Alert

SEMCA has been made aware of a web site that is charging a fee to provide information on how to sign up for unemployment benefits.

Please note that help and information is available at no cost via the Michigan Unemployment Agency Website at: www.michigan.gov/uia

Identity Theft

Identity theft is a growing problem as people use more sophisticated methods to collect your personal information for malicious intent. This includes bogus email that directs you to malicious web sites and text messages that ask you to call a phone number. These messages commonly promote an offer that is too good to be true or threaten to cancel services unless you respond.

It is extremely important to understand that you should never give out your social security number or bank account information without first verifying the request is legitimate. Instead of responding to the information in the message, contact the company directly.

If you think that you may have been scammed:

1. File a police report with your local department.

2. Obtain a credit report to see if new accounts have been set up in your name.

3. Report the incident to your credit card company.

4. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports.

For more information visit: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

Supported by the State of Michigan. The Southeast Michigan Community Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
SEMCA’s Grievance EEO Officer can be contacted at 1–734–229–3500.