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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Giovanni Ricci

NY unemployment sent text about account security - is this legit or another scam?

I got a text message and email from NY unemployment today warning about identity theft and account security measures. The text says they're implementing new verification steps to protect accounts from fraud. It asks me to log in through their portal to confirm my identity by uploading documents. I'm really nervous about doing this because I've heard so many scam stories lately. The text came from a 5-digit number and the email looks official with their logo, but these days scammers are getting so sophisticated. I haven't had any issues with my claim yet - been receiving payments normally since I got laid off in August when my company downsized. The message says I need to complete verification within 10 days or my benefits might be suspended. Has anyone else received this? Is this actually legitimate or should I ignore it? I don't want to lose my benefits but also don't want to get scammed.

I'm so fed up with this broken system I can't even. Been on unemployment since october after getting laid off and every other week theres some new hurdle. Between the website crashing constantly, impossible phone lines, and now these confusing security texts, it's like they WANT us to fail. the whole ny unemployment system needs to be rebuilt from scratch i stg

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Preach! 👏 The system is designed to be confusing on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits they're entitled to. Change my mind.

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facts. It's literally easier to launch a rocket than to get someone on the phone at NYSDOL 🚀

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After spending 3 weeks trying and failing to get through to ny unemployment on my own (literally hundreds of calls), I broke down and tried claimyr.com - had a real live unemployment agent on the phone within 2 hours who confirmed all my account details AND explained which notifications were legitimate. Best decision I've made in this whole unemployment nightmare.

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100% worked for me. They call on your behalf, wait on hold, then connect you directly with the agent when they answer. Saved me days of frustration.

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I've been skeptical about these services but after being on hold for 4+ hours yesterday I might finally give in

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Ravi Kapoor

Identity theft on ny unemployment claim - someone filed taxes using my SSN

I'm freaking out right now. I filed for unemployment in October after being let go from my job, and everything seemed fine for about two months. Yesterday, I logged into my account to claim my weekly benefits and found out someone had hijacked my unemployment claim! They changed the direct deposit info to some bank I've never heard of. I immediately called the fraud department but got stuck in the automated system for hours. This morning I checked my email and found a notification about tax forms being available. When I logged in to check, there was a 1099-G showing about $12,400 in benefits paid out - but I've only received around $4,800 since October! Someone has been collecting MY benefits using MY social security number for months without me knowing! I've tried calling the NY unemployment office 23 times today but can't get through to a human. Their website is useless - there's no clear process for reporting identity theft related to benefits. Has anyone dealt with this before? What should I do? I'm worried about tax implications and my credit score being wrecked.

I'm wondering if there was a data breach we don't know about. I'm seeing WAY too many of these posts lately. Maybe all our info is floating around the dark web from some hack.

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Apparently there was a HUGE breach of unemployment systems nationwide during COVID. The feds estimated like $400 BILLION in fraudulent claims. Insane.

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reminder that u can check if ur info has been compromised at haveibeenpwned.com - might give u some clues

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Anyone else noticing these identity theft unemployment scams happening more in NY than other states? I have family in Ohio and California and they haven't had these issues...

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NY, CA, and WA seem to be the worst hit. Probably because benefits are higher so scammers target them more 🙄

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Dylan Hughes

NY unemployment claim stuck at $0 since March 2021 - benefits show $0.00 weekly amount with 104 days remaining, facing eviction after 50+ calls

My previous unemployment benefits expired in May 2021 and I immediately filed a new claim. It's now October and I haven't received a single payment. When I check my account online, it shows my new claim starting 03/29/2021 with a benefit year ending 04/03/2022, but both my weekly benefit amount and maximum amount payable are stuck at $0.00. I still have 104 effective days remaining. Every transaction since 09/03/2021 just says: "We are continuing to work on your application and are determining the amount of benefits you will receive. You may get a call from us if we require further information. You will receive a status update as your application progresses through the system." All my weekly certifications show $0 under the "Effective Days" column, even though they should be weekly payments for $700. My account online literally displays: Start/Effective Date: 03/29/2021 Benefit Year Ending Date: 04/03/2022 Weekly Benefit Amount: $0.00 Maximum Amount Payable: $0.00 Effective Days Remaining: 104 I've called over 50 times and either get disconnected or can't get through to anyone who can actually help. The system recognizes I have a claim and shows all my information, but won't actually pay me anything. I'm about to be evicted from my apartment and have no income. I've been waiting for almost 7 months now with zero progress and zero explanation. My savings are completely depleted. Does anyone know how to get this fixed? Is there a specific department I should be asking for when I call? Should I file an appeal or complaint somewhere? I'm desperate at this point.

I think its a glitch in there system. My husband had the same issue. His claim was stuck at $0 for 2 months. When he finally got someone on the phone they said it was becuz the computer system flagged his claim for "potential fraud" for no reason. Once the agent looked at it they cleared the flag and he got all his money in 3 days. So frustrating!!

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I spent 3 months calling NY unemployment every single day with no luck. Finally broke down and used claimyr.com after seeing it recommended here. Got connected to an agent in 2 hours who fixed my claim on the spot. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human and this was the only way I could make that happen after months of trying. My backpay hit my account 5 days later.

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I was super skeptical too but I was desperate after 3 months of nothing. They literally just wait on hold instead of you. When an agent answers, they connect you. That's it. It was the only thing that worked after hundreds of calls on my own.

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Same! I used them too and finally got someone who fixed my claim. Been telling everyone about it.

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Sasha Ivanov

Stuck in ny unemployment limbo for 4 months with zero updates

Starting to lose my mind over here. Been waiting since April for my unemployment claim to move forward. It's been sitting in this 'pending review' status for over 4 months now! Every time I call they just say 'we see your case is under review' and nothing else. I've sent emails, left messages, tried the online portal... nothing changes. How is anyone supposed to survive like this? I've burned through all my savings and am now running up credit card debt just to pay rent. Is this happening to anyone else or am I just uniquely cursed with bad luck? The worst part is not knowing if I'll ever actually get approved or not.

u tried twitter? sometimes if u tweet at NYSDOL with ur issue they respond faster. embarrassing them publicly seems to work lol. worth a shot!

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Stop wasting time on the phone. It never helps. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) after 3 months of getting nowhere and had my issue fixed in one call. talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast

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Yeah, I was in the same boat as OP. Stuck in pending for months, savings drained. I was desperate enough to try anything. You pay them and they keep calling the unemployment line until they get through, then they connect you with the agent. Better than spending hours on hold yourself.

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huh, that actually sounds useful. might give it a try if my senator's office doesn't come through by next week

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Aidan Percy

NY unemployment federal benefits ending September 5, 2021 - What options exist after PEUC/EB programs expire?

Just got this letter from NY unemployment saying that federal benefits are ending on September 6, 2021. I'm currently getting the extended benefits after my regular UI ran out in July. They're saying this is the last month I can get payments through these extensions, and I'm still struggling to find work. I've had a few interviews but nothing solid yet. The letter states: "This is a reminder that per federal law, federal unemployment benefits and extensions are scheduled to expire on September 5, 2021." It specifically mentions that this includes benefits in the following programs: - Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) - Extended Benefits (EB) - $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) supplement - $100 Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) supplement - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) The letter says "Our records indicate that you are currently receiving or eligible for PEUC or EB benefits. If you are still out of work, the last week to certify for full or partial benefits through these programs is September 5, 2021 through September 11, 2021." It also mentions that to be eligible for a new unemployment insurance (UI) claim, I must have worked and earned enough wages in covered employment (generally employment where a W-2 is issued). I've been relying on these payments to cover rent and basic bills. Really worried about what happens next month when everything stops. Does anyone know if there are any other options after this runs out? Anyone else in the same situation or know what alternatives might exist once these benefits end?

idk if this helps but i'm seeing a ton of remote jobs now that weren't available before. worth expanding your search beyond local companies

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Just wanna say we're all in this together. This pandemic has been brutal on so many of us. Don't give up hope - something will come through. Sending positive vibes to everyone still struggling. 💪

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Thank you for this - honestly needed to hear something positive today!

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