How to protect yourself from unemployment scams

With many people filing for unemployment, now more than ever, scammers are actively trying to steal personal information and gain access to unemployment benefits.

To help you navigate and stay safe, we’ve rounded up some of the most common unemployment scams to watch out for

  1. 3 Common Unemployment Scams
  2. How to protect yourself from unemployment scams
  3. If something feels wrong, take the time to check it out.

1. Paying to file for unemployment

2. Phishing emails asking for personal information

3. False websites that offer to help you file