Can a person go to jail because of unployement fraud ?

Answer 1

I hope some of these people get caught. Some people are making good money when they have another income, and others are starving. We can only hope karma takes place.

Answer 2

 Yes. They can face both civil and criminal penalties.

Answer 3

Absolutely! Unemployment fraud is a Felony. The length of your prison sentence could vary depending on the dollar amount and the circumstances although conviction of a Felony means a minimum of 1-year imprisonment although it could be several.

Answer 4

I hope some of these people get caught. Some people are making good money when they have another income, and others are starving. We can only hope karma takes place.

Answer 5

Considering that fraud is a felony that can net you up to three years in prison and up to $20,000, yeah...

Answer 6

Yes indeed they can.

Answer 7

Chances are slim that an unemployed person, simply trying to get some money such as during a pandemic of unemployment nationally, will do jail time, unless perhaps it's a big-time heist with thousands of dollars stolen based on lies.

Answer 8

Yes, it's a felony.