Got a check from the state of Maryland for $1,000. Says the SEC labor of MD determined I'm eligible for an unemployment determination grant pursuant to Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, an Family Act of 2021....

Why? What is it?

Was denied UI insurance (under appeal) for MD, but I don't live in the state and was not unemployed during 2021.

Anyone else gets random ass check or are familiar with the program?

Check with your CPA. We have gotten random checks in the past. It is generally a mistake and they want their money back with interest. Do not call the state.

I live in MD and haven't gotten a check.

Here is some info. Look like they are for $300 or $500 depending on some things. Haven't heard of anyone getting $1000.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/...23-bbeb-aacc98b7042e

If you don't live in the state, I don't know how they would collect it even if they wanted it back.

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Originally posted by Fredward:
If you don't live in the state, I don't know how they would collect it even if they wanted it back.

My former employer is based out.of MD, while I've never lived in or worked in MD, for some reason I was forced to apply for UI insurance in MD. VA denied me because supposedly I didn't earn any income in the state, even though I hadn't set foot in MD in a year+ for work or pleasure.

Gesh Jesse I feel left out... no $1400 stimulus from Uncle Sugar nor any random largesse from a State.


LOL

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Originally posted by bald1:
Gesh Jesse I feel left out... no $1400 stimulus from Uncle Sugar nor any random largesse from a State.


LOL

I'm not depositing it, don't want to repay it, I don't get check from most recent stimulus too. So it will just sit in my office until I figure out why I even got it.

It's a scam - been going on for a while.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/b...t-benefits-your-name

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Report the fraud to your employer. Keep a record of who you spoke with and when.
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Maybe your old employer applied for one of the relief programs from COVID through the state and the money is just now coming in. If you were employed by them when they applied maybe you still get the money.

I missed where you said you had applied previously in MD - It could be this:

https://www.mymcmedia.org/fran...processed-by-friday/



Sounds like what you said your status is - "awaiting judication".

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Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
I missed where you said you had applied previously in MD - It could be this:

https://www.mymcmedia.org/fran...processed-by-friday/



Sounds like what you said your status is - "awaiting judication".

Well then, it will sit on my desk to await being shredded. I don't think the UI will go through for me. Government shuts my primary place of employment and tleft me holding the bag. Fuck em, I don't need their money.