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.