COVID-19 - All Resources

Legal Information

Other COVID-19 Problems

Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
1 Resource(s) Found
Filter By:

People should be on the lookout for identity theft involving unemployment benefits

Scammers took advantage of the pandemic by filing fraudulent claims for unemployment compensation using stolen personal information of individuals who had not filed claims. Payments made as a result of these fraudulent claims went to the identity thieves. This Tax Tip from the IRS offers advice on what to do if you receive an incorrect form 1099-G regarding unemployment benefits.

Back to top