Guidance for protecting yourself from fraudulent unemployment claims

The New York State Office of the Attorney General has released a warning and guidance about new, recently reported scams using New Yorkers’ personal information to file fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits.

Read the complete announcement, “Attorney General James Issues Fraud Alert to Protect New Yorkers From Unemployment Benefits Scam,” online.

SUNY New Paltz employees who are aware of receiving a fraudulent claim are asked to please notify the Payroll Office at (845) 257-3145 and the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion at (845) 257-7171. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.