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IDES offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the federal holiday, but you can still certify and apply for benefits and access other online resources!  Please note that benefit payments may take longer to process during this time.  Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, July 5.

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Fraud and Identity Theft

Report Fraud Online

If you think you are a victim of identity theft, you can report fraudulent unemployment insurance claims online.

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Individuals

What to do if a fraudulent claim was filed in your name
Claimants

Learn about protecting your unemployment insurance account
Employers

How to safeguard your employees and report fraudulent claims

US Department of Labor Unemployment Identity Theft

Illinois Attorney General Identity Theft Hotline (1-866-999-5630; TTY: 1-877-844-5461)

Federal Trade Commission Unemployment Insurance Identity Theft

IDES is aware of phishing schemes targeting Illinoisans. Please note that individuals will never receive a text message from IDES seeking personally identifiable information, like your social security or driver’s license numbers. For more info on phishing schemes please visit the FTC website.