Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you're between jobs. But what happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fraudulent unemployment claim? That's identity theft.

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/02/got-letter-about-unemployment-benefits-you-didnt-file-thats-identity-theft?utm_source=govdelivery