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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft
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.