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AARP Maine Sat, 02/20/2021 - 7:45am
It’s tax filing season, which means sorting through forms and paperwork. This year, preparing to file may take an unexpected twist for people who suddenly discover they have a Form 1099-G listing the unemployment benefits they received only they never applied for or received the benefit.
The number of fraudulent unemployment claims have spiked as states have rushed to send out legitimate unemployment benefits since the pandemic took hold. One estimate puts losses at $36 billion.
If you find that someone claimed unemployment benefits in your name, inform your employer and contact your state unemployment agency immediately. Then, visit www.identitytheft.gov and follow the guidance specific to your situation. And make a plan to monitor your credit report moving forward for free via www.annualcreditreport.com
AARP Maine Sun, 02/07/2021 - 7:15am
February means Valentine’s Day, but romance scammers abound every month of the year. It’s important to understand that a “romance” scam isn’t about romance at all. It’s about people looking for social connection online – whether a dating site, an online game, or a neighborhood listserv. Criminal imposters are more than happy to provide that connection – at great cost.
How can you tell if your new online connection is fake and what can you do if it is? First, be wary of a new relationship with someone who suddenly bestows on you overwhelming affection; this is what criminals call “grooming.” Second, check their photos using your web browser; both Google and Bing offer image search. You may find your Romeo’s picture is actually one of a Marine sergeant’s or from a magazine ad. Most importantly, don’t engage with any financial transaction – this is the biggest red flag and the one that can cost you thousands of
Orleans Detective Andrew McLaughlin has scored some rare victories fighting crimes involving telephone and computer scams.
In one case, a woman wired thousands of dollars to her nephew in a foreign country. In another case, he tracked down a scammer who rented a non-existent beach house to an unsuspecting couple..
In the first case, the nephew was an imposter who tried to use family loyalty to wrest money from a concerned aunt. In the second case, a couple fell for an amazing deal during the height of summer. The scammer used details from a vacation rental website and posted it to Craigslist.
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