Here are ways that can help stop you from being swindled. LOS ANGELES - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
According to the FTC, if you have received any notice from your state unemployment benefits office or your employer regarding a supposed application for these benefits, you may have been a victim of this scam. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates The FTC recommends that anyone who has been a victim of this fraudulent behavior should: In some instances, the FTC says