What is unemployment insurance fraud and what penalties can be imposed?
• file for benefits while working and do not report your earnings or • make false statements or fail to give required information in order to obtain or increase benefits. If you are found guilty of fraud you will: • be considered overpaid for all benefits acquired fraudulently, and • not be permitted to file for benefits for a one year period beginning the date fraud is determined, and • be required to repay the fraudulently acquired benefits before any future benefits will be paid to you. In addition to the above, penalties for fraud can include prosecution, which could result in a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both, plus interest on the fraudulently collected benefits. To report Unemployment Insurance fraud, call 1-800-492-6804.
