EDD took unemployment funds from BofA account without notice - How to get statement and reclaim funds?
Has anyone else had their unemployment funds taken away by the EDD without any notice? My dad just found out that the money he had in his Bank of America account from unemployment benefits was taken back by the EDD. We never received any letter or explanation about why this happened. We're trying to figure out how to get a statement and what the process is for claiming those funds back. We talked to a rep but they couldn't resolve the issue. Any advice?
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Sofia Rodriguez
Omg, this happened to me too! I thought I was going crazy. I had like $2000 in my BofA account from unemployment and suddenly it was just gone. No warning, no letter, nothing. I've been trying to get through to EDD for weeks but no luck. This is so frustrating!
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Dmitry Ivanov
•Same boat here. Its like they just decided to take back the money without telling anyone. How is this even legal? 🤔
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Ava Thompson
•Have you guys tried contacting your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with EDD.
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Sofia Rodriguez
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot. At this point, I'm willing to try anything to get some answers.
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Miguel Herrera
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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 about it: https://youtu.be/0UZGuPWGErg
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Zainab Ali
•Sounds kinda sketchy. Are you sure its legit?
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Miguel Herrera
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Connor Murphy
•How long did you have to wait before they connected you?
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Miguel Herrera
•It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line.
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Yara Nassar
This is absolutely ridiculous. The EDD is a complete disaster. They can't even send out a simple letter before taking people's money? What a joke. 🤡
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StarGazer101
I've been dealing with EDD issues for months now. Here's what I've learned: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, letters, and account changes. 2. Request a formal appeal. You have 30 days from the date of the action to file. 3. Contact your state assembly member or senator. They often have staff dedicated to EDD issues. 4. Check if you're eligible for free legal aid. Some organizations specialize in unemployment issues. 5. Be persistent. Unfortunately, the squeaky wheel often gets the grease with EDD. Hope this helps, and good luck!
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NightOwl42
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Do you know how long the appeal process usually takes?
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StarGazer101
•In my experience, it can take anywhere from 2-6 months. But don't let that discourage you. Keep following up and pushing for answers.
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Keisha Jackson
Has anyone tried going to the EDD office in person? I'm wondering if that might be faster than trying to get through on the phone.
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Paolo Romano
•I tried that last month. Waited in line for 3 hours only to be told they couldn't help me and I needed to call the main number. Total waste of time. 😡
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Keisha Jackson
•Ugh, that sucks. Thanks for letting me know. Guess I'll have to find another way.
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Amina Diop
This is why I always tell people to transfer their unemployment funds out of the BofA account ASAP. EDD has way too much control over that account.
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Oliver Schmidt
•💯 This right here. I learned that lesson the hard way too.
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Natasha Volkov
yall need to chill. im sure theres a reason they took the money. probably overpayment or fraud prevention or smthn. just wait for them to sort it out lol
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Javier Torres
•Found the EDD employee 👀
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Natasha Volkov
•lmao nah just sick of seeing everyone complain about everything all the time
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Emma Wilson
I wonder if this is related to that big fraud case from last year? Maybe they're doing some kind of audit?
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QuantumLeap
•That's actually a good point. I remember reading something about EDD cracking down after all that fraud. Still doesn't excuse not notifying people though.
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Malik Johnson
Pro tip: If you do manage to get through to someone, ask for a tier 2 specialist right away. The first-level reps often don't have the authority to do much.
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