Watch for these signs of fraud
Unemployment benefits fraud happens when someone illegally files a claim using your information. If you think someone applied for unemployment benefits using your information, report it.
Watch for these signs:
- You get a letter from us that you were not expecting.
- We notify your employer about your unemployment benefits application, but you did not apply.
- You get a 1099-G tax statement that includes unemployment benefits you never received.
- You are notified about a change to your banking or contact information that you did not approve.
Before reporting fraud
Reporting fraud will lock your eServices account and delay payments. Before submitting a report, be aware of common issues that people mistake for fraud:
- Are you unable to log into your eServices account? Visit the sign-in help page.
- Did we send you a message about overpayment? Do not report fraud. Instead, you can appeal that decision if you disagree with it.
- Not sure how to respond to a message from Employment Security? Use the contact information in the message to get help.
- Did you get a message from an unemployment agency in a different state? Report possible fraud with the unemployment agency in that state. Find state agencies at CareerOnestop.
How to report fraud
Use our fraud reporting form. You will need to provide:
- Your full name.
- Your Social Security number.
- Your address.
- Your date of birth.
- How you discovered someone filed a claim using your information.
- Whether you give us permission to deny and cancel the fraudulent claim.