NYDOL Email About Unemployment I Didn't Apply For - Identity Theft?

Oof, that sounds like a potential identity theft situation. You should definitely try to contact the DoL asap and maybe check your credit report too. Have you tried their online portal?

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The DoL system is such a joke rn. I've been trying to get through for weeks about my own issue. Feels like shouting into the void 🗣️🕳️

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Save that email, take screenshots. 2. Keep calling DoL. Try early morning or late afternoon, sometimes easier to get through. 3. Check your credit report at annualcreditreport.com (it's free) 4. File a police report for potential identity theft 5. Contact the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov 6. Freeze your credit with all three bureaus 7. Change passwords on your important accounts 8. Keep an eye out for any other suspicious activity It's a pain, but you gotta protect yourself. The system is overwhelmed rn, so you might have to be persistent. Good luck!

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works lol

ugh, the DoL is such a mess these days. I've been in the same boat, trying to get through about my claim for weeks. Solidarity, friend. 🤜🤛

Plot twist: what if you actually did apply and just forgot? 🤔 Jk jk, but for real, check your email history just in case. Brains be weird sometimes.

This happened to my neighbor and it turned out his ex-wife had applied using his info. Any chance someone who has your personal details might've done this?

Pro tip: Try calling your local state representative's office. Sometimes they can help push things through with the DoL faster. Worth a shot!