 TITLE: Unemployment Scams to Watch Out For CONTENT: What to Do if You're a Victim of Unemployment Fraud\n---------------------------------------------------\nIf you discover that a bogus unemployment claim has been filed in your name, do the following immediately:\n1.  Notify your local unemployment agency. If the fraud comes to light as you apply for unemployment, the agency will already be notified. If your employer notifies you of a bogus claim, enlist your human resources department to assist with pursuing the false claim—but make sure you also notify the unemployment agency yourself.\n2.  Inform the IRS by filing an Identity Theft Affidavit (IRS Form 14039) with the IRS or through the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft website, IdentityTheft.gov, where you can also find information on cleaning up the damage identity theft can cause.\n3.  If you suspect unemployment fraud is connected to email or bogus websites or social media accounts, file a report at the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. END