If you receive a notice to complete ID.me and are a victim of fraud, do not complete ID.me verification. Instead, you or your employer should report the suspected fraud to DES through the fraud hotline or Fraud Report Form.
We take unemployment fraud seriously.
The Division of Employment Security is working hard to detect and prevent fraud in the unemployment benefits system. If you suspect someone has used your name and personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, please let us know by using the DES Fraud Reporting Form.
Employers should review all notices they receive from the Division of Employment Security relating to unemployment benefit charges and employee separations, and report any errors or disagreements.
If you suspect someone has used your personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, you should report it to DES using our Fraud Reporting Form. This will allow us to investigate the suspected fraud and, if necessary, stop the payment of benefits.
Our benefits system may automatically send you a bill for overpayment of benefits. If you have been a victim of fraud, don’t worry! You are not liable for the payment.
Requests for information about a fraudulent claim may be submitted to DES using the Request for Release of Information Form.
Take steps to protect your unemployment insurance account and lower your exposure to cyber fraud. View this helpful handout.
This document outlines how you can protect your business and employees from unemployment insurance fraud. View this helpful handout.