TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Attorney General Bill McCollum and the Agency for Workforce Innovation say Floridians should be wary of companies offering to file unemployment compensation claims for a fee.
According the AG's news release, recent reports from other states indicate consumers have signed up for such services, only to later discover unemployment claims were never filed on their behalf.
Of equal concern is that consumers have also provided their social security numbers, thinking they were dealing with state agencies.
“It really is unthinkable that a con artist would try to victimize someone trying to receive assistance in a time of need,” said Attorney General Bill McCollum. “I encourage Floridians to remain vigilant to prevent falling for this scam.”
“We are dedicated to helping Floridians receive the unemployment benefits to which they are entitled,” said AWI Interim Director Lorenzo. “The Agency for Workforce Innovation offers free, convenient and secure online filing at our website,
www.floridajobs.com.”
Consumers who believe they may have been victimized by potentially deceptive or unfair practices should contact the Attorney General’s Office by calling 1-866-966-7226 or by visiting the Attorney General’s website at
www.myfloridalegal.com.
