The Impact of Rampant Unemployment Fraud

The pandemic has had a huge economic impact, leaving many people hurting financially, particularly after losing their jobs. Even as governments enact programs to help reduce the burden on the unemployed, fraudsters have regarded the current crisis as a chance to commit massive unemployment fraud. COVID-19 accelerated the digital shifts that had already started and have given fraudsters unprecedented opportunities—while states struggle to keep up with the pace of change.