Protect yourself from unemployment fraud Quiz

1. What is one way to protect yourself from unemployment fraud?

A. Share your Social Security number with trusted websites. B. Create an account at www.ssa.gov to review your earnings statement. C. Ignore emails from unknown sources.

2. What should you do if you receive an email from an unfamiliar sender?

A. Click on the links to verify the sender. B. Download attachments to check for important information. C. Avoid clicking links or downloading attachments.

3. How do fraudsters lure consumers to fake unemployment benefit websites?

A. By sending spam text messages and emails with links. B. By offering free services and benefits. C. By advertising on social media platforms.

4. What should employers do if they receive state notices for unemployment claims from non-employees?

A. Ignore the notices as they are likely errors. B. Respond quickly to the notices. C. Forward the notices to the employees.

5. How often can you check your credit reports for free?

A. Once a month from each credit reporting company. B. Once a year from each of the three credit reporting companies. C. Twice a year from each credit reporting company.