Unemployment Fraud Prevention: Protecting Your Benefits
By Department of Labor Fraud Prevention | 6 min read
Prevent unemployment fraud and protect your benefits. Recognition, reporting, and recovery strategies.
Unemployment fraud increased dramatically during the pandemic. Protect yourself by: Never sharing personal information with suspicious callers, Monitor credit reports for unauthorized accounts, Report suspected fraud to state unemployment agencies, File identity theft reports with FTC if affected, Use strong passwords for unemployment accounts. If you receive unexpected unemployment documents, report them immediately to prevent fraudulent claims.\n\n**Related Resources**\n- [Financial Planning Tools](/tools)\n- [Budget Calculator](/budget-planner)\n- [Credit Guide](/category/Debt%20%26%20Credit)\n- [Money Saving Tips](/category/Save%20Money)