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Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone.

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, eligible families will get monthly payments from the government from July 15 through December 2021.

At a time when many people left jobless by the pandemic are struggling to get by, scammers reportedly are using websites that mimic government unemployment insurance (UI) benefits websites.

We’re getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.

Some of you are celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination with the giddy enthusiasm that’s usually reserved for weddings, new babies, and other life events.

Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email.

Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes.

Most people have already gotten their economic stimulus payments, but the Internal Revenue Service is still sending them out.

In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed