If you receive a text message regarding unemployment insurance, be cautious about clicking on any links.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports of a phishing text where imposters pretend to be from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) or a similar agency.
These alarming texts claim that there is a problem with your account and that your benefits will be discontinued if you do not click on the link to update your account ID and password.
However, they are imposters trying to get your personally identifiable information to steal your identity and your money.
Delete these texts, and do not click on any links.
If you have questions about the legitimacy of a text you received, DWD provides updates online about current scam reports at dwd.wisconsin.gov.