Avoiding Scams and Schemes
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Recent Scam Alerts
August 1, 2022: Did you get an email saying you need to log on to the Texas Unemployment Insurance Benefits portal and take required action? See details of another scam that attempts to get your log on credentials.
- Email Scam to Get Logon Credentials
, TWC Notice, August 2022
July 12, 2022: Did you get a text message saying you may be eligible for a new "Covid-19 Supplement Bonus" and to click a link to apply? See below for details about this latest scam that attempts to get your personal information.
- Text Scam to Apply for COVID-19 Bonus, TWC Notice, July 2022
General Information
Be aware! TWC staff will not ask for your password, Personal Identification Number (PIN), bank account number, or credit or debit card number.
If you see something suspicious in your email or texts, it might be a phishing scam - even if it claims to be from a reputable source. Scams and schemes try to steal your personal identity and banking information. Being on guard can help you minimize your chance of being defrauded. Learn how to recognize common scams and what you can do to avoid them.
- How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams (Federal Trade Commission article)
- Quick Ways to Get Data Smart (Department of Labor article)
- How to Get Less Spam in Your Email (Federal Trade Commission article)
- Avoiding Online Scams (Federal Trade Commission article)
- Pandemic Response: Fraud Alerts from Office of Inspector General for the U. S. Department of Labor
Scams Involving Unemployment Benefits
Find information about scams targeting individuals who are filing for unemployment benefits.
- Email Scam to Get Logon Credentials, TWC Notice, August 2022
- Text Scam to Verify Identity, TWC Notice, July 2022
- Text Scam to Apply for COVID-19 Bonus, TWC Notice, July 2022
- Text Scam to Update Payment Method, TWC Notice, June 2022
- Request to Provide Identity Information, TWC Notice, January 2022
- Fraudulent Emails Copy TWC Graphics, TWC Notice, December 2021
- Fraudulent Unemployment Website, FBI Public Service Announcement, October 2021
- TWC Releases Guidance on Overpayments Related to Unemployment Identity Fraud, TWC Press Release, May 2021
- TWC Cautions Claimants Regarding Fraudulent Calls, TWC Press Release, April 2020
- TWC Investigating Potential Fraud Cases, TWC Press Release, August 2020
- Tax Relief Notification, TWC Notice, May 2019
Scams Involving Unemployment Identity Fraud
Find information about Unemployment Benefits Identity Fraud scams.
- TWC Warns of Imposter Sites, Phishing, TWC Press Release, May 2021
- TWC Warns Past Victims of ID Theft To Be Vigilant against Potential Fraud, TWC Press Release, May 2021
- Texans Warned to Protect Data on Social Media, TWC Press Release, April 2021
- TWC Guidance on Receiving Benefits If You're the Victim of Fraud, TWC Press Release, April 2021
Scams Targeting Job Seekers
Find information about scams targeting individuals using TWC’s services to search for jobs, including using WorkInTexas.com.
- TWC Cautions Job Seekers Regarding Scams, TWC Press Release, May 2020
Scams Targeting Employers
Find information about scams targeting employers.
- Child Care Relief Fund Scam Calls , TWC Notice, April 2022
- Tax Relief Notification, TWC Notice, May 2019
