Government officials warn of potential stimulus check scams amid coronavirus pandemic

Government officials say scammers are trying to steal people's money through economic stimulus checks by asking for personal or financial information through calls, texts, emails or websites amid the coronavirus pandemic.

News 12 Staff

Mar 29, 2020, 3:54 PM

Updated 1,487 days ago

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Government officials say scammers are trying to steal people's money through economic stimulus checks by asking for personal or financial information through calls, texts, emails or websites amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans are eligible for up to $1,200 per person and should expect to see that money within three weeks, according to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
However, others who filed their taxes electronically in the past may see a direct deposit in their bank sooner than that.
Officials say scammers will likely try phishing scams by claiming to be from the government and ask for your personal information.
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