In October of 2020 the Xenia Police Division began to receive complaints from our local residents about a new Identity Theft scheme involving unemployment benefits. How will you know if you are a victim of this scheme? The victims in this scheme became aware of this scheme because of one of the following:
- They received a 1099-G tax form in the mail.
- They received a letter from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) stating that Unemployment Benefits have been applied for in your name.
- A US Bank ReliaCard for funds you do not recognize or were not expecting.
- Notification from your employer that ODJFS is inquiring about Unemployment Benefits that you did not apply for.
If you are a victim of this scheme, here is some important information that you need to know:
- The ODJFS is the agency that is handling this identity theft scheme, there is no need to file a report with the Xenia Police Division. If you would like to file a report with the Police Division, please call our non-emergency number of (937) 372-9901 and ask to speak with an Officer.
- To file a report with the ODJFS please go here and complete the online form or call them at (877) 644-6562.
- Information from the Attorney General's Office about what you should do if you are a victim of this (or any) identity theft scheme can be found here.
- Information from the Federal Trade Commission about how to recover from Identity Theft can be found here and here.