The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and July. In particular, ...

American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks. The Better Business Bureau said the text messages, which ...

With the timing and amount of a second round of stimulus checks still being worked out, the federal government has again issued a warning to be on the lookout for scammers. The Federal Trade ...

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.

Hard times often make it easier for scam artists to prey on those down on their luck, and we’re undergoing a period of hard times. The FTC is on high alert for the unscrupulous, and would like ...