Someone filed for ny unemployment using my info - what do I do?

Call your bank and freeze your credit ASAP. Also file a police report. Same thing happened to me in November and it was a nightmare to clean up. Print out all communications about this for your records. Also check if any other accounts have been opened in your name.

After trying to get through for weeks, I found this service called Claimyr. They basically call the unemployment line for you and connect you with an agent when they finally get through. Was the only way I could actually talk to a real person about my identity theft issue. Worked so well, the agent I spoke with got my case flagged for fraud investigation immediately. Check them out: claimyr.com - it was worth every penny to get this nightmare sorted out. Here's a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

This happened to me too! Report it on the ny.gov website - there's a form specifically for reporting unemployment fraud. Also call the FTC identity theft hotline at 1-877-ID-THEFT and fill out their online form. And check your credit report from all 3 agencies.

The unemployment system is so messed up right now. Identity theft claims are through the roof. My cousin works for NYSDOL and says they're completely overwhelmed with fraud cases like yours. Don't stress too much - they've seen this before, but you DO need to be proactive about reporting it.

I hate to be that person, but have you made sure it's actually from NYSDOL and not a phishing attempt? There are scams where they send fake unemployment approval letters hoping you'll call a number they provide and give personal info. Double check the letter against official samples online.

Alright, here's what you need to do (I work in fraud prevention): 1. Report the identity theft to NYSDOL through their fraud form: https://dol.ny.gov/report-fraud 2. File an identity theft report with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov 3. Contact all three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) and place a fraud alert or credit freeze 4. File a police report - this gives you documentation for future reference 5. Send a written notification to NYSDOL certified mail with proof you're employed 6. Keep detailed records of all communications If you need to speak with someone urgently, try claimyr.com - they'll connect you with an unemployment agent so you can explain the situation directly. I've heard good things from people who couldn't get through otherwise. Lastly, don't panic! This is happening to thousands of people right now. The state knows it's a huge problem and they have processes to handle it.

the real issue is WHY IS IT SO IMPOSSIBLE to talk to anyone at unemployment?? It's like they don't want us to report fraud! I bet the fraud numbers would be WAY lower if people could actually reach someone to report it when it happens 🤬

Check your mail carefully for the next few weeks. After someone filed a fake claim with my info, I got a tax form in the mail (1099-G) showing 'benefits' I never received. You'll need to dispute that with NYSDOL or you'll get taxed on money you never got!

Side note but be sure to change ALL your passwords and enable 2FA on everything important. If they got enough info to file for unemployment, who knows what else they might have access to.

jst had this happen. took 7 months to clear up with ny unemployment. theyll send u a PIN number in the mail even tho u didnt apply - DO NOT THROW THIS AWAY. youll need it when u finally get thru to someone to prove its not u. good luck

Have you checked if you've had a data breach? Go to haveibeenpwned.com and put in your email. Might give you clues about where your data got leaked from.