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Unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic cost states $135B—and counting
Fraudsters are still finding ways to collect on claims. But there are two crucial ways to get the problem under control, experts say.
How local government fraud has—and hasn’t—changed since the pandemic
We spoke to a leading state auditor about how remote work and artificial intelligence are ushering in new kinds of fraud in state and local governments.
States get streamlined access to Treasury’s Do Not Pay system for unemployment
The move comes as federal agencies work with states to combat the rise in jobless aid fraud following the pandemic.
FTC cracks down on AI impersonation scammers
The Federal Trade Commission is looking to extend its authority to target fraudsters impersonating individuals in scams. The proposed rule covers the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and other technologies.
The Senate wants states to recover the billions lost to unemployment fraud during the pandemic
A bipartisan proposal would let states keep a quarter of the funds they recoup. It is similar to a House proposal passed last year.
Feds hope more data access will improve states’ SNAP delivery
The U.S. Agriculture Department is working to help states address card skimming and other persistent problems in the SNAP program.
Feds prioritizing on-site K-12 cybersecurity reviews this school year
The nation’s cyber defense agency is aiming to work with schools “where they’re at instead of where they should be.”
Three years since the start of the pandemic, unemployment insurance fraud is still a multibillion dollar problem
Several states have recently reported increases in fraudulent claims. After spending hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade systems, emerging threats are putting pressure on states to modernize even further.
The risk of fraud is high in the nation’s largest housing program, report finds
The federal department that disperses funds to states to build affordable housing is failing to provide necessary oversight, an audit found, increasing “the opportunities for mismanagement and fraudulent activity.”
Unemployment insurance modernization takes hit in Congress
The funding reduction is part of the debt ceiling compromise, but the Labor Department says it still plans to focus on helping states combat identity fraud and strengthening the integrity of the UI system.
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AI scam calls imitating familiar voices are a growing problem—here’s how they work
COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence can generate synthetic voices, and scammers are using the technology to trick unsuspecting victims.
AI-generated spam may soon be flooding your inbox – and it will be personalized to be especially persuasive
While generative AI tools help bad actors to fine-tune fraudulent messages, the tech can also be used to sharpen filters that block spam, an expert says.
People can only tell if AI wrote something 50% of the time
With the amount of deceptive AI-generated content on the rise, researchers are concerned that humans’ trust in each other may decline.
How hackers outwit facial ID
Deepfakes, spoofed metadata and digital injection attacks are some of the most prevalent biometric hacks, and governments could lose billions if they are not addressed.
UI modernization, identity verification limit state fraud loss
Halfway through a four-year modernization of its unemployment insurance management system, New York state’s Labor Department aims to create a more seamless and secure user experience.
Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
The next time your mother calls, you might want to decline. Experts warn scammers are using voice deepfakes of individuals' family and friends to steal money.
