Unemployment Fraud Alert
The increased number of unemployment filings over the past few months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the number of fraudulent claims filed, as reported by many states across the country. In many cases, third parties attempt to file for unemployment insurance benefits using the name and personal information of someone else who is not out of work. Employers are finding they are receiving claim notices for individuals that are either actively employed or...
