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Call dropped after hours on hold - how to get through?

Has anyone else had their call drop unexpectedly? I was on hold for hours and when I finally got through, the call just disconnected. Now I'm back at square one and have to start all over again. This is so frustrating! Any advice on how to get through or what to do when this happens?

Omar Mahmoud

Ugh, that sucks! I've had that happen to me too. It's like they're purposely trying to make it impossible to get help. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works for me.

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Freya Nielsen

I've tried that, but no luck. It seems like everyone else has the same idea šŸ˜© Maybe I'll try calling late in the day next time.

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Chloe Harris

Late in the day can be hit or miss. I've had some success, but other times they close the queue early. It's like playing the lottery šŸŽ°

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Diego Vargas

I feel your pain! The system is so broken. I've been trying for weeks to get through. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to talk to someone.

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NeonNinja

Hey, I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Anastasia Popov

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? I'm skeptical about paying for something like this.

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NeonNinja

I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it to finally get my issue resolved.

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Sean Murphy

How long did it take for them to actually connect you with someone? I'm curious about the process.

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NeonNinja

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to do it myself and getting disconnected!

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Zara Khan

Have you tried using the online portal instead? Sometimes it's easier to get things done there without having to deal with phone calls.

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Freya Nielsen

I've tried, but my issue requires talking to a real person unfortunately. The online system just keeps giving me error messages šŸ˜¤

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Luca Ferrari

This is a common issue that many people face when trying to contact government agencies or large organizations. Here are some tips that might help: ā€¢ Try calling at off-peak hours, like early morning or late afternoon ā€¢ Use multiple phones if possible to increase your chances ā€¢ Keep detailed notes of your calls, including date, time, and any reference numbers ā€¢ Be persistent and call every day if necessary ā€¢ Consider reaching out to your local representative for assistance ā€¢ Check if there's an online chat option available ā€¢ Look for any social media accounts the agency might have and try contacting them there Remember, it's frustrating, but don't give up. Your persistence will pay off eventually!

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Freya Nielsen

Thank you so much for these detailed tips! I'll definitely try some of these strategies. Appreciate the support šŸ™

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Nia Davis

Great advice! I'd add that sometimes emailing can work too, even if it takes a few days to get a response.

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Mateo Martinez

lol welcome to the club šŸ¤” we're all stuck in this hellish phone tag game. may the odds be ever in your favor!

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QuantumQueen

For real tho šŸ˜‚ It's like we're all playing a twisted version of The Hunger Games: Call Center Edition

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