California officials paid at least $20 billion in fraudulent claims

Wow! Many roommates during the COVID-19 pandemic have found creative ways to earn income. Some have launched new businesses, some are busy, and others are turning to fraud to maintain their livelihoods and online flexibility.Although several states have been affected by fraudulent unemployment applications and sent large sums of money to individuals who claim to be in need, it seems California Was hit hard.

according to Los Angeles TimesCalifornia officials said yesterday that California provided at least $20 billion to criminals in the form of fraudulent unemployment benefits. Although the confirmed figure is less than originally estimated, it still accounts for more than 11% of all benefits paid since the beginning of the pandemic last year.

California officials blamed almost all frauds on Congress’s expansion of unemployment benefits. Expansion allows self-employed individuals to receive government checks every week, and there are few safeguards to prevent unqualified people.

Fraud is so common in California that state officials at least approved $810 million in benefits In the name of people in prison. Dozens of them were notorious killers, sitting on death row.State officials even sent $21,000 in benefits An address in Roseville in the name of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (California) and a social security number. This allows someone to obtain fraudulent payments totaling $2 million.

CA is not a state that deals with fraudulent results. Unfortunately, according to a report in June, unemployment agencies across the country approved at least $87 billion in fraudulent payments. report From the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor.

exist Arizona alone, State officials said the fraudsters pocketed nearly 30% of all their unemployment benefits. Roommates, you all know that California Governor Gavin Newsom does not participate in the game when he talks about his state. The report stated that Governor Newsom’s government tried to assure state legislators that California’s fraud channels had been closed. Employment Development Department (EDD) director Rita Saenz (Rita Saenz) said the state implemented new authentication software and other preventive measures that helped prevent an estimated $120 billion in fraud attempts.

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