 years
I suspect that it's a number for a benefits office.
11 years
I've received a call from this number, and it appears to be linked to social security benefits. They were inquiring about my living situation with my partner, as I had submitted a claim regarding our circumstances! Quite amusing, isn't it?
12 years
Received a call from an Irish lady on Sunday morning around late hours. She insisted that I had recently rung her mobile and claimed to have two missed calls from my number. However, I hadn’t contacted a soul that day!
12 years
Whenever we pick up the phone, it's just an incessant beeping sound! We've received seven messages now, each one filled with that same annoying noise.
12 years
I keep getting calls from a number I don't recognise. No idea who's behind it!
12 years
This number keeps ringing and we haven’t a clue who it belongs to.
12 years
I believe this number belongs to the benefits department.
13 years
I received a call from the Benefits Office, inquiring if I'd filled out a form they needed. I had applied for some benefits the previous month.
Benefits Office

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