How can I make repayment arrangements to unemployment and stop a fraud claim?
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How can I make repayment arrangements to unemployment and stop a fraud claim?
I was overpaid by unemployment in the amount of $3900. I want to pay this back and have stated so over the phone with them. However every time I try to get a hold of some one I cannot get them to return my calls. Now they say (in writing) that I have 2days to respond or it will be sent to the DA’s office and that I will be arrested for fraud. I really want to pay this back. Can I pay this back without it becoming a criminal matter? And if so, how do I get the ball rolling when I can never get a hold of anyone and or have them return my calls? I really don’t want to go to court and or jail.
Asked on May 5, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry. But what you need do is to hire a mouth piece and give yourself some leverage here. Go see an attorney and have them contact unemployment for you. Give the attorney all the information that you have regarding your attempt to contact unemployment, names and numbers of people that you spoke with, offers that you made - what ever. You need to show that you have been trying to cooperate since you became aware of the situation but to no avail (no one will help you). And you need to make sure that it does not go to the DA's office at all. Get help as soon as possible. Good luck to you.
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