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Need to update EDD payment info - tips for reaching an agent?

Hey everyone, I need to update my payment info with unemployment. Anyone know the best way to get through to an agent? I've been trying to call for days but keep getting stuck on hold forever. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment info update issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIpNwukhsrc

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Yuki Ito

Ugh, I feel your pain. The unemployment office is a nightmare to get through to. I spent hours on hold last week and still didn't get to talk to anyone. It's so frustrating!

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Carmen Lopez

Same here! I've been trying for weeks. It's like they don't want us to update our info 🙄

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AstroAdventurer

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

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Yuki Ito

Yeah, I've tried that. Still no luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point 😫

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Andre Dupont

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Jamal Wilson

Idk man, paying to get through to unemployment? Seems sketchy af

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Andre Dupont

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying, I was desperate enough to give it a shot. Worth every penny tbh

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Mei Lin

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Andre Dupont

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than being stuck on hold all day!

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Liam Fitzgerald

Pro tip: try calling your local assemblymember's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push your case through. Worked for me when I was in a similar situation!

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GalacticGuru

This is actually great advice. My friend did this and got her issue resolved in like 2 days. Def worth a shot!

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Amara Nnamani

Have you tried updating your payment info online? Sometimes you can do it through your account without having to call.

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Giovanni Mancini

I swear the whole system is designed to make us give up. Been trying to get through for a month now. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it 🍀

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're playing games with our livelihoods

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Dylan Cooper

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open 2. If you get the busy signal, hang up and redial immediately 3. Keep doing this until you get into the queue 4. Once in the queue, be prepared to wait for 1-2 hours 5. Have all your info ready when you finally get through It's a pain, but persistence is key. Good luck!

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Ethan Taylor

Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll give this a try tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Sofia Morales

This is solid advice. I did something similar and it worked after a few tries. Just gotta be patient and persistent!

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StarSailor

lol good luck. easier to win the lotto than get thru to edd 🤡

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