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?|hankys handkerchiefs - otherre; https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know You are here Home SHARE MENU`|¥corona @fda/https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form Skip to main content U.S. flag An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know The United States Department of Justice You are here Home SHARE MENU CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE The Department of Justice remains vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. COMBATTING CORONAVIRUS FRAUD 866-720-5721 or Justice.gov/DisasterComplaintForm Fraud Alert: Be aware that criminals exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. Be on the lookout for COVID-19 vaccine fraud schemes. Never share your personal or health information with anyone other than known and trusted medical professionals. Learn more about what to avoid. Be cautious of unsolicited healthcare fraud schemes of testing and treatment through emails, phone calls, or in person. The U.S. has medical professionals, and scientists working hard to find a cure, approved treatments, and vaccines for COVID-19. Learn more about what to avoid. Be wary of unsolicited telephone calls and emails from individuals claiming to be IRS and Treasury employees. Remember IRS’s first form of communication is by mail - not by phone. Learn more about fraudulent schemes related to the IRS. Be aware of unemployment insurance fraud and learn the steps to take if you suspect criminals have exploited your identity. Learn more about unemployment insurance fraud. Criminals will likely continue to use new methods to exploit COVID-19 worldwide. Stay alert and stay informed about common fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about these types of scams. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form. READ MORE ABOUT COMBATTING CORONAVIRUS FRAUD NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD TASK FORCE Unemployment Insurance Fraud Graphic The scope of unemployment insurance fraud has become unprecedented. Find information about unemployment insurance fraud and what to do if you suspect criminals exploited your identity. Consumers should be vigilant in light of these threats and take the appropriate steps to safeguard themselves. Who is at risk of becoming a victim? Those who have already been a victim of identity theft Those who have had their personally identifiable information (PII) exposed in a past data breach, and Those who have given their PII to an individual who claims to facilitate filing unemployment insurance (UI) claims with state workforce agencies (SWAs) often for a fee. READ MORE ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD CARES ACT FRAUD Cares Act Fraud Graphic The Fraud Section of the Criminal Division plays a leadership role in the Department of Justice’s prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief programs. The CARES Act is a federal law enacted in March 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two programs were developed through CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides funding to businesses through PPP loans for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities. PPP allows the interest and principal on loans to be forgiven if the business spends proceeds on certain expense items within a designated time and uses a certain percentage of the loan on payroll expenses. Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is directly administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to small businesses experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Congress appropriated billions of dollars in funding for EIDL in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE ABOUT PPP AND EIDL ON THE CARES ACT FRAUD PAGE VIDEOS Embedded thumbnail for Statement of Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas McQuaid on DOJ Enforcement Efforts to Combat COVID Fraud Statement of Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas McQuaid on DOJ Enforcement Efforts to Combat COVID Fraud March 26, 2021 MORE VIDEOS FEDERAL RESOURCES Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you Vaccines.gov JUSTICE NEWS October 21, 2021 Press Release Undocumented Individual Pleads Guilty To Filing Fraudulent Claims For Close To $1 Million In Unemployment Insurance Benefits October 20, 2021 Press Release Former NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Scheme Involving CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Funds October 20, 2021 Press Release Berwick Man Pleads Guilty To Committing Over $400,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud October 20, 2021 Press Release Bloomsburg Couple Plead Guilty To Committing Over $430,000 Money Laundering Scheme, Including $300,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud October 20, 2021 Press Release Defendant Pleads Guilty to Theft of Funds in Connection with COVID-19 Fraud Case Subscribe to Justice News MORE NEWS COVID-19 Policy for Visitors September 15, 2021 Department Framework for Returning to Normal Operations Status (PDF) June 9, 2020 Línea directa de fraude relacionado con desastres 866-720-5721 en ESPAÑOL Contact DOJ Archive Accessibility Information Quality Privacy Policy Legal Policies & Disclaimers Social Media Budget & Performance Office of the Inspector General No FEAR Act For Employees FOIA USA.gov Vote.gov U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Stay Connected with Justice: InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube Email Updates Email icon

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE The Department of Justice remains vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis.  COMBATTING CORONAVIRUS FRAUD Fraud Alert: Be aware that criminals exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams.  Be on the lookout for COVID-19 vaccine fraud schemes. Never share your personal or health information with anyone other than known and trusted medical professionals.  Learn more about what to avoid.  Be cautious of unsolicited healthcare fraud schemes of testing and treatment through emails, phone calls, or in person. The U.S. has medical professionals, and scientists working hard to find a cure, approved treatments, and vaccines for COVID-19. Learn more about what to avoid. Be wary of unsolicited telephone calls and emails from individuals claiming to be IRS and Treasury employees. Remember IRS’s first form of communication is by mail - not by phone. Learn more about fraudulent schemes related to the IRS. Be aware of unemployment insurance fraud and learn the steps to take if you suspect criminals have exploited your identity. Learn more about unemployment insurance fraud. Criminals will likely continue to use new methods to exploit COVID-19 worldwide. Stay alert and stay informed about common fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Find out more about these types of scams. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form. READ MORE ABOUT COMBATTING CORONAVIRUS FRAUD   NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD TASK FORCE The scope of unemployment insurance fraud has become unprecedented. Find information about unemployment insurance fraud and what to do if you suspect criminals exploited your identity. Consumers should be vigilant in light of these threats and take the appropriate steps to safeguard themselves. Who is at risk of becoming a victim? Those who have already been a victim of identity theft Those who have had their personally identifiable information (PII) exposed in a past data breach, and Those who have given their PII to an individual who claims to facilitate filing unemployment insurance (UI) claims with state workforce agencies (SWAs) often for a fee. READ MORE ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD   CARES ACT FRAUD  The Fraud Section of the Criminal Division plays a leadership role in the Department of Justice’s prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief programs. The CARES Act is a federal law enacted in March 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two programs were developed through CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides funding to businesses through PPP loans for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities. PPP allows the interest and principal on loans to be forgiven if the business spends proceeds on certain expense items within a designated time and uses a certain percentage of the loan on payroll expenses.  Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is directly administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to small businesses experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Congress appropriated billions of dollars in funding for EIDL in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE ABOUT  PPP AND EIDL ON THE CARES ACT FRAUD PAGE  VIDEOS Statement of Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas McQuaid on DOJ Enforcement Efforts to Combat COVID Fraud March 26, 2021 MORE VIDEOS FEDERAL RESOURCES Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you Vaccines.gov JUSTICE NEWS October 21, 2021 Press Release Undocumented Individual Pleads Guilty To Filing Fraudulent Claims For Close To $1 Million In Unemployment Insurance Benefits October 20, 2021 Press Release Former NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Scheme Involving CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Funds October 20, 2021 Press Release Berwick Man Pleads Guilty To Committing Over $400,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud October 20, 2021 Press Release Bloomsburg Couple Plead Guilty To Committing Over $430,000 Money Laundering Scheme, Including $300,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud October 20, 2021 Press Release Defendant Pleads Guilty to Theft of Funds in Connection with COVID-19 Fraud Case MORE NEWS COVID-19 Policy for Visitors September 15, 2021 Department Framework for Returning to Normal Operations Status (PDF) June 9, 2020 en ESPAÑOL Contact DOJ Archive Accessibility Information Quality Privacy Policy Legal Policies & Disclaimers Social Media Budget & Performance Office of the Inspector General No FEAR Act For Employees FOIA USA.gov Vote.gov U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Stay Connected with Justice: InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube Email Updates I CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TOWARDS EXPLOITATION