Some Americans eligible for the scheme have begun to see the one-off payments arrive in their accounts, while millions more are waiting for the delivery of paper checks.
Fake IRS Emails and text messages
Taxpayers should watch not only for emails but text messages, websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information.Scammers may try to get you to sign over your check to them or get you to"verify" your filing information in order to steal your money. Your personal information could then be used to file false tax returns in an identity theft scheme.Bogus checks are also being distributed. If you receive a"check" in the mail now, it is a fraud.
Emphasizing the words 'Stimulus Check' or 'Stimulus Payment'. The official term is economic impact payment.Asking by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information saying that the information is needed to receive or speed up their economic impact payment. Receiving texts or emails claiming you can get your money faster by sending personal information or clicking on links. Do not click on any links in those emails or texts.Last week, the Federal Trade Commission reported that it had received almost 12,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19 in just three months, with more than half of those fraud-related.
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