The pandemic has created many issues for Americans, including lost jobs and wages. Unfortunately, this has also appeared to create an opportunity for scammers who have taken to filing fraudulent unemployment claims. Over the past several weeks, the Palos Heights Police Department has received numerous reports of unemployment benefit scams being filed in citizens names. We encourage victims of this scam to contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security and to keep an extra close eye on their credit reports and finances. Please click the link below for more information.
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Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits Card Information