Tennessee Workers' Comp Bureau Warns of Scam Targeting Claimants

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The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation has issued a warning about a scam targeting workers in other states. Individuals are being contacted by phone, email, text, or video call and told they must pay money to receive workers' compensation benefits or settle their claims. The scammers falsely identify themselves as judges, attorneys, state employees, or other government representatives.

Why it matters

This scam aims to defraud vulnerable workers who are seeking legitimate workers' compensation benefits. It's important for workers to be aware of this scam in order to protect themselves from falling victim and losing money.

The details

In these scams, workers are told they must pay money through gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or other methods to receive their workers' compensation benefits or settle their claims. The communications may appear official, but the Bureau does not charge workers to receive benefits or settle claims. The Bureau's role is to assist with claims, mediation, and dispute resolution, not to request payments from claimants.

• The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation became aware of this scam in February 2026.

What’s next

The Bureau is advising workers to verify the legitimacy of any communications they receive about their workers' compensation claims by contacting the Bureau directly through the official contact information on their website.