How To Check All Phone Numbers Linked To Your NIN

Are you looking for a way to check the amount of phone numbers linked to your NIN?

NIN is a unique number assigned to individuals by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for tracking individuals' identity information in government and private databases.

In this article, we will show you how to easily check the amount of phone numbers linked to your NIN, step-by-step.

Why you should be aware of the phone numbers linked to your NIN?

Having your NIN linked to phone numbers that are not yours can pose serious risks to your identity. If your NIN is linked to a phone number that is in the wrong hands, it can be exploited for identity theft.

It is crucial to protect yourself, be cautious about sharing your NIN and only provide it to trusted and legitimate entities when absolutely necessary.

Regularly monitor the phone numbers that are linked with your NIN and report any unauthorized use of your SSN promptly to relevant authorities.

How to check the amount of phone numbers linked to your NIN

To access information regarding the numbers linked to your National Identification Number (NIN), follow these detailed steps using the USSD service:

Dial *996# on your mobile phone to initiate the USSD for NIN.

Navigate through the prompts and respond to the menu options. Choose option 4 to View NIN Status.

On the subsequent prompt, select option 2 to view the numbers linked to your NIN.

After selecting this option, your service provider will acknowledge the receipt of your request and inform you that a message will be sent to your mobile phone.

You will receive a message containing a comprehensive list of all the numbers linked to your NIN under the same service provider.

If you discover any number linked to your NIN that is not yours, de-link such number immediately or call your network provider and report.