NYDOL sent email about UI benefits I never applied for - identity theft concern?

Yep, got the same thing. It's a mess-up by the Department of Labor. They sent out a mass email to the wrong list. Your identity is safe, just ignore the first email.

This is why I have trust issues with government agencies. How do they mess up something like this? 🤦‍♂️

I've been dealing with unemployment issues for months now, and let me tell you, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The whole system is a joke.

Hey guys, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the unemployment office. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Here's what you need to know about this situation: • The New York State Department of Labor had a technical error on April 25 • They accidentally sent an email about unemployment insurance to the wrong mailing list • If you received this email and didn't apply for benefits, it was sent to you by mistake • Your identity has NOT been compromised • You can safely disregard the initial message • They've sent out a follow-up email explaining the error While it's concerning that such a mistake could happen, it's important to remember that errors can occur in any system. The quick follow-up and clear explanation from the Department of Labor is actually a good sign of their commitment to transparency. If you're still worried, you can always monitor your credit report for any suspicious activity, but in this case, it seems to be a simple (though widespread) clerical error.

Am I the only one who's more worried about how easy it seems to be to apply for unemployment in someone else's name? Like, what if someone actually did that to me?