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This happened to my neighbor and it turned out his ex-wife had applied using his info. Any chance someone who has your personal details might've done this?
Pro tip: Try calling your local state representative's office. Sometimes they can help push things through with the DoL faster. Worth a shot!
This! š My rep's office was super helpful when I had issues last year. They have direct lines to DoL.
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all show up at the unemployment office in person. Cant ignore us if were right in front of them š
Lol imagine the chaos. But for real, some offices are open for in-person help now. Might be worth checking!
careful with that. i tried it and they just gave me a phone number to call š
Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on location. Might help to know for more specific advice.
Good point, I should've mentioned that. I'm in New York.
Oof, NY is tough. Their system got overwhelmed during covid and never really recovered. Hang in there!
Here's what you need to know about this situation: ⢠The New York State Department of Labor had a technical error on April 25 ⢠They accidentally sent an email about unemployment insurance to the wrong mailing list ⢠If you received this email and didn't apply for benefits, it was sent to you by mistake ⢠Your identity has NOT been compromised ⢠You can safely disregard the initial message ⢠They've sent out a follow-up email explaining the error While it's concerning that such a mistake could happen, it's important to remember that errors can occur in any system. The quick follow-up and clear explanation from the Department of Labor is actually a good sign of their commitment to transparency. If you're still worried, you can always monitor your credit report for any suspicious activity, but in this case, it seems to be a simple (though widespread) clerical error.
Still doesn't excuse the fact that they messed up in the first place. What if this happens with our personal info next time?
Am I the only one who's more worried about how easy it seems to be to apply for unemployment in someone else's name? Like, what if someone actually did that to me?
Chill, guys. There are verification processes in place. It's not that easy to commit fraud.
Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard sometimes they can help push things through.
Just a heads up, I heard they're doing a big sweep of pending accounts next week. Might be worth trying to call again then. Good luck everyone!
Where did you hear this? Can you share a source?
My cousin works for the DOL. Can't say more than that, but thought I'd pass it along.
NebulaNova
Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you're not accidentally logged into an old claim if you've filed before. I made that mistake and was certifying for weeks before I realized I was on my old claim from last year. š¤¦āāļø
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Mateo Hernandez
This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing them? I know, I know, what year is it? But I actually got a response when I faxed in a letter explaining my situation. Worth a shot if you're desperate.
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Aisha Khan
ā¢omg what's next, sending a message by carrier pigeon? š
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Mateo Hernandez
ā¢Hey, don't knock it till you've tried it! š Desperate times call for desperate measures!
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