Suspicious auto-approval for ny unemployment claim - is this legit?

That sounds like a scam to me. NY unemployment doesn't just randomly approve claims without you filing one. Tell your cousin to login to her account through the official website (NOT through any link in that text) and check her claim status there. I'd also call them directly to report this - sounds like someone trying to claim benefits using her info.

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MAJOR RED FLAG!!!! This is def identity theft happening. My brother got the same thing in September and someone was trying to claim benefits using his info. He had to freeze his credit and file a police report. Tell your cousin to call unemployment ASAP!!!

I don't think they're doing any automatic re-enrollment. I had to reapply last month and go through the whole process again. And I've been on unemployment before.

I think there was a news report about a huge wave of unemployment fraud attempts in NY recently. Something like 12 million in fraudulent claims were stopped last quarter alone. Your cousin should definitely report this.

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what was the exact wording of the text? did it ask her to click a link or provide any info?

The NYC Department of Labor recently issued a warning about exactly this type of scam. They NEVER auto-approve claims or send texts about starting benefits without you applying first.

I'm dealing with identity theft with ny unemployment right now. Someone filed using my info in October. Its been a NIGHTMARE. Have her call right away and also file a police report ASAP. The sooner she reports it the easier it will be to fix.

lmao the dept of labor can barely process regular claims let alone magical automatic ones 😂 No way this is legit

Pretty sure what happend is someone applied for benefits using your cousins info. The scammer is probably hoping she ignores it while they collect the $$$. She needs to report this NOW.