MSNBC Yasmin Vossoughian Reports August 21, 2021 19:24:00
For fraud, in part because the states use really old computer systems and they've been warned for years about vulnerability. there's generally about a 10% fraud rate. during the pandemic that exploded for a couple of reasons. states were making it actually easier to apply for the benefits. understandably, right? there were a lot of jobless people who needed benefits and most of the applications were happening online. then they had a new program for gig workers like uber drivers or self-employed people where they didn't even have the check of employer verification. so criminals seized on this. ...