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A nationwide scam originating out of Nigeria is slowing down unemployment payments while the state Department of Unemployment Assistance implements additional identity verification steps for claimants. In Washington state, officials say millions of dollars in payments have already been siphoned off by counterfeit applicants. Another problem cropping up is government issued pre-paid debit cards which resemble loan applications. They are unwittingly being tossed out by mistake. Are you receiving your benefits?
A nationwide scam originating out of Nigeria is slowing down unemployment payments while the state Department of Unemployment Assistance implements additional identity verification steps for claimants. In Washington state, officials say millions of dollars in payments have already been siphoned off by counterfeit applicants. Another problem cropping up is government issued pre-paid debit cards which resemble loan applications. They are unwittingly being tossed out by mistake. Are you receiving your benefits? read more read less

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