Someone filed unemployment using my social security number

Report unemployment identity fraud to the state where it occurred. Find contact information for the state unemployment agency here. You may not receive an immediate confirmation from the state when you submit a report. Time estimates for this process vary by state.

1. What do you do if someone files for unemployment in your name in NY?
2. How to check if someone filed unemployment under my name California?
3. What do I do if someone fraudulently filed unemployment in my name in Ohio?
4. What do I do if my EDD account has been hacked?
5. What do if someone used my name for employment?
6. How do I check to see if someone is using my Social Security number?
7. What do you do if someone is using your address with EDD?
8. How do I find out if someone filed taxes in my name?
9. What is considered misconduct for unemployment in NY?
10. Where do I file a complaint against unemployment in NY?
11. What happens if you miss a call from unemployment NY?
12. How do I freeze my Social Security number?

What do you do if someone files for unemployment in your name in NY?

If someone has filed a prior claim in your name and you need to file for unemployment benefits, call our Telephone Claims Center at 888-209-8124. I am not a victim of identity theft, but I have received mail from NYS DOL for another person.

How to check if someone filed unemployment under my name California?

If you receive documents from the EDD but did not file a claim for benefits, someone may have filed a claim under your name, address, or Social Security number. To report benefits fraud, visit Report Fraud in Ask EDD. You can also call the EDD Fraud Hotline at 1-800-229-6297.

What do I do if someone fraudulently filed unemployment in my name in Ohio?

Any suspected fraud should be reported by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-686-1555 (Option 1), by faxing the information to 1-614-752-4808, or by clicking on any REPORT FRAUD link on this website.

What do I do if my EDD account has been hacked?

If you suspect that your UI Online account has been compromised, change your Benefit Programs Online login information including your password, personal image and personal image caption. Immediately contact the EDD for further assistance.

What do if someone used my name for employment?

The best way to report false claims is by visiting Ask EDD and selecting the Report Fraud category to submit a Fraud Reporting Form online. You can also fax 1-866-340-5484 or call the EDD Fraud Hotline at 1-800-229-6297 (for reporting fraud only). When reporting fraud: Provide all relevant information about the issue.

How do I check to see if someone is using my Social Security number?

Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes.

What do you do if someone is using your address with EDD?

If you receive documents from the EDD but did not file a claim for benefits, someone may have filed a claim under your name, address, or Social Security number. To report benefits fraud, visit Report Fraud in Ask EDD. You can also call the EDD Fraud Hotline at 1-800-229-6297.

How do I find out if someone filed taxes in my name?

You'll know that another person filed a tax return in your name if you try to file and the IRS rejects your return. The IRS will explain in the rejection that a return associated with your Social Security Number has already been filed.

What is considered misconduct for unemployment in NY?

In New York, a discharged employee is entitled to unemployment compensation unless they either quit or engaged in misconduct. Misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation is defined as "willful and wanton disregard of the employer's interest." (In re Wlos, 839 N.Y.S. 2d 330 (NYAD 2007)).

Where do I file a complaint against unemployment in NY?

Call our hotline toll-free at (888) 598-2077. Your call can be made anonymously. Report by mail to: New York State Department of Labor, Office of Special Investigations, Bldg 12 - Room 576, W. Averell Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12226.

What happens if you miss a call from unemployment NY?

Before you receive a call from a NYS DOL rep, you may receive an automated call from our system. This is to make claimants aware that we are doing call-backs and to expect a call within the next 72 hours. If you miss the call from our reps, we will call back.

How do I freeze my Social Security number?

If you know your Social Security information has been compromised, you can request to Block Electronic Access. This is done by calling our National 800 number (Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 or at our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778).