NY unemployment claiming my identity was stolen and made fraudulent claims??

OMG yes this happened to me too! Someone filed using my info back in march of this year while i was still working at my job. I didnt find out until I got laid off in July and tried to file. took me almost 4 months to get it all straightened out. the police report is actually important, make sure you file it asap. I also had to upload like 6 different forms of ID - passport, license, ss card, birth certificate, bank statements, everything. the whole process is garbage.

After trying for weeks to reach someone at ny unemployment about my identity theft issue, I tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they actually got me a callback with a live agent! Best money I've spent considering how much was at stake. They have this system that waits on hold for you and then calls your phone when an agent picks up. The rep I spoke with was able to expedite my identity verification and explained exactly what docs I needed to upload. Check out their demo video here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Same thing happened to my brother last year! He had to jump through so many hoops. Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of all the stuff you upload, get case #s whenever you talk to someone, and follow up every week. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with these bureaucrats. Also file a report with the FTC at identitytheft.gov in addition to the police report.

This identity theft situation with ny unemployment is completely out of control. I work at a legal aid office and we've seen a 300% increase in these cases just in the last 6 months. The department is completely overwhelmed and understaffed. Here's what you need to do to have the best chance at resolving this quickly: - File police report immediately (take a copy with you if you go in person to a DOL office) - Submit identity theft affidavit (get it from the DOL website) - Send in multiple forms of ID (the more the better) - Call the fraud department directly at their special number: 888-598-2077 - File reports with credit bureaus and set up fraud alerts - Contact your state representative's office - they can often help expedite - Check claimyr.com if you need to get through to an agent quickly The most important thing is persistence. Keep detailed records of every call, every person you speak with, and every document you submit. You'll eventually get your benefits, but it won't happen without consistent follow-up. Good luck!

the whole ny unemployment system is a joke. their security is so bad hackers are stealing identities left and right. My cousins, my neighbor, and 2 of my coworkers all had the same thing happen. Its like they dont even check if people are actually unemployed before sending out $$$.

I had this happen 2 me in august. it took about 8 weeks total to fix but I DID get all my money eventually. the key is to keep certifying every single week even while ur claim is on hold! and call EVERY DAY. what really worked for me was contacting my state assembly person - their office has special contacts at unemployment and can help push things through faster.

Here's a weird trick that actually worked for me - I sent a paper letter (yes, actual mail) to the commissioner's office explaining my situation with copies of all my documentation. Got a call from a supervisor within a week. Sometimes the old school methods work when everything else fails. 💯

Check your credit reports ASAP!! If they stole your identity for unemployment they might be using it for other stuff too. I had this happen and they also tried to open credit cards in my name.

NY unemployment is swamped with these fraud cases. My friend works there and says they have THOUSANDS of identity theft claims to process and not nearly enough staff. The system wasnt designed to handle this level of fraud. Not saying its right but thats why its taking so long for everyone.

Hey I saw someone mention Claimyr on this thread - I was skeptical but I tried it this morning and got through to unemployment in 90 minutes after trying for weeks on my own. They connected me right to the fraud department and I'm actually making progress now. My case is moving forward! Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things unstuck. claimyr.com if anyone else is stuck in the phone hell like I was.

U should file a complaint with the NY state attorney general too. They've been investigating unemployment fraud. https://ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/Filing-a-Consumer-Complaint

their terrible phone system makes me wanna throw my fone at the wall 🤬 been trying for 3 weeks and cant even get in the queue!! how is anyone supposed to resolve identity theft if you cant even talk to a human??

If ur in NYC, theres an actual unemployment office u can go to in person. I had to do this when my account was compromised. Bring ALL ur documents, get there before they open, and be prepared to wait all day. But at least you'll talk to a real person who can help.

dO NOT give up!! my identity was stolen for unemployment last year and it took 3 months but i got all my back payments plus interest. The system is broken but persistence pays off. document EVERYTHING!!

This exact same thing happened to my sister in Queens! Someone filed a fraudulent claim using her SSN in early 2022 while she was working full-time as a nurse. She didn't find out until she got laid off during hospital budget cuts and tried to file her own claim. The whole process was a nightmare but she eventually got it resolved. Here's what worked for her: 1. File the police report IMMEDIATELY - they need this for their investigation 2. Submit identity verification docs through their secure portal AND mail copies certified mail 3. Keep calling that fraud hotline (888-598-2077) every single day until you get through 4. Contact your local assembly member's office - they have direct contacts at DOL 5. File a complaint with the NY Attorney General's office too The most important thing is to keep certifying for benefits every week even while your case is under investigation, otherwise you'll lose those weeks permanently. My sister's case took about 10 weeks total but she got all her backpay. Don't give up - the system is overwhelmed but they will eventually get to your case. Document everything and stay persistent!