from Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Solutions
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has seen an increase in fraudulent unemployment claims. Perpetrators are filing fraudulent unemployment claims using stolen identities and personal information.
To assist in preventing fraudulent claim payments, agencies must respond as quickly as possible when a notice of unemployment insurance claim is received. This is especially true if you receive a claim on a person who is currently employed and on the job, or if the claimant was never an employee of your agency. Many times these are fraudulent claims and should be investigated immediately. If you suspect a fraudulent claim, report it by emailing OESC at fraud@oesc.state.ok.us or by calling 405-557-7164.
OESC provided the following information for what to do when a fraudulent claim is received:
- Agencies should respond to the notice as appropriate.
- The employee must write on the claim notice that he or she did not submit the claim and provide a copy of their Social Security card and driver’s license to OESC. They can do this:
- By fax: 405-557-7199.
- By email: fraud@oesc.state.ok.us.
The Attorney General’s Office has set up a page with information for individuals or businesses that receive bogus claims. The Oklahoma Unemployment Fraud Form should be completed and submitted to unemploymentcomplaint@oag.ok.gov. The claim will then be directed to law enforcement to be addressed.
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