Identity Theft and 1099 For Individuals

If you suspect that your personal information has been stolen and/or if you received a 1099-G tax form from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and did not apply for unemployment benefits in 2020, the agency needs to hear from you immediately.

Here’s what you can do:

Step One: Report Identity Theft to ODJFS

Complete this secure online form. ODJFS will issue confirmation emails to everyone who files a report with information about identity theft and protection. The agency will process the reports, conduct investigations and, if necessary, issue corrections to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on 1099s issued to victims.

Step Two: How To File Your Taxes (if you received a 1099-G)

Please follow the IRS guidance to taxpayers on identity theft involving unemployment benefits. You can find it here.

Step Three: Protect Your Identity

Many resources are available for victims of identity theft to help them protect their identities. ODJFS strongly urges anyone who suspects they may be a victim of identity theft to take appropriate action to protect themselves. Here are some resources we recommend:

• gov/IdentityTheft
• Review your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com
• Ohio State Highway Patrol: When Identity Crime Strikes You
• Federal Trade Commission Resources at identitytheft.gov
• Place a free one-year fraud alert on your credit reports by contacting any one of the three nationwide credit reporting companies online or through their toll-free numbers. The bureau you contact must tell the other two.
• Equifax: 800-525-6285
• Experian: 888-397-3742

Trans Union: 800-680-7289