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KDOL locked me out - says I have account but I don't know login. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I lost my job right before Christmas and I'm trying to file for unemployment, but the system is saying I already have an account with my social security number. Problem is, I have no clue what the user ID or password could be. Now I'm locked out and they're telling me to contact the call center. I haven't filed for unemployment in Kansas for ages, so I'm really confused about why there's an active account. Anyone else run into this? Any advice on what to do next? I'm getting pretty desperate here - bills are piling up and I need to figure this out ASAP!

Emily Parker

Ugh, classic KDOL nonsense. 🙄 I swear their system is held together with duct tape and prayers. Have you tried the 'Forgot User ID' or 'Forgot Password' options on their website? Sometimes that actually works.

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Justin Evans

Yeah, I gave those a shot but no luck. It just keeps telling me to contact the call center. Feels like I'm going in circles here.

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Ezra Collins

Man, that sucks. KDOL's website is about as useful as a chocolate teapot sometimes. 🍫☕

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Victoria Scott

Have you considered that someone might have used your SSN fraudulently? It's been happening a lot lately. Might wanna check your credit report just in case.

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Benjamin Johnson

I had the exact same issue last year! It's a total nightmare. Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep calling the center. I know it sucks, but persistence is key. 2. Try calling right when they open. I had better luck getting through early in the morning. 3. While you're waiting to get through, gather all your employment info, SSN, and any old KDOL correspondence you might have. 4. When you finally talk to someone, explain calmly but firmly that you're locked out and need help regaining access. 5. If the first person can't help, politely ask to speak with a supervisor. It took me about a week of trying, but I finally got it sorted. Hang in there!

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Justin Evans

Thanks for the detailed advice! A week of calling sounds rough, but I guess that's what I'm in for. Did you have any luck with emailing them?

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Benjamin Johnson

Honestly, emailing was useless for me. It's like shouting into the void. Calling is your best bet, even if it's a pain.

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Zara Perez

This is solid advice. I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every email, every person you talk to. It might come in handy later.

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Daniel Rogers

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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 the link: https://www.claimyr.com

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Aaliyah Reed

Sounds kinda sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?

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Daniel Rogers

I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.

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Ella Russell

20 bucks to skip the hold time? Sign me up! 💸 How long did it take to get through?

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Daniel Rogers

It varied, but usually within an hour or two. Way better than spending all day hitting redial!

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Mohammed Khan

have u checked if ur old employer filed a claim for u? sometimes they do that without telling u and it can mess things up

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Gavin King

This is why we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system. It's ridiculous that people have to jump through so many hoops just to get the help they're entitled to. 😤

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Nathan Kim

Preach! 🙌 The whole system is designed to be as frustrating as possible, I swear.

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Eleanor Foster

Totally agree. It's like they're hoping we'll just give up and go away. Not cool, KDOL. Not cool at all.

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Lucas Turner

Pro tip: If you're really desperate, try reaching out to your local state representative. Sometimes they can light a fire under KDOL's butt and get things moving.

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Justin Evans

That's a great idea, I hadn't even thought of that. Do you know how I'd go about contacting them?

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Lucas Turner

Just Google '[your city] state representative' and you should find their contact info. Most have a form on their website for constituent services. Good luck!

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Kai Rivera

lol welcome to the club 🎉 we've all been there. KDOL: Keeping Desperate Ordinary Losers (waiting forever) 🤡

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