Forward the number they gave you to the real DOL fraud department. They keep track of these scammers and sometimes can shut them down.

This exact same thing happened to me last month! The scammer was super convincing too - they knew my name and claim details somehow. They even said my benefits would be stopped if I didn't "verify" my info immediately. I'm so glad you trusted your instincts and didn't give them anything! I ended up reporting it to the FTC and the real DOL fraud line. It's scary how sophisticated these scams are getting, but the real giveaway is always when they ask for your full SSN over the phone. The legitimate DOL already has all that information and would never need you to "verify" it like that.

The NYS Department of Labor system is SO frustrating. They approve people who barely worked and deny people with legitimate reasons like illness. But definitely try anyway because the worst they can do is say no and you're already unemployed. Make sure you file your weekly claims even while it's in adjudication or you'll lose those weeks!

I went through something similar last year - got fired for attendance due to a kidney stone episode that kept me out for several days. I was really worried about applying but decided to file anyway. NYS Department of Labor approved my claim after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The key things that helped me: I kept all my medical records organized, wrote a detailed explanation of what happened when I filed, and was completely honest during the phone interview they conducted. Don't let the fear of rejection stop you from applying - legitimate medical issues are usually not considered misconduct. Good luck!

No waiting week anymore, that was eliminated. You can get paid for your first week if you're eligible. Just make sure you have all your employment history ready when you file - employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation.

Just wanted to add that with your $72k salary, you should definitely qualify for close to the maximum benefit. The key thing is that they look at your base period which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. So if you're filing now, they'd look at your earnings from early 2024 through late 2024. Make sure you have your pay stubs or W-2 ready because sometimes their system doesn't have all your wage information right away, especially if you had multiple employers.

It's probably because of Labor Day. Holidays often mess up their processing schedule even though they never admit it. I bet it posts by Friday.

This is so frustrating! I had a similar issue a few weeks ago where my payment just vanished into thin air after certifying. Turns out there was a "technical glitch" on their end (their words, not mine). I ended up having to call multiple times before someone could actually see what happened in their system. The first few agents I talked to basically just told me to "wait and see" but the last one actually dug deeper and found that my payment got stuck in some kind of processing queue. She was able to manually release it and I got my money within 2 days. Don't let them brush you off - keep pushing for an actual explanation of what's going on with your specific claim. And definitely document everything like others have suggested. Good luck! 🤞

I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for years and honestly their overpayment system is broken. They send out these scary letters demanding repayment but half the time they're wrong. The problem is getting through to someone to actually review your case - their phone lines are impossible.

Don't panic yet! Most people who follow the rules don't get overpayment notices. The main things that trigger repayment are working while claiming benefits without reporting it, not being available for work, or issues with your initial eligibility. If you were legitimately unemployed and followed all the weekly certification requirements, you're probably fine.