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08007317898

☎️ 08007317898 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 800731 with a prefix of 0800.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08007317898

  • Likely Pension Service, sounds accurate
    Jun
    2026
  • Helpful, legitimate pension service call
    Jun
    2026
  • Trustworthy DWP pension contact number
    Jun
    2026
  • Fake DWP email, avoid number
    Feb
    2026
  • DWP scams: no calls, emails
    Oct
    2025
  • Suspicious DWP call requesting banking info
    Sep
    2025
  • DWP number likely spoofed scam
    Jun
    2025
  • Legitimate number; verify before sharing
    Apr
    2025
  • Warning of suspicious phone call
    Apr
    2024
  • Inquiries about DWP helpline assistance
    Jan
    2024
  • DWP asking for verification information
    Dec
    2023
  • Legitimate number for State Pension
    Nov
    2023
  • Texted about state pension inquiry
    Oct
    2023
  • Pension claim cancellation and concerns
    Sep
    2023
  • Possible scam; personal information concerns
    Aug
    2023
  • Warning about potential DWP scam
    Jun
    2023
  • Dealing with pension application additional security
    Sep
    2022
  • Unsigned text from possibly DWP
    Apr
    2022
  • Suspicious calls and emails received
    Feb
    2022
  • Total scam. Do not engage
    Jan
    2022
  • State pension claim contact needed
    Jan
    2022
  • Valid number for pension inquiry
    Dec
    2021
  • Urgent message about state pension
    Dec
    2021
  • Verified call from DWP authentic
    Dec
    2021
  • Received genuine call about pension
    Oct
    2021
  • Some doubt about phone call
    Sep
    2021
  • Question authenticity of DWP number
    Jul
    2021
  • Be cautious when calling it
    Jun
    2021
  • Suspicious caller requested bank details
    Jun
    2021
  • Possible scam from fake DWP
    May
    2021
  • Legitimate email for pension claim
    May
    2021
  • DWP contact number for pension
    May
    2021
  • Urgent state pension text message
    Apr
    2021
  • Warning: Scam asking for details
    Apr
    2021
  • Difficult without proper context
    Apr
    2021
  • Warranty scam with incorrect information
    Apr
    2021
  • Received suspicious email, avoided scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Received questionable email from scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Fraudulent impersonation, attempting personal data
    Apr
    2021
  • Warning of potential scam numbers
    Mar
    2021
  • DWP contact methods seem suspicious
    Mar
    2021
  • Identifying content as government-related
    Mar
    2021
  • Please provide more context to summarize
    Feb
    2021
  • Valid DWP contact information provided
    Jan
    2021
  • State pension claim from DWP
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of false DWP messages
    Oct
    2020
  • Suspicious DWP letter with phone number
    Oct
    2020
  • Chargeable DWP complaints line discrepancy
    Sep
    2020
  • Be wary of suspicious contact
    Sep
    2020
  • Secure verification process from DEP
    Aug
    2020
  • Contacted correct number for verification
    Aug
    2020
  • Valid DWP number for pension
    Aug
    2020
  • DWP number matching, seems safe
    Apr
    2020
  • Inquiry about pension phone call
    Feb
    2020
  • Verify DWP number and website
    Jan
    2020
  • Long wait times, annoying hold messages
    Jan
    2020
  • Legitimate DWP call, no scam
    Jan
    2020
  • Received potentially fake text from DWP
    Dec
    2019
  • False messages from DWP alarming
    Oct
    2019
  • DWP number, missed calls confusion
    Oct
    2019
  • Suspicious DWP text request
    Oct
    2019
  • Genuine DWP number, poor communication
    Aug
    2019
  • Unknown purpose of storage containers
    Aug
    2019
  • No content in the message
    Jul
    2019
  • Staying vigilant, unexpected phone charges
    Jul
    2019
  • Erroneously informed about pension entitlement
    May
    2019
  • Number unassigned, cannot connect call
    Mar
    2019
  • Verified genuine email from agency
    Feb
    2019
  • In-depth experience with pension claim
    Jan
    2019
  • Received unsolicited call about new claims
    Nov
    2018
  • Received suspicious communication from DWP
    Oct
    2018
  • Sender expressed views, improve communication
    Oct
    2018
  • Verified dwp number from email
    Oct
    2018
  • Number is from legitimate source
    Oct
    2018
  • Claim state pension with DWP
    Sep
    2018
  • Google search confirms state pension
    Jul
    2018
  • Suspicious email regarding state pension
    Jul
    2018
  • Poor pension call system management
    Nov
    2017
  • Department of Works and Pensions
    May
    2016
  • Missed call, no message left
    Aug
    2012
Number Of Searches: 1428 Number Of Comments: 77 First Seen: 06 May 2016 General Reputation: positive

This number has recently been searched from Ianstown(Moray), Luddesdown(Kent) and North Wootton(Somerset).

08007317898 has 77 comments of which 35 x neutral and 17 x negative and 25 x positive

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08007317898 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08007317898 👆 is reported as a genuine Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) number mainly used for state pension claims and security checks. Users confirm it appears on official gov.uk sites and letters, yet many flag poor communication and suspicions of scams due to unexpected calls, emails, or texts requesting bank details - something DWP officially never does by phone. Some experienced long wait times and confusing messages, with a few noting odd or poorly printed letters linked to this number. While several callers successfully confirmed personal data without sharing bank info, others warned of phishing attempts or spoofing. Overall, it’s believed authentic but urged caution when dealing with calls asking for sensitive info, and verify through official DWP contacts first.

Reports on phone number 08007317898

3 months
Might have been the Pension Service, the caller seemed legit.
3 months
I think it was from the Pension Service. They were really helpful and not a scam at all. Definitely legit!
Pension Service
3 months
Got a call from the DWP pension team, sounded legit so I didn’t freak out. Felt pretty safe chatting with them.
DWP
7 months
Received a suspicious message claiming to be from DWP using this phone number. The proper website should end with www.tax.service.gov.uk, not the one mentioned in the email [email protected]. Be careful and definitely don’t ring them back!
DWP
11 months
They claimed they needed to verify my bank info. Totally bogus - the DWP doesn’t ring you unless you’ve contacted them first and asked for a callback. Also, DWP never emails people, that’s just not how they do things. All their communication comes through proper letters, unless you use the phone number on one of their official letters to call them back yourself.
DWP
1 year
I'm pretty sure someone spoofed the DWP number. A while back, I got an email about my pension that said they'd tried to ring me, but I never got a call. The number showed as DWP. When I phoned back, it was picked up way too quickly (definite warning sign!). They asked for my bank details, but I refused to give them on the phone. They said it's fine and offered to send a letter instead. Still, no letter has turned up. Now today, the same email popped up again. I've gone ahead and reported the email as phishing.
1 year
This is a real DWP line for new claims. There’s loads of different pension contact numbers, so it’s best to look them up on the official government site. It’s a safe number where you can share your info. If you’re not certain, just ask them to send a letter before jumping to the conclusion it’s a scam. Always good to double-check first!
AUTHENTIC DWP
2 years
Someone named Leanne phoned me twice, asking for my personal info, which I didn’t give. She also wanted me to confirm my bank details. Didn’t get any form sent like she said the first time. If this really is the DWP, as that number shows, it seems like a really dodgy way to handle things.
LeanneDWP
3 years
Tried calling the DWP helpline today.
DWP
3 years
Got a call from DWP about my pension claim, they just wanted to check my ID by asking for my National Insurance number and address.
DWPNational Insurance
3 years
I just checked this number - it's from the Department for Work and Pensions, used for sorting out your State Pension claims. Safe to trust!
Department for Work and Pensions
3 years
Got a text off this number saying something about my state pension.
3 years
About three months ago, I applied online for my state pension and got an email confirming that everything went through okay. But now, I've just received a letter saying my claim's been cancelled because I didn’t provide enough info. They want me to confirm my bank details over the phone, which I refused to do. I checked with my bank and they told me that only the pension office can verify bank details, but getting hold of them seems near impossible. I got a few texts from these people, so I decided to ring them, but something felt off. They only have my National Insurance number, which is worrying. They also sent a paper form to verify by mail, but it’s very poor quality - the pages are thin, printing's awful, and some pages were upside down. Feels like I’m going to miss out on the pension I’m entitled to. The DWP site clearly says they’ll never ask for your bank details over the phone, so I’m not giving that info to anyone from a call centre.
DWP
3 years
Not really sure if this is a scam or something legit. Someone rang saying they were from the State Pension office and needed some extra details. I told them my name, NI number and told them my bank, easy stuff. But when they asked for full bank details I said no way, I’m not giving that over the phone. Then they started saying I’d have to wait longer for my claim unless I gave them my address, but I refused again saying they should already have it. After that, they told me I’d have to find the correct number on the government site and ring back because they wouldn’t send a letter without me confirming my address first. That all just seemed a bit dodgy to me. I checked the official government site and the number they gave isn’t listed there, plus the last digits don’t match up. Feels like something’s not right.
State PensionNational Insurance
3 years
Got a letter through the door supposedly from the DWP, saying they needed extra details to process my state pension claim. Thing is, I've been getting my pension since 2014 and haven't claimed anything new since then. So, I thought I’d ring the freephone number 0800 731 7898 to see what’s up - glad I gave it a go! The scary bit is the scammer somehow has my full name, address, and NI number...quite unsettling really.
Department for Work and PensionsNational Insurance
4 years
Got a call from DWP about my state pension claim. They said it’s an extra security step or something.
Department for Work and Pensions
4 years
Got a text saying it was from the DWP.
DWP
5 years
So, I got an email telling me to call this number claiming I’d applied online and they needed more info, and they said to have my National Insurance Number handy. Thing is, I already gave them my NI number during the application, so it felt a bit fishy. I looked up the official number which starts with 0800731, but the last four digits didn’t match the one on the email. Plus, there was a call from a 0202 number about my state pension asking me to ring back. I just ignored both, seems dodgy to me.
5 years
Complete con! Steer clear! They said they were from the DWP... but I never put any of my details online for a pension claim. I sent a paper form, no internet involved. Don't trust this at all!
DWP
5 years
Got a message saying there’s an issue with my recent state pension claim and I need to get in touch with them. Bit worrying but might just be legit.
5 years
Both this number and 0800 731 0469 seem to be connected to the Department of Work and Pensions. I checked and found them both on their official website. The number came up in an email that provided more info about my first State Pension claim. I've labelled the numbers as neutral for now because they did ask for bank details, which always sets off warning signs for me when it’s over the phone. Luckily, there was an option to send the info by post and they didn’t push me to share my details right away, so I chose to go down that route.
Department of Work and Pensions
5 years
Got a text from this number, saying they urgently needed to talk about my state pension. Bit suspicious if you ask me.
5 years
I had a ring from someone claiming to be from the DWWP. I asked them to prove it, then got a text from them telling me to call a certain number. I looked up that number on https://www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service and it came up as real. So I gave them a bell. (But when I spoke to them, it looked like all they wanted was to confirm my mobile number - which they already had. So honestly, it felt a bit pointless.)
DWWP
5 years
I got a call supposedly from the Department for Work and Pensions about a new claim for my state pension. Felt a bit iffy about it, so they told me to call the number back. Instead of ringing that, I looked up the DWP on gov.uk and gave them a ring. They said yeah, they really wanted to talk to me and the number was legit. So I called it back and no one asked me for bank info or anything like that. Seems like the number is actually genuine.
Department for Work and PensionsDWP
5 years
This number called me twice. The second time, I spoke with a woman called Donna. She said they needed me to answer a few security questions to get my claim processed. They didn’t ask for any bank info, so I guess we’ll see if the issue gets fixed, like she said it would. Sounded legit, but you can never be too sure.
Donna
5 years
Might be a legit DWP number but could also be "spoofed". Best not to ring back or share your info. Always use gov.uk official site for anything to do with your pension.
DWP
5 years
This is a real DWP number, but just watch out when calling it.
5 years
As soon as the person on the phone asked me for my sort code and bank account number, I just ended the call straight away.
5 years
Got a couple of emails and even a letter saying it's from the DWP. The phone number looked legit, but when I answered they said there was a problem with my online application and supposedly a bank failure. I didn’t give them any bank info and just hung up straight away.
Department for Work and Pensions
5 years
Got an email asking for more info about my pension claim. Checked the number on the official HMRC site and it's legit. All good, no stress.
HMRC
5 years
Legit DWP number. I seen it on the letter they sent me about claiming my state pension, so it matches up exactly.
Authentic Department for Work and Pensions
5 years
Received a text sayin ‘we urgently need to speak to you about your state pension.’ It told me to ring a number. I looked it up on https://www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service and it seems like the number is legit.
5 years
Said they were from the DWP and wanted my bank info.
DWP
5 years
DWP calling me nonstop!
5 years
Said my washing machine warranty had expired but got the brand totally wrong and couldn’t say who supposedly bought the insurance. Felt like they were setting me up to ask for bank info. Definitely a dodgy call.
5 years
I received an email claiming I had to provide more info about my claim, so I rang the number. After waiting around 25 minutes, someone finally answered and asked for my NI number. They then told me there was a "bank failure" and asked for my bank card details. I hung up and sent the email to [email protected].
National Insurance
5 years
Received an email saying I needed to provide more info about my claim, so I rang the number. After waiting on hold for like 25 minutes, finally got someone. They asked for my National Insurance number, then said there was “a bank issue” and wanted my bank card details. I hung up straight away and sent the email to [email protected]
National Insurance
5 years
Said they were from the DWP, just trying to get my details, total scam!
DWP
6 years
This phone number is definitely dodgy. They just wanna grab your personal info.
6 years
Got a call from DWP sayin it was urgent. Left a message but it was hard to hear, very quiet. Also got a text and an email but the phone numbers and times to call back aint the same. Feels dodgy, so I’m defo not gonna get in touch.
DWP
6 years
Without a doubt, this has got to be the DWP.
Department for Work and Pensions
6 years
Dept for Work and Pensions calling me now.
Department for Work and Pensions
6 years
This number actually matches the one listed on the official Department for Work and Pensions site, as well as on letters they've sent me.
Department for Work and Pensions
6 years
I did my state pension claim through the DWP online. Just double checking the security of my application. Everything seems legit.
DWP
6 years
Got a missed call from 08007317898 and later got an email asking for details to call the DWP on that number, which seemed like it was theirs. I managed to get in touch with DWP via Verify support about it and this is what they told me: Thanks for reaching out to GOV.UK Verify Support. The DWP won’t email you telling you how to claim your state pension. If you need to claim, they'll send you a letter in the post.
DWPVerify
6 years
I’ve never actually gotten a call from this number but it showed up on a letter that said it was from the D.W.P. I got a bit suspicious about the letter’s authenticity cause it used the phrase “telephony service” somewhere, which just sounded off to me. Bit of a Freudian slip, maybe.
D.WP
6 years
It says it’s a paid complaints number for 2017 DWP, not a free one. Doesn’t seem to fit with their official contact details I found online.
DWP
6 years
Got a letter telling me to ring this number, but the print was awful like it was done on some ancient home printer - feels dodgy and fake. Be cautious if you decide to call, it might be a legit number that's been misused. They say they’ve tried to get in touch before, but I’ve got no proof of that anywhere.
6 years
Number seems legit, had a quick look then gave them a ring. Turns out it was just a security check from DEP. They didn't ask for any bank info or personal stuff. All good here.
DEP
6 years
Got an email that looked like it was from the dwp State Pension Claims asking for more details and my NI number. Luckily I found a different number that seems legit, so I’m going to call them instead.
DWPPensionNational Insurance
6 years
08007317898 is legit for the DWP. I applied for my state pension online and they’re just doing security checks to confirm the claim is real. Don’t worry about the "we've tried calling you" part, it’s just a routine message they send out.
DWP
6 years
That number is from the DWP, I've got a letter here with that exact number on it. I did wonder if it was some sort of scam at first but it's legit.
7 years
Got three texts back to back within a minute, all saying the same thing: tried to reach me about pension stuff on 08007317898. But I ain’t got any missed calls, and if it’s really from the DWP, how come they got their own number? Feels a bit dodgy.
DWP
7 years
Yeah it’s definitely the DWP - I just looked up the number and their official site pops up. But honestly, why they send these super sketchy emails telling us to ring them and then make us wait ages on hold is beyond me!
DWP
7 years
APPLICATION NUMBER FOR THE UK STATES OLD AGE PENSION.

THE WAIT TIME ON THE CALL IS INSANELY LONG.

THE HOLD MUSIC KEEPS GETTING INTERRUPTED BY A CONSTANT RECORDED MESSAGE, PUSHING PEOPLE TO APPLY ONLINE. IT FEELS LIKE THIS IS DONE ON PURPOSE TO MAKE US STAY ON THE LINE FOREVER. I ENDED UP WAITING NEARLY HALF AN HOUR BEFORE SOMEONE PICKED UP.
U.K.HOLD TIMES
7 years
For sure a legit call from the DWP. They rang to check a couple details from my online claim and confirmed when I’ll get my first payment and the amount, which matches what my online account says. They didn’t ask for any bank details or anything, so I felt pretty safe it wasn’t some kind of scam.
DWP
7 years
Got a message from DWP saying they’d tried to reach me but couldn’t get through. Like others have said, no record of any missed calls from them. Seemed fishy - number did match the one on the DWP site, but we all know numbers can be faked without much effort. Checked my pension account and no new messages there either. I’m just gonna leave it be for now. If it’s something serious, they’ll contact me again. Honestly, if this is legit, the DWP really needs to up their communication game.
DWP
7 years
Me and my wife both got separate texts earlier from the DWP claiming, "We tried reaching you today about your State Pension claim. Ring us on 0800 731 7898." Neither our mobiles nor landline show any missed calls or attempts. In today’s world, if anything screams scam or fraud, it’s this ridiculous method! How can a Government department be so daft to think this is a smart way to handle things? And what’s more, why do they keep doing this even after being told it’s causing confusion and frustration?
DWP
7 years
Looks like a real DWP number but they claim they tried to reach me. Thing is, I didn’t get any missed calls or messages. I did fill out the form a while back anyway, so I’ll just wait and see if they get in touch. No way am I ringing that number again.
DWP
7 years
Got a message from this number today at 8:29, asking me to ring between 8am and 6pm on weekdays from the DWP? Anyone else had this?
DWP
7 years
This number is legit, you can see it on the real DWP site. Just like others here, I got an email from DWP that didn’t seem very official and said they’d tried to call me, but I never got any call. I was a little wary, but since my pension’s coming soon and I hadn’t got any confirmation on the amount, I planned to ring them anyway so I looked up the number. It’s definitely a real number, just rubbish communication from DWP.
DWP
7 years
I spotted this number painted quite big on about six to eight metal lockers in the shared space on Biddestone Road estate near Holloway Road in Islington. I guess it might be official and sanctioned by the Islington council, yet there's no clue why those containers are placed there or for what time period.
Biddestone RoadHolloway RoadIslingtonIslington Council
7 years
Didn’t even leave a message.
7 years
Watch out, I apparently phoned this number for about 1 minute and 12 seconds, but I have zero memory of doing that. What’s stranger is it happened around 3.30pm when I was definitely at work. Then there’s another call to some unknown number for 16 minutes that cost me over £8, which I’m pretty annoyed about. When I looked up the second number, it led me to a dodgy website that looks sketchy and possibly fake. It says it’s from the DWP but it doesn’t seem legit at all. I’m 28 and have no clue why the DWP would be getting in touch with me, or why I'd be calling them!
DWP
7 years
Got a letter in the post saying I should claim a pension, but I’m not even eligible for it.
8 years
I tried calling them back but got a message saying the number isn’t in use.
8 years
Yes, it seemed legit to me. I got an email that looked a bit dodgy at first, but after looking up the number, it turned out to be genuine. Eventually managed to talk to Fiona, who told me it's just a message sent out randomly to claimants to test their security. She asked a few things, like if I've had a job in the past six years. There was no asking for bank details at all. When I said we hadn’t had a call, she explained sometimes they use a third-party agency and don’t always make a phone call, it’s just how the system works.
Fiona
8 years
Today, Sunday morning around 08:15, I got a call from the DWP about ‘new claims’ and they gave me a number to ring back during office hours as they needed more details. Thing is, I’ve been getting my state pension for 8 months already, so it’s not exactly new.
Department for Work and Pensions
8 years
got an email too from this number about state pension. “any opinions shared by the sender of this message don’t always reflect the views of the department for work and pensions.” yeah, like they really care about cleaning up their image
Department for Work and Pensions
8 years
Got the same email, looks really unprofessional without any state info or anything, so I was sketchy too. But I double checked with the dwp and turns out this number is legit.
DWP
8 years
this number is legit, its the dwp. I just rang them and they asked for more info before they could carry on with my claim.
DWP
8 years
dwp calling to say i need to claim my state pension
8 years
Got an email about my state pension supposedly from the DWP on a Sunday afternoon. It said they'd been trying to ring me but couldn’t get through, and asked me to call them back on a number that wasn’t the usual 0800 DWP one. Seems dodgy to me, so I reckon it’s a scam?
DWP
8 years
a bit of googling shows that this number belongs to the state pension people
Google
9 years
The people running this pension helpline really messed up. Waiting around 35 minutes just to get through is ridiculous. Honestly, a simple queue update system showing how far you are in line would make a huge difference, so folks can decide if it’s worth hanging on or try again later when it’s less busy. It’s baffling that such an obvious fix hasn’t been done yet.
10 years
I received a call from this number, but they didn't leave a voicemail. Quite odd, really!
10 years
This number is the DWP’s freephone, just in case anyone’s wondering.
Department of Works and Pensions

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