I keep getting messages about me having unemployment benefits waiting for me…

Q: I keep getting messages about me having unemployment benefits waiting for me, would like to see if this is true

A: It is always best to verify the information with your state’s unemployment office. There are a number of scams that target people who are unemployed, so it is important to be careful.

Here are some tips for verifying the information:

• Only contact your state’s unemployment office using the contact information on their website.
• Do not click on any links or open any attachments in emails that you are not expecting.
• Be suspicious of any unsolicited offers of help.
• If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message, you can always contact your state’s unemployment office to ask them.

NOTE: It is always best to contact your local unemployment office to confirm if benefits are indeed pending for you. Never respond to any of these messages with your personal information before getting in touch with the actual office, as many of these messages are likely to be phishing scams or other malicious attempts to steal personal information.