The Pennsylvania State Police troop that patrols Bucks County and surrounding areas reported Wednesday that there has been a “significant increase” in the number of fraudulent unemployment cases.
Troopers said there were 10 unemployment scam investigations underway in Bucks County and the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
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“Unemployment scams are criminal acts done by imposters that file claims for unemployment benefits utilizing the name and personal information of victims who have not filed claims. As a result, the unemployment payments are deposited into accounts the imposter controls or mailed to the victim’s residence and retrieved by the imposter,” troopers said.
State police are asking the public to to keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles in their neighborhood and report sightings of people who are not authorized searching mailboxes.
If you become a victim of an unemployment scam, it is important to do the following:
- Contact the Pennsylvania Fraud Hotline at (800) 692-7469.
- File a report with the police within your jurisdiction.
- Start a recovery plan with the Federal Trade Commission by visiting www.identitytheft.gov.
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