Officials with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) say they’ve recently learned of a phishing scam targeted at Iowans filing for unemployment insurance assistance. IWD wants the public to be aware of the scam and is warning its customers to protect their personal information.

IWD says it does not request sensitive account information through email communications. Individuals filing for unemployment insurance benefits will receive pertinent information regarding their account through the U.S. Postal Service. The email did not come from IWD or any IWD service.

For any individuals receiving the email, do not click on any of the links provided in the email, including the unsubscribe link. For those who may have provided credit card information, notify your credit card company or bank immediately. For individuals who may have provided a social security number and/or date of birth and are concerned about being the victim of identity theft, contact the Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 515-281-5926.