PA UC Identity Theft & 1099 Tax Nightmare - Claim Hijacked Since October

This happened to me last year - it's absolutely awful but there IS a process to fix this. First, file a fraud report immediately at uc.pa.gov/fraud. Then you need to request a corrected 1099-G by calling the UC service center at 888-313-7284 and specifically tell them it's for a fraudulent 1099-G. Also file a police report and get documentation. When you file your taxes, do NOT report the fraudulent income. The IRS has procedures for identity theft victims - you'll need to fill out Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit). Keep copies of EVERYTHING.

omg this keeps happening to ppl! the whole pa uc system is completely broken. my neighbor had same thing happen and it took her 7 MONTHS to get it fixed. ridiculous!!

I work with identity theft cases and here's what you need to do immediately: 1. File an identity theft report with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov 2. Contact all three credit bureaus to place a fraud alert 3. File the UC fraud report as mentioned above 4. Request a benefit payment audit through your PA UC dashboard 5. For the 1099-G issue specifically, you need to request a corrected form by following instructions at https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/fraud/Pages/1099G-Correction.aspx The key is documentation. The system is overwhelmed but these cases do get resolved with persistence.

I had my identity stolen too but it wasn't unemployment it was my credit card and it took FOREVER to fix. The whole system is rigged against us regular people. The thieves get away with everything while we suffer. Good luck getting anyone at UC to even acknowledge your existence.

After struggling for WEEKS to reach someone at PA UC about a similar issue (not identity theft, but incorrect payment amounts), I finally got through using Claimyr. It's a service that basically calls PA UC for you and gets you in the queue, then calls you when they have an agent on the line. Totally worth it since I had been trying for like 12 days straight with no luck. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 You NEED to talk to a real person for identity theft issues. Sending messages in the portal just doesn't work for serious problems.

wow that really sux!! my cousin had his identity stolen last year it was a nightmare!! good luck!!

YOUR NOT ALONE!!!! This is what happened to me: - Identity stolen in Sept - No payments for 11 weeks - Got 1099-G showing $8,550 I never got!!!!! - Called 100+ times - Sent 12 messages in portal - FINALLY got thru after waiting 4 HOURS on hold - Took another 6 weeks but they fixed it all! DON'T GIVE UP! Keep calling! Ask for a supervisor! Demand a FRAUD INVESTIGATOR! The regular agents don't know what to do with these cases. YOU NEED A SUPERVISOR OR FRAUD TEAM!!!!

I used the Claimyr service I mentioned and finally got through to PA UC yesterday. The agent confirmed that they've been seeing a huge spike in identity theft cases since December. She said to make sure you specifically request the "Identity Theft and Imposter Fraud Package" which is a specific set of forms they need to process. Also, they have a special email just for 1099-G corrections: UCFraud1099@pa.gov - put "1099-G CORRECTION REQUEST - IDENTITY THEFT" in the subject line.

Just wanted to share that I went through this exact situation last year. After filing all the fraud reports, I ended up having to go to my state representative's office for help. They have staff dedicated to helping constituents with UC issues and they got my case escalated within days. I had a corrected 1099-G within 3 weeks and started receiving my proper payments about 2 weeks after that. Don't forget this option if you hit more roadblocks!

Quick update on the tax implications: Even while you're waiting for a corrected 1099-G, you can still file your taxes. The IRS recommends only reporting income you actually received. Include a statement explaining that you've reported suspected unemployment fraud to the state and have requested a corrected 1099-G. Keep documentation showing you reported the fraud. The IRS has procedures in place for these situations, especially since fraud has increased dramatically in recent years.

One last tip: Make sure you take screenshots of EVERYTHING in your UC portal now - claim status, message history, payment records, everything. Sometimes these records change or disappear during fraud investigations. Those screenshots could be crucial evidence later, especially if you need to prove you never accessed the stolen funds.