Geneva police issue fraud warning

The Geneva Police Department is alerting community members about a trend in identity theft related to unemployment benefits fraud.

In recent days, multiple Geneva residents have reported receiving prepaid debit cards issued by KeyBank in Cleveland.

The cards are being issued on behalf of the Illinois Department of Employment Security with funds intended for unemployment benefits, even though residents never applied for unemployment.

Some residents also have reported receiving unemployment benefits from other states.

Victims are encouraged to make a police report and then report the scam to the appropriate state's unemployment office, the Federal Trade Commission and the bank issuing the funds.

Links to report fraud as well as helpful information on identity theft information can be found on the Illinois Department of Employment Security website.