Fraud blamed for 92% surge in Texas unemployment claims
Texas experiences a significant increase in unemployment claims due to fraudulent activities targeting the state’s system, with officials working to combat the issue and protect residents.
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Texas experiences a significant increase in unemployment claims due to fraudulent activities targeting the state’s system, with officials working to combat the issue and protect residents.
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