TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 13, 2026

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is warning of a scam targeting workers’ compensation claimants, in which individuals falsely pose as judges, attorneys or government officials and request payment in exchange for benefits or claim settlements. According to a press release, scammers may contact victims by phone, email, text or video and use tactics such as spoofed email addresses, fake court documents and fabricated case information to appear legitimate. Officials emphasized that workers should never be asked to pay to receive benefits, as employers — not employees — are responsible for covering medical treatment for workplace injuries, and the bureau does not charge fees or request payments through methods such as gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. The agency urges individuals to verify suspicious communications through official state channels and report potential scams to law enforcement or the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office.