Over the course of the past month the Monte Vista Police Department has taken numerous reports of fraud where the victim’s name was used to file for unemployment benefits. No one is safe from this scam, including members of the police department who have been victims. If you are a victim of this scam there are steps you can take to protect your information, including filing a police report in the jurisdiction you live. If you become a victim of this scam, here are some steps you should take: