7 CCR 1101-2-15.3 - FRAUDULENT CLAIMS

15.3.1 Statutory References: 8-81-101(1)(a), 8-81-101(4)(a)(I) AND (II) C.R.S.

15.3.2 False Statements. The terms "false statement" and "false representation" include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

.1 Filing a claim for benefits knowingly using a social security number or other identifying information belonging to another or which is otherwise not properly assigned to the individual filing the claim for the purpose of improperly obtaining unemployment benefits.

.2 Accessing the benefit claim of another by knowingly using the social security number or other identifying information properly belonging to that other individual for the purpose of improperly obtaining unemployment benefits.

.3 Knowingly using false or fictitious employer information to either establish a false employer account or add fictitious wages to an employer account for the purpose of improperly obtaining unemployment benefits.

15.3.3 A claim filed by using such false statements or false representations is not a valid claim.

15.3.4 Any benefits obtained using such methods are overpaid and shall be repaid to the Division.

15.3.5 Nothing in this section shall be construed to infringe upon the rights of any individual who, as determined by the Division, is properly making a claim for benefits using their own social security number or other identifying information properly belonging to that individual.

Notes

7 CCR 1101-2-15.3

47 CR 17, September 10, 2024, effective 9/30/2024