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ALSO dont forget that they might have changed the banking info for the direct deposits!!! You need to specifically ask the UC office WHERE the fraudulent payments were sent so you can include that in your police report!!!
That's a really good point! I'll definitely ask about that. I hadn't even thought to check if the payment information was changed.
Any update?? Did you get through to someone? My brothers case took almost 2 months to resolve but at least they stopped the payments right away when he reported it
We used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and actually got through yesterday! They've flagged the account for fraud investigation and locked it from further claims. Now we're gathering all the employment documentation to prove he was working during those weeks. They said it could take 6-8 weeks to fully resolve but at least the bleeding has stopped. Thanks everyone for all your help!
Omg i just realized i've been doing this wrong!!! I've been waiting to report my doordash income until it hits my bank account. Am i going to get in trouble now??? I've only been on UC for 5 weeks!
Contact PA UC immediately to explain the situation. The sooner you correct this, the better. Bring documentation of all the work you've done and when you did it. If you self-report the error before they catch it, they're usually more understanding about honest mistakes. But don't delay - the longer this continues, the more serious any potential penalties could be.
Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm going to start reporting my 1099 work based on when I perform it, not when I get paid. I'll keep detailed records of hours, dates, and expected earnings so I can provide documentation if needed. Seems like the consensus is clear that PA wants work reported when performed, regardless of payment timing. I really appreciate all the help and personal experiences shared here!
Good decision! Just remember that partial employment may still qualify you for partial UC benefits depending on how much you earn each week. As long as you report accurately, the system will calculate if you're eligible for a partial payment.
That's great news! Most issues that people worry about end up resolving themselves. Glad it worked out smoothly for you.
my anxiety always gets the best of me with these things too lol. but really waiting week is waiting week, they dont pay you anyway so as long as you were honest youre good. keep up with the job search requirements thats the most important part or they will definitely deny benefits!!
omg same boat! been waiting since February!!!! they told me priority list in March and still nothing. this system is a joke
february?? thats crazy!! have u tried calling every single day? thats what i had to do
Update: I took several of your suggestions and finally got some movement! I started answering all calls (even blocked numbers) and yesterday an examiner called me. They needed some additional information about my separation from my employer. The examiner said they should be able to make a determination within 5-7 business days. Thanks for all the advice - especially about the blocked numbers!
Zoe Dimitriou
If you do get through to someone, make sure to ask them to add detailed notes to your file about the discrepancy being a simple data entry error. Sometimes getting those notes in your file can help speed up the examiner's review when they get to your case. Also, request that they mark it as financially critical due to your impending bills. They sometimes prioritize cases where there's documented financial hardship.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•That's really helpful advice, thank you! I'll definitely mention the financial hardship aspect because it's absolutely true. Rent is already late and I'm getting nervous calls from my landlord.
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Yuki Yamamoto
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! Used the Claimyr service that was suggested here and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent said my review was triggered because my former employer reported slightly different hours than I did on that one week (their 37.5 vs my 37). She said she could see notes that the review was actually completed yesterday but hadn't been processed in the system yet. My payments should release within 2-3 business days including all back weeks! Such a relief after nearly 5 weeks of stress. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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QuantumQuest
•Wow that service actually worked?? Making a note of this for the future. The UC phone system is such garbage. Glad you're getting your money!!
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Andre Lefebvre
•let us know when u actually get paid. sometimes they say 2-3 days but it takes longer
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