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   Since being laid off in September from Monaco, Rick Bierly has lived off
   unemployment.

   Rick says, "When they told me I couldn't access my money, I was a wreck. I
   didn't know what to do."

   He  gets his money from a state program that uses a prepaid debit card
   account. But that account number was stolen and now has $3,700 in charges
   from as far away as Mexico.

   Rick says, "I was devastated. I'm laid off and we have to make our money
   last from week to week."

   Rick isn't alone. The same thing happened to Tom McManus.

   Tom says, "The transactions took place somewhere in Mexico."

   Tom has been unemployed for nearly a year and says the thieves only left $30
   in the account.

   Tom says, "When you're unemployed for that long, and that's you're only
   income, it hurts.

   According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, some 1000
   Hoosiers' accounts were compromised.

   Marc Lotter with Workforce Development says, "The company that is contracted
   to handle the ATM portion of those cards, there was a security breach of
   some sort early last year."

   The state did send out letters at that time and 200 immediately changed
   cards. They are now looking to see if what happened to Rick and Tom is still
   part of that breach.

   Lotter says, "We're working with the providers to get those situations taken
   care of and to get Hoosiers the benefits they need."

   As for getting their money back, there is no guarantee. But for now, both
   men are warning others to watch out.

   Tom says, "I would suggest making all your transactions at the bank."

   Rick says, "Check your cards extremely close and keep a close eye on every
   purchase and Don't use it as a debit card."

   The state is advising anyone who got one of those letters to get a new card
   right away.

   Indiana Workforce Development Website:

   http://www.in.gov/dwd/

   Eppicard Website & Phone Number:

   https://www.eppicard.com/eppicard/incard/index.jsp

   1-888-393-5866
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