Is 4 months too long for ny unemployment back pay after identity fraud?

Sadly 4 months isnt even that long in NY unemployment time. I waited SEVEN months for my back pay after someone stole my identity. Had to verify everything with 50 documents and still took forever. Keep calling every week, thats what finally got mine moving.

After dealing with the same nightmare for months I found a service that calls NY unemployment for you and connects you with a real person (claimyr.com). Got through to someone who actually helped me resolve my identity fraud issue and release my payments. Best money I ever spent after waiting 3+ months for back pay. They have a YouTube video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You need to specifically ask for a "BACKDATE REQUEST FORM" when you call. Don't let them just tell you it's "in review" - that's their way of making you go away. I had to be super assertive about getting this form to fix my backdating issue after fraud on my account.

Bruh NY unemployment is such a joke. They froze my account for "identity verification" after someone tried to claim using my info. Took 5 MONTHS to get my money. They don't care that people can't pay rent or buy food. System is designed to make people give up.

Here's what worked for me after 3 months of waiting: First, document EVERYTHING. Every call, every person you talk to, dates, times, what they told you. Second, call and specifically request to speak with a SUPERVISOR. Regular agents can't release payment holds for identity issues. Third, if that doesn't work, contact your state assembly person or senator. Their office can reach out directly to special liaisons at unemployment who can actually fix things. Fourth, email the commissioner's office directly with all your documentation. Be professional but firm. Fifth, if you're struggling to even get through on the phone, use claimyr.com - they wait on hold and connect you with an agent. Total game changer for me. The key is persistence and escalation. Don't just accept "it's under review" as an answer. Good luck!

I'm in the exact same position! Identity theft, new claim approved but 5 months of backpay still "under review" 🤦‍♂️ NY unemployment is just hoping we'll go away. Keep calling!

unpopular opinion but at least ur new claim is approved? I'm still fighting to even get my identity verified after 6 weeks. the fraud detection system is totally broken rn.

Try calling right when they open at 8am. I had luck getting through that way. The identity theft backlog is crazy right now - apparently there was a huge fraud ring targeting NY unemployment that's caused massive delays for everybody.

Have you tried submitting additional identity documents? Sometimes they need more than what you initially sent. Go overkill - send birth certificate, passport, utility bills, everything. That's what finally worked for me.

This whole "it's under review" excuse is just NY unemployment's way of kicking the can down the road. You need to be PERSISTENT and call every day. Ask to speak to tier 2 specialists. Don't take no for an answer.

The ny unemployment system is a mess. My ID was stolen last yr & took 6 MONTHS to fix. Request a SUPERVISOR every time you call. Regular agents can't override fraud holds. Also try emailing their fraud department directly: laborfraud@labor.ny.gov

i gave up trying to get my backpay after 3 months. system is rigged against us. good luck tho

Went through the exact same thing last month. What finally worked for me was getting through to an actual claims specialist (not just the call center people) and having them submit an internal expedite request. You have to specifically ask for this though, they won't offer it.

lmao welcome to ny unemployment where "under review" means "we threw your claim in a pile and forgot about it" 🤡

Have u filed a fraud report with the police? I had to do that before ny unemployment would take my case seriously. Once I had a police report number they escalated my claim.