July 12, 2013
If you receive an e-mail like the sample below that claims to be from New York Unemployment Assistance, New Hampshire Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Assistance, or any e-mail address ending in "@detma.org", do not reply to the message and do not click on the link in the message. This is an identity theft scam that is being directed toward employers, and is seeking information about former employees. New Hampshire Employment Security would not request personal information in this manner.
If you believe your identity has been compromised, please contact local law enforcement and take steps to protect your identity and that of your employees.
Sample E-Mail:
From: Unemployment Assistance [mailto:***@detma.org]
Subject: Action Required - Time Sensitive Material
A former employee(s) of your company or organization recently filed a claim for benefits with the New Hampshire Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
In order to process this claim, DUA needs more information about each former employees. You are requested to:
If you do not provide this information, you may lose your right to appeal any determination made on the claim. To provide this information electronically, please log-in to the qUIk response system web2.detma.org/UIDET/AAA/Employer/OKRS_E01_IssueSummary.aspx on the DUA web site and complete any outstanding forms. (**The e-mail may instead ask you to complete the attached claim form**)
This message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not copy, disseminate, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message.
Thank You
This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action. Thank you.
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New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES)
45 South Fruit Street | Concord NH 03301 | 603-224-3311 | 1-800-852-3400
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