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How to Protect Your Private Information

How to Protect Your Private Information

Protect yourself from scammers; learn how to identify what a scam is.

If you are unsure if a something is a scam or not; do not click on links in texts or emails from unknown sources. If you get a suspicious email or call allegedly to be from UIA, contact the agency to confirm its validity.

The UIA will never contact you through text message, from a personal email or ask for personal information like your social security number, banking numbers, username and passwords or credit card numbers.

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UIA tips to protect your information:

  • Every time you certify for benefits, verify the banking information that you entered when you filed your claim.
  • Change your MiWAM account password regularly, using a strong combination of upper- and lower-case letters, numerals, and special characters.
  • Closely monitor bank statements for any suspicious transactions or withdrawals.
  • Watch for unusual activity on your phone or added charges on your bill. 
  • Never give out your password or login information
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If you have been a victim of fraud or identity theft, follow these tips to help fraud from happening again:

  • Reset your password(s)
  • Monitor your MiWAM account for any unusual activity like... 
    • Unknown sent or received messages
    • Changes to banking information
    • Unemployment certifications being completed without your knowledge 
    • Changes to personal information, like your home address
  • Report unusual activity related to your claim and account like:
    • Receiving unexpected letter(s)
    • Receiving text messages for a login attempt and you are not attempting to login to your MiWAM account