unemployment scam

A growing number of people across Massachusetts have been approved for unemployment benefits, even though they never applied for them due to a nationwide scam. Erik Liddell got a letter last week saying his unemployment claim had been approved.  “I received a notice of monetary determination, basically saying I filed a claim on May 19,” Liddell said. “The problem being,…

Massachusetts officials are warning residents about a nationwide unemployment scam where people are applying for benefits under someone else’s name.