The first step is for Thomas & Company, or any employer, to file a response with the unemployment agency to alert the state that a claim was fraudulently filed using the identity of an active team member. Please be aware that team members at all levels of the American workforce have had their identity used to file fraudulent unemployment claims, up to and including corporate CEOs. Fraud investigators recommend that the team member contact the fraud unit directly to report that their identity has been used to file a claim for UI benefits. This allows the fraud investigators to obtain information directly from the fraud victim to help resolve the case.
When notified of a fraudulent claim, Thomas & Company will provide you with a memo that outlines the necessary next steps, including reference to state specific contacts and procedures to report the possible fraud. Based on recommendations provided by most government agents we have partnered with, the memo also includes:
- A link to the Federal Trade Commission website for identity theft that has detailed information on the actions a victim of identity theft should take to protect themselves from further use of their stolen identity.
- A link to Thomas & Company's Knowledge Base that includes additional information and FAQs about fraud.