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Please visit Coronavirus stimulus payment scams: What you need to know for the most recent information.

 

As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like.

 

1. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get this money. No fees. No charges. No nothing.

2. The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.

3. These reports of checks aren’t yet a reality. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer.

Look, normally we’d wait to know what the payment plan looks like before we put out a message like this. But these aren’t normal times. And we predict that the scammers are gearing up to take advantage of this.

So, remember: no matter what this payment winds up being, only scammers will ask you to pay to get it. If you spot one of these scams, please tell the Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov/complaint. We’re doing our best to stop these scammers in their tracks, and your report will help.

Keep up to date with the latest Coronavirus-related scams at www.ftc.gov/coronavirus or by signing up to get these consumer alerts. 

Watch these videos for more tips on how to avoid ecomonic impact payment scams:

FTC tips to avoid economic impact payment scams

Updated link added on April 21, 2020.

JWY55
March 27, 2020

In reply to by silversister

I am a conservative republican but I hope to get a check from the stimuli's bill I have had many additional expenses here in Toledo,OH granted the city's buses are currently free but with all the food pantries running out of food. I was lucky I got money wired to me to buy food. I plan to revisit my SURVIVALIST past & will become a "prepper" I plan toCan begin a informative Scifi/horror adventure Blog online soon Already beginning drafting it now. Plus a business I have been trying to start I will quadruple my efforts for finding funding for it & more. But a stimulus check would greatly help out thank you
angelbob007
March 27, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Do veterans that get a disability check get a stimulus check?
Bill
March 28, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Will they put the money on our Direct Express card for those of us on social security Income?
Ronald
March 28, 2020

In reply to by silversister

My wife and I send our 2018 taxes as joint but they do not show direct deposit info. But, I receive a direct deposited Social Security check each month for myself and my wife does not. How will the check(s) come to us?
Nick
April 07, 2020

In reply to by Ronald

Did you ever get the answer to this question ? I'm trying to find out the same thing.
Moheek
March 29, 2020

In reply to by silversister

I'm worried about the coronavirus please can you receive send me the money for my family we don't have too much to do you mean I'm one unemployment and I can't handle certain things without money thank you
getbarb1
March 29, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Will people on disability and social security be allowed to receive any of the stimulis money.
Blonfie
April 07, 2020

In reply to by getbarb1

I have been on disability for 9 years and didn't file taxes in 2018 2019
Kellyannch73
April 10, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Will I be receiving a check considering I'm on disability?
Larry Barber
April 02, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Was on disability 2018 and 2019 , they put me on social security but I have to low of in come to file income taxes , but get 1099 every year , I get my check Thu the banking system now so will I get the 1200.00 Stimulus,I'm 66 years old.
Hopi79mike
April 04, 2020

In reply to by silversister

On disability through social security. Will the check be direct deposit into my account through ssa?
tdgolf14
April 12, 2020

In reply to by silversister

I am collecting disability. I have a daughter 29 years of age . she went into a hospital and I am still paying the bill. 200 dollars comes out of my check every momth . it shows as arrears will I still get the stimulous check.
Ftlauderdale33309
April 12, 2020

In reply to by silversister

I'm on disability &have a direct deposit bank card from the government will my stimulus payment go on it
Gaylynn
April 12, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Will my stimulist money be deposited in my direct Express card?
kvg24
May 05, 2020

In reply to by silversister

will people on disability get a stimulus check who live in a long term nursing home facility . If they are eligible will they et the check or will the nursing home get the check . If the nursing home gets the check what percentage will they obtain and what percentage will go the individual
Rittenberry58
May 13, 2020

In reply to by silversister

Please help with Stimulis checks. I'm on SSI and ssd and have direct express still no check and they ain't no one to help me
djhc0305
March 20, 2020

In reply to by Valhala5769

I receive direct deposit social security but did file taxes last year. Can my stimulus check be direct deposit. Donna Jean Hunter Clowdus
TPD
March 19, 2020

In reply to by DCHART

They should. They should get double if you ask me. I'm not a vet but I DO understand the risks and time they dedicated to protect and serve this country.
Lynda Mack
March 20, 2020

In reply to by TPD

I agree. There's only two people who sacrificed it all for everyone else... Jesus and a soldier. The Lord doesn't need our money... Soldiers should come first, they deserve more than anyone in this country.
ShannonLA2020
March 21, 2020

In reply to by TPD

I agree. Honestly people that are disabled didn't ask for it if you're a vet you deserve it and if you're a retired older person you deserve it. Even people on welfare deserve something if you ask me. Definitely not as much as something because it has hurt everyone. I know people that get public assistance that can't help it, I know many that work a full-time job and get some good assistance. (My husband works full-time I have severe neuropathy can't work don't receive social security disability I've tried several times it's been 10 years) Either way it's time for the United States kind of help our own people now.
peter1968
March 19, 2020

In reply to by DCHART

I just want to know will Disable veterans get a stimulus check for 2020
Don't use your…
March 20, 2020

In reply to by peter1968

will the elderly, disabled or disabled vets receive stimulus checks?
Lotsoffuntobew…
March 20, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

I will be 71. In June my Question is Will I get a stimulus check . From the Government.
Dotonyb152n't …
March 20, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

As of yet, the details are being worked out. Currently, there is no answer to your question. Be as patient as you can and God bless you.
Don'tbobby use…
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

I am disabled american receive disability benefits do not file taxes because I am below the income limitation however My expenses have gone up due to economic woes. Will I receive a stimulus check
Nina
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

I think the disabled needs extra money by the time they pay Rent Bills pay for there Meds and have to buy goods how nothing left to go do that so I hope pray they help disabled people so trump please think of them thanks Regina wolford
Don't use your…
April 16, 2020

In reply to by Nina

Dale Flint i dont have bank account mae i get help
eddiedetroit
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

I am on Social Security and a very small annuity but have not filed a tax return in several years because I have no liability. Will I get stimulus check? If you do not know where can I inquire?
eileena243n't …
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

Will senior citizens on social security receive stimulus checks
Sallyjo
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

will the elderly, disabled or disabled vets receive stimulus checks?
Kathy martin
March 21, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

Will social security and disability benefits also get stimulus check??? We get the lowest income as.it is...I was homeless and moved into a coworker of my daughters..I have copd on oxygen so I'm at high risk and cant go out...could really use the money
Jtazz2020
March 22, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

Will people that are deceiving ssi or disability will they receive a Corona stimulus check ?
Marylou
March 22, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

Are Seniors on Social Security who didn’t file a tax return receive a check?
lucienon't use…
March 22, 2020

In reply to by Don't use your…

Will the elderly on Social Security and pension be able to receive a stimulus check.
Abbey'Stressed
March 23, 2020

In reply to by lucienon't use…

I am on Social Security and have COPD. I do not have a car. I depend on others to take me to get food an Doctor appointment 's. Will we as Seniors recieve a check to help us. Please, Don't let us be forgotten.
Lockard1
March 24, 2020

In reply to by lucienon't use…

I receive a monthly state teachers retirement check. Will I receive a stimulus check? I still live paycheck to paycheck.