EDD address verification email when I didn't apply - possible fraud?

sounds like a scamm to me!! these criminals are getting smarter everyday at trying to steal ur info. real EDD would NEVER ask for address by email without giving you a secure portal to upload docs. they always direct u to UI online. dont click any links!!

This is potentially unemployment identity fraud. When your benefit year ends, EDD does NOT automatically send address verification emails. I recommend immediately taking these steps: 1. Do NOT click any links in that email 2. Call EDD fraud department at 1-800-229-6297 to report this 3. Check your credit reports for any suspicious activity 4. Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit files What likely happened is someone is attempting to file a fraudulent claim using your identity as your old claim data cycles out of the active system. EDD has been dealing with massive amounts of identity theft since 2020.

I've been helping people with EDD issues for years, and this is definitely a fraud attempt. When your benefit year ends, EDD doesn't send address verification emails - they would only do that if you'd submitted a new application. The timing isn't coincidental - scammers target people whose benefit years are ending because they know the system is processing changes. You should also file a police report and contact ID.me directly since you previously verified through them. Their security team can flag your account to prevent unauthorized verification attempts.

Getting through to EDD about fraud is seriously IMPOSSIBLE!! I had the same thing happen (different scam though) and spent DAYS trying to reach someone. I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for literally a week on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD fraud department specifically told me to report it ASAP because they've been seeing tons of these scams targeting people as their benefit year ends. Apparently scammers think it's easier to slip through then.

OMG the same exact thing happened to me last week!!! My benefit year ended 2/15 and i got a weird email about verifying my address even tho ive been working since september. I ignored it thinking it was junk but now im worried... didn't even think it could be fraud tbh

This is 100% a phishing scam. I work in IT security and we're seeing a huge increase in government-themed phishing. These scammers are getting really sophisticated - they can copy logos, formatting, even spoof email addresses to make them look legit. NEVER click links in these emails. One tip: hover your mouse over any links (without clicking!) and look at the bottom of your browser to see the real URL. Real EDD emails will only link to edd.ca.gov domains.

I used Claimyr earlier this year when I had to deal with an identity theft issue with EDD. The agent I spoke with said they're seeing a new scam specifically targeting people whose benefit years are ending - apparently the fraudsters try to file new claims right as the old benefit year closes out. Definitely report this!

btw dont forget to report the phishing email to EDD directly too - they have a special email for that: reportfraud@edd.ca.gov

this happened to my brother in january!!! some1 actually filed a whole new claim when his old one ended. he didnt know until he got papers in the mail about a new claim approval. such a mess to fix!!!!!

As a follow-up regarding these benefit year ending scams: EDD has actually published an alert about this specific phishing attempt. You can find it on their fraud prevention page. They recommend taking screenshots of the email for your records before deleting it. Also, be aware that once fraudsters target you, they often attempt multiple approaches - so be on high alert for phone calls claiming to be EDD as well.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Got an address verification email last month even though I haven't filed for unemployment in over 6 months. The email looked super legit with all the official EDD branding, but when I called the fraud hotline they confirmed it was fake. The rep told me these scammers are specifically targeting people around their benefit year end dates because they have access to old claim data. She said they've had hundreds of reports of this exact scam in recent weeks. Definitely don't click anything in that email and report it ASAP - they told me the sooner people report it, the better they can track the scammers and prevent others from falling for it.