How To Report Unemployment Fraud | Unemployment Handbook

IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is not illegal to work while you collect unemployment benefits. But there are rules on how you do it.

If you want to know how to report unemployment fraud, you must first be sure that someone is committing unemployment fraud. It is a crime to knowingly collect unemployment benefits that you are not eligible to receive, and this is considered unemployment fraud. BUT, it is very important to note that IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO WORK WHILE YOU ARE COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

When you apply for unemployment you may be informed that you are legally allowed to work at a job and make a certain amount of money while still collecting unemployment benefits. When you initially apply for unemployment, this amount will be calculated, and how this process works will be explained to you by your unemployment counselor.

If you do work while you are collecting unemployment benefits, it is VERY important that you follow the rules given to you by your unemployment counselor, which includes reporting where you work, how much you make every week, etc.

If you suspect someone of committing unemployment fraud, you can contact the unemployment office to report them. You may be able to remain anonymous, or you may have to give your name and contact information to report them.

When you make your report, be sure to give as much detailed information as possible, including the following:

Their name
Their address
Their phone number
Where they are working
How much money they’re making

Here’s how to report someone for unemployment fraud:

Step 1:

Find you state unemployment website by clicking this link: State Unemployment Directory

Step 2:

Go to your state unemployment website.

Step 3.

Click on the link that says: “Report Unemployment Fraud”; “Contact Us”, or other such heading.

Step 4.

Describe the instance of unemployment fraud that you are reporting.

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