But the scams often ask for money upfront – such as to pay taxes on the stimulus or "pay the State Department for a certificate that proves the funds are not related to any terrorist activity." ...

In the past year, about 324,000 reports relating to COVID-19 and stimulus-related scams and ripoffs have been made to the FTC through Jan. 18.

The IRS has issued a warning about a scam promising $1,390 relief checks this summer. This misinformation, spread via social ...

The recovery rebate credit scam preys on the popularity of stimulus checks. Scammers send a text claiming you're eligible to receive a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment.

In the past year, about 324,000 reports relating to COVID-19 and stimulus-related scams and ripoffs have been made to the FTC through Jan. 18.

The U.S. government issued a series of stimulus payments in 2020 and 2021 to help Americans get through the coronavirus pandemic. By law, the last of those payments was issued no later than Dec ...

From avoiding phone and email scams to counterfeit checks, here's how to protect your money with the second round of stimulus payments being made. Dec. 30, 2020, 11:20 AM PST / Source: TODAY Scott ...

The AARP Fraud Watch Network said one consumer was contacted supposedly from USATaxHelp12@gmail.com to expedite a stimulus payment. It was a scam.

During the past year, about 324,000 reports relating to COVID-19 and stimulus-related scams and rip-offs have been made to the FTC through Jan. 18.

Consumers are not going to need to sign up for the stimulus checks. Under the program, all U.S. residents with an adjusted gross income up to $75,000 ($150,000 married), who are not a dependent of ...