Got suspicious phone call from 'EDD disability' asking about my pregnancy - is this a scam?

This sounds suspicious. While EDD does occasionally call claimants, they typically identify themselves properly with a name, department, and reason for calling. They also generally don't call from blocked numbers. Did they ask for any personal information like your SSN or claim ID number?

omg i got the EXACT same call last month!!! i was 37 weeks and some random woman called asking about my pregnancy status. i hung up cuz it felt sketchy. nobody from edd ever called me before that.

This is almost certainly a scam. Here's how legitimate EDD calls typically work: 1. They'll identify themselves with a name, their department, and your claim number 2. They rarely call from completely blocked numbers (though sometimes the number shows as "unknown" or from Sacramento area code) 3. They have specific information about your claim that they reference 4. They never ask for your full SSN over the phone (maybe last 4 digits only) When you transition from Pregnancy Disability Leave to Paid Family Leave after birth, you'll need to file a new claim form. Scammers know this and target women near their due dates hoping to get personal information. I recommend reporting this to EDD fraud department at 1-800-229-6297.

Thses scammers are getting SO SOPHISTICATED it's scary!! They know exactly when to call based on the typical pregnancy timeline. I bet they somehow get lists of pregnant women who filed SDI claims and then target them around 36-40 weeks knowing there's a transition to PFL coming up. They're hoping to catch you distracted and stressed about the baby coming. 😡

I work in healthcare and we've had several patients report similar scam calls lately. The timing is suspicious - they seem to know exactly when women are due. If you need to contact EDD about anything (including reporting this scam), good luck getting through on their regular phone lines. It's nearly impossible these days with all the claim volume they have. If you need to speak with a real EDD representative quickly, I'd recommend using Claimyr.com. A colleague told me about it after she was struggling to get through about her own pregnancy disability claim. It basically helps you skip the EDD phone queue. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

I've used it twice for myself and recommended it to patients. It works exactly as advertised - they call EDD and when they get a representative on the line, they connect you. Saves hours of frustration with busy signals and disconnections. Especially helpful in situations like yours where you need to report potential fraud or have time-sensitive questions about transitioning from SDI to PFL.

I had a similar call but they asked for the last 4 of my social to "verify my identity" which was my first red flag. REAL edd already has your info they dont need to ask. and they DEFINITELY don't need to know if youve given birth yet! they will know when you file for pfl after your pregnancy disability ends. total scam!!

Just to add some clarity here - EDD does occasionally make outbound calls in specific situations: 1. If there's missing information on your claim 2. If there's a potential issue they need to resolve 3. For scheduled eligibility interviews But they ALWAYS identify themselves properly, can verify specific claim details, and typically call from Sacramento-area numbers (not blocked). They also send notices through your SDI Online account or mail before most calls. Your situation sounds like a classic scam. I recommend: - Reporting to EDD Fraud department - Setting up credit monitoring - Being extra vigilant about your SDI Online account security - Consider placing a fraud alert with the credit bureaus if you're concerned

As someone who works in fraud prevention, I can tell you this is 100% a scam. These criminals are getting access to pregnancy timelines somehow - possibly through data breaches or by targeting women who've posted pregnancy content online. The fact that they called at 38 weeks is no coincidence. A few additional red flags in your situation: - No legitimate government agency asks about birth status over the phone - They use vague language like "disability" instead of proper department names - The urgency around your due date timing is deliberate manipulation Beyond reporting to EDD fraud, I'd also suggest: - Filing a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov - Documenting the call details (date, time, what was said) - Warning other pregnant friends about this specific scam Stay vigilant - scammers often make follow-up attempts with different approaches once they've identified a potential target. Never give personal info to unexpected callers, even if they seem to know details about your situation.

I'm so glad you trusted your instincts and hung up! I received a similar call when I was 36 weeks pregnant last year. The caller claimed to be from "EDD disability" but couldn't provide any specific details about my claim when I asked. What really made me suspicious was that they seemed to know I was pregnant but didn't have basic information like my claim number. After hanging up, I logged into my SDI Online account and saw no record of any attempted contact from EDD. I also called EDD directly (took forever to get through) and they confirmed they never called me. The representative told me that legitimate EDD calls would reference specific claim details and never ask about birth status over the phone. I reported it to the EDD fraud line and also filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission. Turns out there's been a surge in these pregnancy-targeted scams lately. The scammers are specifically targeting women near their due dates, probably hoping to catch us when we're tired and distracted. Definitely report this and trust your gut if you get any more suspicious calls. These scammers are getting really sophisticated but your instincts were spot on!

This is definitely a scam! I work as a benefits coordinator and we've been warning clients about these exact calls. EDD would never cold-call asking about your pregnancy status - they get that information when you file your PFL claim after birth. A few things that confirm this was fraudulent: - Legitimate EDD reps always provide their name and employee ID - They reference your specific claim number early in the call - They don't ask about personal medical status like whether you've given birth - Official calls usually come from (916) area code numbers, not blocked calls The timing at 38 weeks is a dead giveaway - scammers target this window because they know women are about to transition from SDI to PFL and might be anxious about paperwork. Please report this to EDD's fraud hotline at 1-800-229-6297 and consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports. These criminals are getting bolder and more sophisticated, but your instincts to hang up were perfect!

I'm a newcomer here but had to chime in because this exact same thing happened to my sister when she was 39 weeks pregnant! The caller used the same vague "disability" language and asked about her birth status. What really bothered us was how they seemed to know her due date timeframe so precisely. After reading all these responses, it's clear this is a widespread scam targeting pregnant women on SDI. The pattern is too consistent to be coincidental - they're definitely getting information from somewhere about women who are near their due dates and have active disability claims. For anyone else dealing with this: document everything (time, date, what they said), report to EDD fraud immediately, and don't feel bad about hanging up on suspicious calls. These scammers are preying on pregnant women when we're most vulnerable and distracted. Trust your instincts! Brooklyn, you did exactly the right thing by hanging up and asking about it here. Hope everything goes smoothly with your upcoming delivery and the transition to PFL!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm shocked to see how many people have experienced this exact same scam! I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant and on SDI, so this thread is incredibly timely and helpful. The pattern everyone is describing - calls around 36-40 weeks from vague "disability" representatives asking about birth status - is so specific that it's clearly a coordinated scam targeting pregnant women. What really concerns me is how they seem to know the exact timing of when women are due. This suggests they either have access to leaked data from somewhere in the system, or they're systematically targeting women who have posted about pregnancies online and cross-referencing with SDI filing timelines. I'm going to be extra vigilant now, and I've already screenshotted this entire thread to share with other pregnant friends who might be at risk. Brooklyn, thank you for posting this and trusting your instincts to hang up. It's helping protect so many other women who might fall victim to this scam. I'll definitely be reporting any suspicious calls I receive and following all the advice shared here about documentation and fraud reporting. Stay safe everyone, and thanks for creating such a supportive community where we can warn each other about these predatory scams!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm really disturbed by how many people have experienced this exact same scam! The consistency in timing (36-40 weeks) and the vague "disability" language makes it clear this is a coordinated effort targeting vulnerable pregnant women. What's particularly concerning is how they seem to know precise due date windows. This suggests either a data breach somewhere in the system or sophisticated cross-referencing of public pregnancy announcements with SDI filing patterns. Either way, it's deeply troubling. Brooklyn, you absolutely did the right thing trusting your instincts and hanging up. The fact that they couldn't provide basic identifying information like their name or department is a huge red flag. Legitimate EDD representatives would never call asking about your birth status - they get that information when you file your PFL claim. I'd recommend everyone in similar situations: - Never give personal info to unexpected callers - Ask for their name, employee ID, and callback number - Verify any claimed EDD contact by calling the official number yourself - Report suspicious calls to EDD fraud (1-800-229-6297) and FTC Thank you for sharing this experience - it's going to help protect so many other pregnant women from falling victim to this predatory scam. Wishing you a safe delivery and smooth transition to PFL!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely horrified by how widespread and targeted this scam is! Reading everyone's experiences, it's clear these criminals are specifically hunting pregnant women in their final weeks when we're most stressed and vulnerable. What really stands out to me is how they all use the exact same vague "disability" language and ask about birth status - something legitimate EDD would never need to ask since they'll get that info when you file PFL. The precision of targeting 36-40 week pregnancies suggests they either have access to leaked data or are cross-referencing pregnancy announcements with SDI records. Brooklyn, you handled this perfectly by trusting your gut and hanging up. The lack of proper identification (name, employee ID, department) and calling from a blocked number are massive red flags. Real EDD calls come with specific claim details and usually from Sacramento area codes. I'm bookmarking this thread and sharing it with every pregnant friend I know. It's disgusting that we have to worry about scammers during what should be an exciting time, but this community's warnings are invaluable. Everyone's advice about documenting everything and reporting to both EDD fraud (1-800-229-6297) and FTC is spot-on. Thank you all for looking out for each other - you're literally preventing other women from becoming victims of this predatory scheme!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely shocked by how many people have experienced this exact same scam! The pattern is so specific and coordinated - targeting women at 36-40 weeks with vague "disability" language and birth status questions. It's disgusting that these criminals are preying on pregnant women when we're most vulnerable and distracted. Brooklyn, you handled this perfectly by trusting your instincts and hanging up immediately. The fact that they couldn't provide their name, department, or any specific claim details while calling from a blocked number are huge red flags. Legitimate EDD representatives would never need to ask if you've given birth - they get that information when you file your PFL claim! Reading everyone's experiences and advice has been incredibly eye-opening. I had no idea these scams were so widespread or that EDD calls typically come from Sacramento area codes with proper identification. The advice about documenting everything and reporting to both EDD fraud (1-800-229-6297) and the FTC is invaluable. I'm saving this entire thread to share with other pregnant friends and my prenatal support group. It's terrifying that we need to be on guard for scams during what should be an exciting time, but this community's vigilance is protecting so many women from becoming victims. Thank you everyone for looking out for each other and sharing such detailed, helpful advice! Wishing you a safe delivery and smooth transition to PFL, Brooklyn!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely appalled reading about how widespread this scam is! The fact that so many pregnant women are getting these identical calls at 36-40 weeks shows this is clearly a coordinated attack targeting us when we're most vulnerable. Brooklyn, you did exactly the right thing trusting your instincts and hanging up. The vague "disability" identification without proper credentials is a dead giveaway - legitimate EDD reps always provide their name, employee ID, and specific claim details. What's particularly disturbing is how precisely they time these calls. They're exploiting our anxiety about the SDI to PFL transition and catching us when we're exhausted and distracted by impending delivery. It's predatory behavior at its worst. I'm currently not pregnant but saving all this information for the future. The advice about EDD fraud reporting (1-800-229-6297) and FTC complaints is invaluable. I'm also sharing this thread with friends who might be at risk. Thank you for posting this warning - your experience is going to protect so many other women from falling victim to these criminals. Wishing you a safe delivery and hoping EDD takes action against this organized scam targeting pregnant women!