Identity Theft

There has been a spike in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims and identity theft.

https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-sees-spike-in-fraudulent-unemployment-insurance-claims-filed-using-stolen-identities

If this happens to you, you should report the fraud to the State Department of Labor at the following link:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/unemployment-insurance-payment-accuracy/report-unemployment-insurance-fraud

It is also advised to put a PIN number on your tax returns:
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

Helpful resource to help if one suspects identity theft:
https://identitytheft.gov/Steps

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Joan Will

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