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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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hey serious question - did u get an email or anything warning you that ur benefits were about to run out? i'm worried the same thing's gonna happen to me soon and wanna be prepared
thats MESSED UP. they should at least give people a heads up so you can prepare! the whole system is garbage
If you log into your account and go to payment history, you can see how many effective days you have left. I check mine regularly so I know when it's getting low.
Ethan Moore
After my regular unemployment ran out, I found the best thing was to call and talk directly to someone at unemployment. They actually told me about some training programs that could extend benefits in certain cases. But it was IMPOSSIBLE to get through on the phone until I found out about claimyr.com - they got me connected to an agent in like 30 mins after I'd been trying for weeks. Best decision I made and talking to that agent helped me figure out my next steps.
hmm I've been burned by so many of these 'services' before... what makes this different?
Ethan Moore
•It's not like those scammy services that claim to get you more benefits or whatever. They literally just call the unemployment office repeatedly for you and then connect you when they get through. Saved me hours of frustration.
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You can file a complaint with the NY Department of Labor Inspector General. They oversee the unemployment system and investigate complaints about poor service or long delays. Here's their number: 1-800-367-4448. They helped my brother when his claim was stuck for months.
AstroAlpha
•Save your breath. I tried them and they just sent me back to the regular unemployment line. Complete waste of time 😒
It might depend on your specific situation. They were helpful for my brother, but your experience might vary. Worth a try at least.
Yara Khoury
KEEP DETAILED RECORDS OF EVERYTHING! Every call, who you spoke to, what they said, the time and date. If you end up having to escalate to legal action or a complaint to the governor's office, having this documentation is super important. I learned this the hard way.
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Luca Ferrari
yall notice how much worse this is getting? my whole facebook feed is people dealing with unemployment fraud lately 😩 something big is happening with identity theft rings
Nia Wilson
•I read somewhere that there are organized crime groups specifically targeting unemployment systems because they were so overwhelmed during COVID they didn't have proper security protocols. Scary stuff.
Nia Wilson
Hey, ID theft investigator here. I don't normally post but your situation is unfortunately common. Beyond what others have suggested (FTC report, IRS contact, etc.) make sure you're documenting EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of the account with the wrong info, save all emails and letters, and record details of every phone call (date, time, who you spoke with, what was discussed). This documentation will be crucial if this drags on or if you need to escalate further. Also, check if your employer offers any identity protection services as a benefit - many do now.
Amina Sy
•Thank you for weighing in with your expertise. I hadn't thought about checking with my current employer for identity protection services - that's a great tip.
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Anyone have any luck filing a formal complaint with the NY Dept of Labor Commissioner's office? I'm considering it for my missing payments.
I tried this route. Got a generic response after 3 weeks saying they'd "look into it" and then nothing. Total waste of time.
Ugh that's disappointing but not surprising 😑 The whole system is designed to make us give up
My bf was in the same situation and finally got it resolved by going IN PERSON to a Department of Labor office! Not many people realize you can do this. He went to the one in Brooklyn and spoke to someone face to face.
Most locations are open 8:30-4:30 but GET THERE EARLY. Like 7:30am early. They only take a certain number of people each day. No appointment system that I know of.
Jamal Brown
•not all offices handle unemployment FYI! call ahead to make sure. some are just for job search assistance
Paolo Conti
This may sound strange but try logging in from a different device or browser. My account was stuck in limbo and wouldn't process payments when I used Chrome, but when I switched to Firefox suddenly everything worked and payments processed within days. Their website has weird compatibility issues.
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Amina Diallo
honestly i gave up on calling and just went to the physical unemployment office in person. waited 3 hours but actually got someone to look at my account and fix the issue. if you're near one of their offices its worth a shot.
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Oliver Schulz
•wait they have physical offices you can go to?? where are they located?
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Amina Diallo
•They're called New York State Career Centers. There's locations in each borough and throughout the state. Google "NYS Career Center near me" - they can help with unemployment issues in person.
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