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Trouble certifying for EDD - Any tips to get through on the phone?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to certify for EDD and I'm having some trouble. Has anyone else had issues with this lately? I've been trying to get through on the phone but no luck so far. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!

Sean Flanagan

Ugh, certifying for EDD is such a pain these days. I've been dealing with this for months now. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works for me.

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Zara Shah

Calling when they open hasn't worked for me in weeks. It's like everyone had the same idea 😩

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NebulaNomad

Same here. I've tried early morning, late afternoon, nothing seems to work. It's so frustrating!

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Anastasia Popova

Thanks for the suggestion! I've tried calling at different times but no luck yet. Guess I'll keep trying 😓

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Luca Ferrari

I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. 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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Nia Wilson

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Mateo Martinez

$20? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone... is it really worth it?

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Luca Ferrari

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate. The $20 was worth it to finally get my issue resolved.

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Aisha Hussain

I've used it too. It's legit. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Ethan Clark

Have you tried certifying online? Sometimes its easier than dealing with the phone system.

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StarStrider

The EDD system is so broken rn. I've been trying to certify for weeks and keep getting error messages. Anyone else experiencing this?

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Yuki Sato

Yep, same here. It's like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄

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Carmen Ruiz

I heard they're updating the system. Maybe that's why everything's messed up?

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Andre Lefebvre

Pro tip: If you're having trouble certifying online, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that fixes weird glitches in the system.

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Anastasia Popova

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try and see if it helps.

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Anyone know if there's been any changes to the certification process recently? I swear it used to be easier...

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Jamal Anderson

I think they added some new questions about job search activities. It's confusing af 🤔

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Mei Wong

Yeah, they're cracking down on fraud. Makes it harder for everyone tho 😑

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QuantumQuasar

Honestly, at this point I'm considering just giving up on my claim. It's not worth the stress and headache. Anyone else feel this way?

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Liam McGuire

Don't give up! It's your money, you deserve it. Keep pushing!

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Amara Eze

I feel you. It's exhausting. But hang in there, we're all in this together 💪

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Giovanni Greco

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative for help with EDD issues? I've heard some people have had success with that.

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Fatima Al-Farsi

LPT: Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online attempt. It might come in handy if you need to appeal or prove you've been trying to certify.

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Anastasia Popova

That's really good advice, thank you! I'll start keeping a log of all my attempts.

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