Help. I just received an e-mail from NY Dept of labor. Should I trust it?

[shockey80]

They are asking about any back pay I am due.

[Botany]

1. Should I trust it?

No. Do not give out any information but you might want to call the Dept. of Labor.

[shockey80]

2. You cannot get anybody on the phone. I have tried many times.

[Desert grandma]

5. When this has happened to me

I call the governor's office and ask for a Constituent Representative. Let them know you have tried several times to call and can't get through. You might be able to email the department. I agree with giving out NO personal info.

[MANative]

3. If you are currently collecting UI...

Log in to your DOL account directly, not through any link. Most of the time, any legitimate messages will appear in the communication section. They will communicate with people via email, but typically within the secure system. This is the type of question they do ask, though.

(VP of HR for a NYC apparel company)

[soothsayer]

4. Yeah, probably not

https://labor.ny.gov/announce/email-scam.shtm

Reach out to them about it through contact info on their site if you want to be sure.

[captain queeg]

6. Don't click on any links in the email.

As mentioned you could go directly to the state site and may be able to figure it out from there

[Golden Raisin]

7. Try googling: ny dept of labor scams