Is it illegal to use someone else's NUS card number to get a discount online?

Question

How would they ever find out and what are the consequenses?

Answer 1

Yes, it is a form of fraud. they can catch you by tracing the info back to the billing information that you provide, so then they will know who you are.

Answer 2

I really wouldn't worry about it.

If the other person gives you permission to use the NUS number to get a discount online, then that's fine.  The company selling the product is hardly going to call the police because someone purchased something from them.

Now I wouldn't be using their number on a government web site or to misrepresent your identity.  But if you are buying an item from a company and they need an NUS to offer a discount, it's not a big deal, if you have permission.

Answer 3

Yes it is.