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I've been following this thread closely and finally decided to share my own experience. My EDD card was frozen in September 2024 for "suspicious activity review" and it took them 20 days to send a replacement. I had $637 on the card at the time and ended up having to borrow money from my brother to pay my car payment and avoid a repo. I called BOA probably 10 times during those 20 days and got nothing but the standard "your request is being processed" response. Never heard a word about any settlement until finding this thread! Based on everyone's success stories, it sounds like I definitely qualify since September 2024 falls in the timeframe and 20 days is well over the 14-day threshold. I'm calling them tomorrow using the "Card Deactivation Settlement Department" approach that's worked so well for others here. It's absolutely mind-blowing that they're sitting on money that belongs to people who suffered because of their system failures. This community has been more helpful than any official BOA or EDD resource I've ever encountered. Will definitely report back with my results - hopefully I can add another success story to help others who might still be unaware they're owed money!
Tristan, your September 2024 case with 20 days and $637 balance definitely sounds like it qualifies! That's a substantial delay and balance amount that should put you in a good position for the settlement. I'm new to this community but have been reading through everyone's experiences here and your situation is very similar to others who have successfully received payouts in the $450-500 range. The fact that you had to borrow money to avoid a car repo is exactly the kind of financial hardship this settlement is supposed to address. When you call tomorrow, make sure to mention that specific impact along with your exact dates and balance. The "Card Deactivation Settlement Department" approach really seems to be the magic phrase to get past the scripted responses. It's incredible how many of us went through almost identical experiences - card frozen for "suspicious activity" that was just normal benefit usage, weeks of runaround, no mention of compensation. This thread has been a lifesaver for so many people! Definitely update us on your results - every success story helps build the playbook for others who find this thread.
This thread has been absolutely incredible to read through! I had my EDD card frozen in November 2023 for what they called "routine security verification" and it took them 17 days to get me a replacement. I had $521 on the card at the time and ended up having to use a cash advance on my credit card just to pay for groceries and gas. I called BOA probably 8 times during those 17 days and they kept telling me it was just "system processing delays" - absolutely no mention of any settlement or compensation program! I had completely given up on getting any kind of restitution until stumbling across this discussion. Based on all the success stories shared here, it looks like my November 2023 timeframe with 17 days and $521 balance should definitely qualify me for the pandemic-era settlement. I'm planning to call them this week using the "Card Deactivation Settlement Department" strategy that has worked so well for everyone else. It's honestly disgusting that BOA isn't proactively notifying people about money they're legally entitled to - if it wasn't for this amazing community sharing real experiences, I never would have known this existed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to document their success stories and share the specific language that works with BOA. I'll definitely update once I get through to them and hopefully can add another win to this thread to help others who might still be unaware they're owed compensation!
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I'm dealing with the same Money Network card confusion! Just got mine after the BofA switch and was totally lost. This thread has been a lifesaver - I had no idea about AllPoint and MoneyPass networks. Downloaded the Money Network app and found a fee-free ATM at the CVS literally across the street from me that I never knew existed! For anyone else just getting started with these cards, definitely take advantage of the cash back option at grocery stores too. I got $40 cash back at Safeway yesterday with no fees when I bought groceries. Way more convenient than hunting for ATMs. Thanks everyone for sharing all these tips - makes this whole transition so much less stressful! 🙏
So glad this thread helped you out too! It's amazing how many of us were completely in the dark about these new cards. The CVS discovery is awesome - having a fee-free ATM right across the street is like hitting the jackpot! I'm still learning all the ins and outs of the Money Network system myself, but everyone here has shared such valuable real-world tips that you just can't get from the official documentation. The grocery store cash back strategy really is a game changer, especially when you're doing regular shopping anyway. Hopefully EDD gets better at explaining these transitions in the future, but at least we have this community to help each other figure things out!
Just wanted to jump in and add something that helped me a ton when I first got my Money Network card - if you're ever in a real emergency and can't find any fee-free ATMs nearby, some Wawa and Sheetz locations (if you have them in your area) often have surcharge-free ATMs. Also, I discovered that many credit unions will waive ATM fees for emergency situations if you call and explain - doesn't always work but worth a shot if you're desperate. One more thing that saved me multiple times: if you have friends or family with Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App, you can send money from your Money Network card to them and have them give you cash. There's usually a small fee but way less than those $5+ ATM charges at random banks. The whole BofA to Money Network switch caught everyone off guard but once you learn these workarounds it gets much easier!
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Update us if you get in! I'm curious which solution works. The EDD login issues seem to be happening to different people for different reasons, so documenting what works helps everyone.
So glad you figured it out! I've been following this thread because I've had similar login issues with other government sites. The combination of Firefox + early morning timing seems to be the magic formula for dealing with overloaded servers. Bookmarking this solution for future reference - thanks for sharing what actually worked!
Great to hear you got in @Amara Eze! This thread is going to be super helpful for anyone else dealing with EDD login issues. The Firefox + early morning combo seems to be the winning strategy. I've been having intermittent problems too but haven't tried the early morning approach yet - definitely going to remember that trick for next time!
Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I just joined this community because I've been having the exact same login issues with EDD for the past week. Reading through all these solutions gives me hope - I was starting to panic about missing my certification deadline too. I'm going to try the Firefox + early morning approach that worked for @Amara Eze, and if that doesn't work I'll use the TeleCert backup number that @Sofia Martinez mentioned. It's frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our own accounts, but at least there are workarounds. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!
Welcome @Ravi Kapoor! This community has been such a lifesaver for EDD issues. I'm relatively new here too but have learned so much from experienced members. One additional tip I'd add - if you do end up calling EDD, try to have your certification ready to complete over the phone in case the online system is still acting up. That way you won't waste time if you get through to a rep. The Claimyr service that @Dmitry Volkov mentioned also seems worth trying if the Firefox solution doesn t'work. Good luck with your certification!
Welcome @Ravi Kapoor! I'm also pretty new to this community but this thread has been incredibly helpful. Just wanted to add that if you're trying the early morning approach, I've found that around 5-6am Pacific time seems to be the sweet spot when the EDD servers are least congested. Also, make sure to have your access code ready to type manually rather than copy/paste - that seems to make a difference based on what @Sofia Martinez mentioned about form processing conflicts. The fact that @Amara Eze got it working with this combination gives me confidence it s a'solid strategy. Hope you get your certification done without any more stress!
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This exact same thing just happened to me! I got the DE 4581 form in the mail yesterday and my UI Online account no longer shows the certification option. I've been certifying online without any issues for the past 6 months, so this came completely out of nowhere. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like this could be related to the system update on the 15th, or maybe something got flagged in my account. I did report some part-time work income on my last certification, so that might have triggered a review. I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy (8 AM sharp) that several people mentioned, and I'll also send a secure message through UI Online as backup. In the meantime, I'll fill out the paper form and mail it with tracking to make sure I don't miss my certification deadline. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and tips - it's such a relief to know this is a known issue that can be resolved, even if it's frustrating to deal with. The stress of potentially missing payments when you're depending on them is no joke!
Same boat here! Just got my DE 4581 form today and I'm honestly relieved to find this thread - I was panicking thinking I'd done something wrong. The timing definitely lines up with that system update everyone's mentioning. I'm also going to try the 8 AM calling approach tomorrow. One question though - for those who successfully got switched back to online certification, did you have to wait until your next certification period to see the online option return, or did it show up immediately after they fixed your account? Want to know what to expect timeline-wise!
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Got my DE 4581 form in the mail yesterday and my online certification option just vanished. I've been reading through all these comments and it's such a relief to know I'm not alone - I was seriously worried I'd somehow messed up my account. Based on what everyone's sharing, it sounds like the system update on the 15th might be causing widespread issues. I also reported some freelance income on my last certification, so that could have triggered a flag too. I'm planning to try the early morning calling strategy (seems like 8 AM is the sweet spot) and will also send a secure message through UI Online as backup. Definitely going to make copies of the paper form and send it certified mail - that tracking tip is gold! Has anyone who got switched back to online noticed if there's a pattern to which accounts got flagged? Like, is it mostly people who reported income, or address changes, or just random? Trying to figure out if there's any way to avoid this happening again in the future. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD chaos!
Anastasia Sokolov
I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Lost my job at a marketing agency three weeks ago and they cut off my work email access immediately. I used that email for my EDD account back in 2020 and now I'm completely locked out when I need to file again. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea there was a specific tech support line for account issues. I've been trying the main EDD number for days with no luck. Going to try calling 1-833-978-2511 tomorrow morning right at 8 AM with all my old paperwork ready. It's so frustrating that this is such a common problem but there's no clear guidance on the EDD website about how to handle it. Thank you to everyone who shared what actually worked - these real experiences are worth their weight in gold when you're trying to navigate this system!
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•You're definitely not alone in this! I just went through the same thing a couple months ago when I got laid off from my previous job. The work email situation is SO common - companies just cut you off immediately without thinking about all the accounts you might have linked to it. The tech support line (1-833-978-2511) really is a game changer compared to the main number. I had much better luck getting through, especially when I called right at 8 AM. Make sure you have your SSN, current address, and any old EDD paperwork handy when you call - they'll need that info to verify your identity before they can help with account recovery. One tip that really helped me: if you have any old bank statements showing EDD deposits from your previous claim, bring those too! The amounts and dates can help them locate your account faster. The whole process is definitely frustrating but once you get a real person on the line, they're usually pretty understanding about the work email issue since it happens so often. Good luck with your call tomorrow morning!
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Giovanni Moretti
I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Got laid off from my tech company last week and they immediately deactivated my work email - of course that's what I used for my EDD account back in 2020. I've been stressing about this for days thinking I'd have to start completely over. This thread is absolutely amazing - I had no idea there was a separate tech support line specifically for account recovery issues. I've been banging my head against the wall trying the main EDD number with zero success. The 1-833-978-2511 number is definitely going in my contacts right now! All the timing strategies people have shared are so helpful too - calling right at 8 AM on Saturday, or even 15 minutes before they officially open. And the tip about having old bank statements with EDD deposits is brilliant - I definitely have those saved somewhere. It's honestly ridiculous that such a critical system is this hard to access, especially when losing work email after layoffs is basically standard practice now. But reading all these success stories gives me hope that there's actually a way through this maze. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share what really worked - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice you need when dealing with government bureaucracy!
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