Sheriff's Office warns of scams

Recently the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports regarding fraudulent unemployment claims. Most reports involve an unknown person having obtained the victim's Social Security number and date of birth and filing a fraudulent claim through the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in an attempt to receive money.

If your employer receives an unemployment notice that you didn't file, immediately contact the Montana Department of Labor and Industry with the claim number on the fraudulent claim. The Department of Labor and Industry will put a freeze on the claim to prev...