Is 0800 558 008 really Work and Income?

Yes. 0800 558 008 is Work and Income's Debt Management number in New Zealand. It's listed on Work and Income's own page.

Last checked against workandincome.govt.nz on 1 November 2026.

Yes, this is Work and Income

Work and Income Debt Management · New Zealand 0800 558 008 Source: workandincome.govt.nz · checked 1 November 2026

A call showing this number can still be a scam

Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. If someone called you, hang up and ring 0800 558 008 yourself.

Is 0800 558 008 really Work and Income?

Yes. It's on Work and Income's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 0800 558 008. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 0800 558 008 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

Someone texted me this number and told me to call it.

Work and Income doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use Work and Income's app or website, typed by hand.

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