False Government Assistance Claims

According to new data from the federal trade commission, the most common scam during the pandemic is Identity Theft. Particularly, fraudsters are filing fraudulent unemployment claims with a false identity. It is rumored that certain identity thieves have multiple government checks, addressed to different names, coming to one address. If you believe that you have been victim of identity theft, and someone has made a claim for government assistance using your identity, call the Employment Development Department, 1-800-229-6297. To report a scam or if you believe you have been scammed, call Vicki Johnson at 805.568.2442