#unemployment scam

$15.8 Million in Potentially Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Detected by State Labor Department

The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has detected $15,829,889 of potentially fraudulent claims paid out as of June 24.  In addition, the department reportedly blocked $76,644,808 in “possible fraudulent PUA payments.”

State Monitoring for Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is warning consumers about attempts made by criminals to file imposter claims in order to receive unemployment benefits.