ID.me verification causing delays in unemployment benefits - any quick fixes?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with ID.me and it's causing delays in my unemployment benefits. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any tips on how to get it resolved quickly?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve ID.me verification delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UedGNEVHnM
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GalacticGladiator
Ugh, ID.me is the worst! I had the same issue last month. Have you tried calling their support line? It took me forever to get through, but they were able to help me verify my identity.
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Aisha Hussain
•Thanks for the suggestion. How long did it take you to get through to someone? I've been on hold for hours with no luck 😫
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GalacticGladiator
•It took me about 2 hours of waiting. Keep trying tho, its worth it when you finally get through!
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Ethan Brown
•2 hours? You got lucky! I was on hold for 5 hours before I gave up. This system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Yuki Yamamoto
I found a way to get someone on the phone quickly. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Carmen Ruiz
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Andre Lefebvre
•I'm skeptical. Why should we have to pay to get help with our benefits?
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Yuki Yamamoto
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me weeks of frustration. The $20 was worth it to get my benefits flowing again.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Can you explain more about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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Yuki Yamamoto
•They don't guarantee it, but they keep trying until they get through. It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to sit by the phone the whole time. They just called me when an agent was on the line.
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QuantumQuest
Have you tried the ID.me video call option? It's a pain, but it worked for me when nothing else did. You'll need to schedule an appointment and have all your documents ready.
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Jamal Anderson
This whole system is a joke. Why do we even need ID.me? The government already has all our info! 🤡
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Mei Zhang
•Preach! 🙌 It's just another hoop to jump through. Makes you wonder who's profiting from all this...
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Liam McGuire
•I heard it's to prevent fraud, but it seems like it's causing more problems than it's solving tbh
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Amara Eze
Here's what worked for me with ID.me: 1. Double-check all your personal info is correct 2. Use a desktop computer, not your phone 3. Make sure your camera and microphone are working 4. Have multiple forms of ID ready (driver's license, passport, social security card) 5. Be patient and persistent If all else fails, try the video call option. It's a hassle, but it usually works. Good luck!
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Aisha Hussain
•Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll give these steps a try tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Giovanni Ricci
•This is super helpful! Saving this for when I inevitably run into issues lol
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NeonNomad
Anyone else feel like we're living in a dystopian novel? Fighting with AI to prove we're human just to get the benefits we're entitled to. What a world 🙃
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•For real tho! Sometimes I think we're in the bad timeline 😂
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Dylan Mitchell
Pro tip: if you're having trouble uploading documents, try converting them to PDF. For some reason, ID.me seems to prefer that format.
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Sofia Martinez
I've been dealing with this ID.me nonsense for THREE MONTHS. I'm about ready to give up. Anyone know if there's a way to bypass it entirely?
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Dmitry Volkov
•Three months?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through.
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Sofia Martinez
•I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a shot!
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Ava Thompson
Just a heads up, there's been a lot of ID.me scams going around. Make sure you're only using the official site and never give out your info over the phone!
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CyberSiren
•Good looking out! 👀 It's sad that we have to worry about scams on top of everything else
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Megan D'Acosta
I went through this exact same nightmare last year! What finally worked for me was doing the video verification during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening). The wait times were much shorter and the agents seemed less rushed. Also, make sure you have really good lighting - I failed twice because my documents weren't clear enough on camera. It's frustrating but don't give up! Once you get through, the benefits should start flowing within a few days.
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