EDD address verification letter - is it legit or scam?

Yes, this is most likely legitimate. EDD occasionally does post-payment verification checks, and address verification is one of them. The fact that you're seeing the correct benefit year and there's an official EDD upload portal is a good sign. When you completed ID.me verification initially, it's possible the address verification component wasn't fully processed or there was a discrepancy that flagged your wife's claim for follow-up. A bank statement with your current address is perfect for this purpose. Keep checking your UI Online account for any status changes, but you probably won't see anything since this is just a routine verification.

omg i got the EXACT same thing last month!!! freaked me out at first but yeah its real. they do random checks even after ur done w/ benefits. as long as u didnt give personal info on some random website ur fine

I handle these issues regularly. The address verification is part of EDD's fraud prevention measures, which they've significantly expanded since 2023. Here's what's happening: 1. These verifications often occur AFTER benefits are paid as part of random post-payment audits 2. The fact that you can still see "maximum benefits paid" is normal - address verification doesn't affect past payments 3. ID.me verification and address verification are separate processes 4. Bank statements are perfect documentation for this purpose You did exactly the right thing by responding promptly. Make sure you keep a screenshot of your submission confirmation as proof you complied with their request.

BE CAREFUL!!! There are tons of EDD scams going around. Make sure the website URL starts with edd.ca.gov and nothing else! I got a fake EDD email last month that looked EXACTLY like a real one but the link went to edd-verify.com or something similar. If you already entered info on a sketchy site you should freeze your credit ASAP and contact EDD directly!!!

i had something similar but mine was for wages not address. checked my ui online and nothing showed up there either. took like 3 weeks but then got a letter saying everything was verified ok. they probably wont update anything online just send a letter eventually

If you're concerned, you could always call EDD directly to confirm this is legitimate. However, reaching them can be incredibly frustrating. After spending days trying to get through the regular lines, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me connect with an EDD representative within 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I used it when I had a similar verification issue that I wanted confirmed was legitimate. The representative verified it was real and explained exactly what documents would satisfy their requirements.

EDD is doing way more post-payment audits this year - my niece got 3 different verification requests after her benefits ended! So annoying. Bank statement should be fine, but utility bills and lease agreements also work if they need more proof. Make sure whatever you submitted has BOTH names if the address verification is for your wife but the bank statement has both your names.

To address your follow-up question - don't upload another document. Multiple submissions might actually flag the system and cause confusion. If you didn't get a confirmation email or screenshot, that's fine. EDD's system records your submission internally even if you don't have proof on your end. Just note the date you submitted in case you need to reference it later. Typically these verifications are resolved without any notification to you unless there's a problem. If there is an issue, you'll receive a Notice of Determination by mail with appeal instructions.

This happened to me too about 6 months ago! I was super suspicious at first because it came weeks after my benefit year ended. What helped me verify it was legit was logging into my UI Online account and checking if there were any messages there about it (there weren't), and then I called the EDD tech support line to confirm the verification request was in their system. They told me it was part of their new automated audit process. I submitted a utility bill and never heard back, which apparently means everything was fine. The whole thing stressed me out way more than it needed to!

I went through this exact same situation about 4 months ago! Got the address verification letter about 2 weeks after my claim ended and I was completely done with benefits. At first I thought it was a scam too because the timing seemed so weird. But like others have said, it's totally legitimate - EDD has really ramped up these post-payment audits as part of their fraud prevention efforts. I submitted a recent mortgage statement and never heard anything back, which my local EDD office confirmed means everything was approved. The key thing that convinced me it was real was that the letter only asked for address proof, not sensitive info like SSN or bank account details that scammers usually want. You definitely did the right thing by responding quickly with your bank statement. Just keep that submission date handy in case you ever need to reference it, but you should be all set!

I can totally relate to the paranoia about scams - EDD-related fraud is so common these days! But this sounds 100% legitimate based on your description. The fact that it only requested address verification (not personal info like SSN or bank details) and showed your wife's correct benefit year are the key indicators it's real. I got a similar request about 8 months ago, also after my claim was completely finished, and I was convinced it was fake at first. Turns out EDD started doing these random post-payment audits in 2023 as part of their enhanced fraud prevention system. I submitted a lease agreement and like others mentioned, never got any confirmation - just radio silence, which apparently means everything was accepted. You absolutely did the right thing responding quickly with the bank statement. The whole process is confusing and poorly communicated by EDD, but it's become pretty routine now unfortunately.

I just went through this same exact situation last month! Got the address verification letter about 3 weeks after my benefit year ended and I was totally convinced it was a scam at first. The timing felt so random and suspicious. But after doing some research and talking to others who'd been through it, I learned this is EDD's new normal process - they're doing way more post-payment audits now as part of their fraud prevention efforts that started ramping up in 2023. The dead giveaway that yours is legitimate is that it only asked for address proof, not sensitive info like SSN or banking details that scammers typically want. I submitted a utility bill through their official portal and never heard back, which I later found out means everything was approved. You definitely did the right thing responding quickly with your bank statement - that's perfect documentation for address verification. Don't stress about not getting a confirmation; EDD's system is terrible at communication but silence usually means you're good to go!