Just wanted to add my recent experience - I certified this past Sunday and the payment hit my Bank of America EDD card Tuesday morning around 9 AM. So it was about 36 hours total. This was my third certification and each time it's been pretty consistent with that 1-2 day timeline once you're established in the system. The first payment did take a bit longer (about 4 days), but after that it's been smooth. One tip: I always certify early Sunday morning and it seems to process faster than when I wait until later in the day. Hope this helps ease some anxiety for folks waiting on their payments!

I'm currently going through this process myself and can share what I've learned so far. After my first certification, it took about 5 business days to receive the payment, which had me pretty worried initially. But I've noticed that subsequent payments have been much faster - usually 2-3 days max. The key thing I've learned is to not panic if the first payment takes longer, as it seems like there's additional processing time for new claims. Once you're in the system's rhythm, you definitely shouldn't need to contact EDD after every certification. Just make sure to certify consistently every two weeks and keep checking your online portal to ensure your payments show as "paid" rather than stuck in "pending" status. If you see "pending" for more than a week, that's when it's time to call.

This whole thread is so eye-opening! I had no idea EDD's fraud detection system was this sensitive. I'm actually dealing with something similar right now - my account got flagged last week and I've been afraid to even log in since then. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this mess. It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) the checks are usually legitimate even when your account is flagged, 2) the fraud flags are often triggered by really minor things like using a different device or IP address, and 3) you absolutely have to call and speak to a real person to get it resolved. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning with everyone's tips. Thanks for sharing your stories - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's confusing system!

I'm going through something very similar right now! My account got flagged three days ago with the same "potential fraud" message, and I've been panicking about what to do. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly the first time I've felt hopeful that this might actually get resolved. It sounds like the automated system is just way too sensitive and flags people for totally normal things like using a different device or location. I haven't received a check yet, but based on what everyone's saying, I'm going to keep trying to get through to EDD and not worry so much about it being some kind of trap. This thread should be required reading for anyone dealing with EDD issues - you guys have been more helpful than any official EDD resource I've found online!

This is such valuable information! I've been dealing with a stuck claim for 5 weeks now and had no idea this was even an option. Just looked up my Assembly Member's website and they do have a specific EDD assistance form. Quick question for anyone who's done this - do you need to provide any documentation beyond what's requested on the form, or is filling out their online form sufficient to get the process started? I have all my EDD correspondence saved just in case, but want to make sure I'm submitting everything they need upfront to avoid delays.

This is incredibly helpful information - thank you so much for sharing! I've been stuck in EDD limbo for 7 weeks now with a "pending" status and getting absolutely nowhere with their phone system. I had no idea that Assembly Members had this kind of direct access to EDD. Just found my representative's website and they have a dedicated EDD assistance page with a form that looks pretty straightforward. One question - did you have to provide any proof that you'd already tried contacting EDD directly first, or did they just take your word for it? I'm worried they might require documentation showing I've exhausted other options before they'll help. Either way, I'm definitely going to try this tomorrow morning. After reading through all these comments, it seems like even when it takes longer than expected, it's still way more effective than the regular EDD channels. Really appreciate you taking the time to post about this - you might have just saved my sanity!

Thanks for sharing this tip! I've been waiting for an interview for over 2 months now and this sounds like it could really help. Just to clarify - when you fax the hardship documents, do you need to include any specific forms or just a letter explaining your situation along with supporting documents? Also, did you have to follow up multiple times or did they respond after your first call back? Really appreciate you taking the time to share what worked for you!

This is incredibly helpful information! I've been stuck in the interview queue for about 8 weeks now and my situation is getting desperate. A few questions if you don't mind - when you say "hardship documents," what specific types of paperwork did you include? I have medical bills, notice from my landlord about late rent, and some utility shut-off notices. Also, when you called back after faxing, did you specifically mention the fax number (714-736-3103) to help them locate your documents faster? I'm definitely going to try this approach - thank you so much for sharing what worked for you!

Just wanted to add my experience to this incredibly helpful thread! I was stuck in the same login loop for about 2 weeks - kept getting "incorrect password" and never receiving reset emails. After reading through all your suggestions, I tried the mobile app approach last night and it worked like magic! Got the password reset email within minutes and was able to access my account for the first time in weeks. For anyone still struggling, definitely try downloading the official EDD mobile app first before going through the phone gauntlet. It seems like whatever bug is affecting the website doesn't impact the mobile app's password reset function. Such a simple solution that I never would have thought of without this community! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - you've probably saved hundreds of people countless hours of frustration. This thread should honestly be pinned as a resource for anyone dealing with EDD login issues!

Wow, this thread is exactly what I needed to find! I've been stuck in the same login nightmare for about a week now - getting the "incorrect password" error even though I'm 100% sure I'm entering it correctly, and the password reset emails never show up (checked spam, tried different email addresses, the whole deal). After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm definitely going to try the mobile app approach first since so many people have had success with that method recently. It's honestly mind-blowing that a simple app download might solve what's been driving me crazy for days! If that doesn't work, I've got the backup plan from all your advice: call the tech support line (1-833-978-2511) at exactly 8am with Option 1 then Option 2, and if all else fails, contact my assembly member. This community is incredible - getting actual working solutions here instead of the usual "have you tried turning it off and on again" responses. Thank you especially to @Emma Davis for sharing your success story step-by-step, @Connor Byrne for the mobile app tip, and @Ravi Sharma for explaining what's actually happening with the system. Will definitely report back with results!