Full Notification

The Anacortes Police Department has received several reports of fraudulent unemployment claims from many local residents who are still working and have not filed for unemployment. If you are a victim, visit the Washington State Employment Security Department's website to file a claim and closely monitor your accounts for other fraudulent activity.

https://www.esd.wa.gov/unemployment/unemployment-benefits-fraud

The Washington State Employment Security Department's website is the best contact for victims since they issue a claim number and can deny and cancel fraudulent claims. If you have filed a claim on this site, there is no longer a need to call 911 to speak with an officer.