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Thousands of Californians face more delays in getting unemployment benefits KGO Share: Share: SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) Desperate. That s how you might describe the situation for hundreds of thousands of jobless whose benefits remain stuck on hold. Critics blame an antiquated EDD computer system for sucking many benefit decisions down a black hole. People like China Rathino end up paying the price. They just got out of school. So this is India, says Rathino, introducing one of her children. India isn t a big fan of distance learning. It s easy to fall asleep, India told us. 7-year-old Faye doesn t like being home for school either, although she recently received a visit from the Tooth Fairy. And little sister Juliette isn t bashful about letting everyone know she s three. ....
Unemployment in California: EDD official talks fraudulent claims, busy phone lines, identity verification KGO Share: SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) A spokesperson for California s embattled Employment Development Department joined ABC7 s program Getting Answers on Thursday to discuss the problems millions of Californians are facing as they try to apply for benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudulent Claims A state audit released last week revealed the EDD likely paid out at least $10 billion in fraudulent claims between March and December another hit to the troubled department. Spokesperson Loree Levy addressed the millions of fraudulent claims that we re paid out citing organized crime rings and the treasure trove of information available from data breaches on the dark web. ....