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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-10-09 03:04 PM
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Scam Targets Those Getting Unemployment Benefits
Scam Targets Those Getting Unemployment Benefits

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The attorney general on Wednesday said a scam is circulating and it is targeting people receiving unemployment benefits.

Victims are receiving fraudulent text messages, claiming to be from unemployment agencies, 10TV News reported.

The messages tell recipients their benefits have been suspended, and instruct them to call a number provided to reactive that.

The attorney general's office said the person is then asked for personal information.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2009/12/10/story-scam-unemployment-benefits-ohio.html?sid=102
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-10-09 04:22 PM
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1. Without any additional details provided I have some serious questions.
Are only those receiving unemployment benefits being targeted?

If yes, how did the company get information?

Who provided the information?

I'm wondering if there are some laws being violated?
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Freddie Stubbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-10-09 04:24 PM
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2. Probably not
If you sent it to 1000 random people, you are bound to get a few people who are unemployed.
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