Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency reported discovering tens of thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims, including those from fictitious individuals with unrealistic ages. This revelation was part of a broader effort to combat fraud that surged during the pandemic, where many claims were filed using stolen identities. The U.S. Labor Department had previously advised states to create pseudo claims to track fraud without compromising the identities of innocent applicants. Musk's social media announcement sparked discussion about the ongoing impacts of fraud on unemployment benefits.
Elon Musk revealed a startling finding from the Department of Government Efficiency regarding fraudulent unemployment claims by individuals aged over 115 and future dates.
Musk's discovery highlights the extent of unemployment claims fraud, which reportedly affected up to 15 percent of claims during the pandemic.
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