; and (iii) that the individual has informed his or her employer of the individual’s need to take emergency leave, if the individual has an employer. (2) Availability The Commissioner shall accept applications online, by telephone, and by mail. (3) Authentication of identity The Commissioner is authorized to take such steps as are necessary to authenticate the identity of applicants. (4) Penalties for fraud Any fraud or misrepresentation relating to an application for benefits under this title shall be treated as a violation of section 208. (f) Ineligibility based on fraud and criminal activity (1) Ineligibility following certain convictions An individual who has been convicted of a violation under section 208 or who has been found to have used false statements to secure benefits under this section shall be ineligible for benefits under this section. (2) Ineligibility of prisoners An individual shall be ineligible for a benefit under this section for any 30-day period with respect to which the individual is an individual described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 202(x)(1)(A). (g) Review of eligibility and benefit payment determinations (1) Burden of proof An application for benefits under this section shall be presumed to be true and accurate, unless the Commissioner demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that information contained in the application is false. (2) Review (A) In general An individual may request review of an adverse determination with respect to such application or of a benefit payment determination and shall have the same appeals rights as provided under title II. (B) Final determinations All final determinations of the Commissioner under this subsection shall be reviewable according to the procedures set out in section 205. (3) Program integrity The Commissioner shall have the authority to conduct random sample audits of benefits provided under this title to ensure compliance with the eligibility requirements for such benefits. (h) Protection of existing benefit rights (1) In