NY unemployment sent me a 1099-G for $6,300 but I haven't received a penny in 19 weeks

This happened to me last year! The 1099-G showed $8,750 but I only got about half of that amount. Turns out someone had accessed my account and changed my direct deposit info. Call them ASAP and report identity theft. They'll investigate and hopefully fix it, but it took them 3 months to resolve mine. You might also want to freeze your credit just to be safe.

After weeks of getting nowhere with NY unemployment, I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual agent. They waited on hold so I didn't have to and when they got through, they called me. Explaining the 1099-G issue to a real person was way more effective than trying to resolve it through the portal. Within 2 days after speaking with someone, they found the problem and started the process to fix it. Best money I ever spent to get this nightmare resolved! Here's a video that helped me understand how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

THIS IS FRAUD! SOMEONE STOLE YOUR IDENTITY AND IS COLLECTING YOUR BENEFITS!! Happened to me in 2021 and it took me 4 months to straighten out. Go to the unemployment office in person with ID and file a fraud report ASAP!!! Don't wait!!!!!

Definetly sounds like someone has stolen your info and rerouted your deposits. Check your account and see if the direct deposit info is correct. The DOL has been issuing 1099-Gs for benefits that were stolen through identity theft, which is super messed up b/c now you have to deal with the tax implications too😤

i LOATHE the ny unemployment system rn 🤮 sounds like classic fraud situation. The real problem is that its gonna mess up your taxes. Make sure you get a corrected 1099-G after filing fraud report or youll have to pay taxes on money you never got LOL 😭

Sorry ur dealing with this nonsense. Here's what you need to do: 1) Report identity theft to NYSDOL immediately - call their fraud line at 888-598-2077 (good luck getting through tho) 2) Change all your passwords for NYSDOL and your email accounts 3) Put a freeze on your credit with all three bureaus 4) File a police report - you'll need this for documentation 5) Contact the IRS Identity Protection Unit at 800-908-4490 6) Request a corrected 1099-G once the investigation is complete I've helped several people navigate this exact situation. The most effective way to get through to an actual person at NY unemployment is through claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you and connect you to an agent when they get through. Much faster than trying to call yourself. Don't delay on this - identity theft can spiral quickly if not addressed immediately. And don't pay taxes on benefits you never received!

The exact same thing happened to my wife! Turned out someone had changed her direct deposit info. It took forever to fix, but eventually she got a corrected 1099-G and they investigated the fraud. She ended up getting her actual benefits about 5 months later.

Not to be that guy, but have you tried just checking your payment history in your online account? Sometimes they send it to a debit card you never activated, or the direct deposit went to an old account.

NYC unemployment office worker here (not officially representing NYSDOL). This is 100% identity theft and unfortunately we're seeing a TON of these cases lately. You need to call our fraud department directly at 888-598-2077. Make sure you have your ID number, SSN, and a copy of the 1099-G ready. The department is extremely backlogged so be prepared to wait, but they will help you. I can't stress enough how important it is to report this ASAP.

not trying to be rude but... where have u been? lol this is like a MASSIVE problem with NY unemployment for years now. happened to my brother, roommate, and cousin. scammers file in ur name, change the deposit info, and collect ur benefits. They target ppl who haven't filed yet but might be eligible.

Print out your 1099-G and bank statements showing you never received the money, then go IN PERSON to your local unemployment office. Calling rarely works. Bring multiple forms of ID. I had this happen and it was because someone had hacked my account and changed my direct deposit info. The local office helped me file a fraud report and eventually got it sorted.

I work in cybersecurity and this is a textbook example of unemployment fraud. The scammers are targeting unemployment systems nationwide. First thing - file an identity theft report with the FTC at identitytheft.gov. Then contact NY unemployment's fraud department. Also file a report with local police - you'll need the report number. Freeze your credit at all 3 bureaus IMMEDIATELY! This likely means your SSN has been compromised.

yooooo the same exact thing happened to me in november!!! someone stole my benefits for 4 months b4 i figured it out 🤬 call the fraud hotline at 888-598-2077 but good luck getting thru lol. i used claimyr.com to connect with an agent after trying for like 2 weeks straight with no luck. they fixed it and sent me a corrected 1099-G.

OK but can we talk about how BROKEN the ny unemployment system is that this keeps happening to so many people?? The security is clearly a joke if scammers can just change direct deposit info without verification. I've been reading about this happening since 2020 and they STILL haven't fixed it. 🤡🤡🤡

Theres a whole underground economy of scammers who specialize in unemployment fraud. They buy peoples personal info on the dark web, file claims, then route the $ to money mule accounts. Im a fraud investigator (not for NY) and these cases take MONTHS to resolve. Sorry ur going thru this.

Not exactly the same but my friend had a similar issue with her 1099-G showing more than she received. Turns out unemployment had been sending payments to her old closed bank account for 3 months. When she finally got through to someone, they reissued all her payments. Definitely call and escalate!!