Unemployment Scams
Disclaimer: You may see advertisements for unemployment scams on this page, because that's the topic of the page. Just because you see an ad or a site listed here, that doesn't make a legitimate company. Carefully check out websites before you provide personal information to ensure they are legitimate.
Types of Unemployment Scams
There are a variety of different types of unemployment scams that are used to get unemployed workers to divulge personal information which may be used for identity theft, to steal unemployment benefits, or to get unemployment beneficiaries to pay for services or supplies.
Unemployment Email Scams
Unemployment debit card scams involve scammers who target unemployment recipients to get their unemployment debit card information so they can steal their unemployment benefits.
Here's information on typical unemployment debit card scams and how to avoid them.
Unemployment Fee for Filing Scams
One type of unemployment scam involve websites that offer to file for unemployment benefits or extended unemployment benefits for you for a fee. Here is information on how to avoid fee for filing scams.
Unemployment Debit Card Scams
Unemployment debit card scams involve scammers who target unemployment recipients to get their unemployment debit card information so they can steal their unemployment benefits. Here's information on typical unemployment debit card scams and how to avoid them.
Unemployment Phone Call Scams
Unemployment phone call scams involve scammers targeting unemployment recipients to steal their benefits and/or steal their personal information. Here's information on typical unemployment phone call and text message scams and how to avoid them.
Unemployment Website Scams
Typical unemployment scams involve websites that offer to file for unemployment benefits or extended unemployment benefits for you.
Unemployment Scam Warning Examples
Examples of scam warning messages posted on state unemployment and department of labor websites warning unemployment beneficiaries about unemployment scams.
Have you been scammed or almost scammed? Here's information on how to report...
Have you been scammed or almost scammed? Here's information on how to report a scam, including where and how to report an employment scam.
Post a Scam
It's a sad fact that some internet job listings are scams. Some job scammers are out to steal your personal information, while others ask you to pay upfront for services or cash fake checks for them. Did you get an offer that was too good to be true? If you've had contact with a scammer, share the information here to warn others and......See submissions
Unemployment Scam Reports
There are a variety of unemployment scams, most of which try to collect your personal information via a website, email or phone. Read about scams shared by About.com site visitors and add scams to the list.