New scam targets Montana employers asking for account informatino

(Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry is warning employers of a second scam targeting Montana employers. The Department has taken calls from employers who have received a letter allegedly from the Department of Labor requesting banking information noting that automatic withdrawals begin March 1, 2013. Neither the US Department of Labor, or the Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s Unemployment Insurance Division have sent any letters out to employers asking for their banking information.
“This is the third time in less than six months that a scam asking for information has targeted Montana businesses. What makes this even more frustrating is the scammers are posing as the Department of Labor, and employers naturally want to comply with the information request”, said Labor Commissioner Pam Bucy.
Bucy recommends that any Montana employer receiving this fraudulent request not reply with any information and call the Montana UID fraud investigator at (406) 444-1709 or email dliuidci@mt.gov with any questions.