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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.

M1A1Driver 87-92
March 31, 2020
If i am to receive a stimulus check, will it be posted to my Direct Express card where I receive my VA Disability payment?
maidengarden
March 31, 2020
what happens if you have had no income for last two years?
lexy221
March 31, 2020
So I go to college and don't work I get help from the government. I heard that college students don't get anything but if you have a child you do. So does that count for even people who do not work? or just for people that work? I've been trying to sign my baby up for social security because she has a syndrome. Due to the syndrome I don't work because I constantly have to take her to see her specialist they didn't approve her the first time but she's almost 2 still doesn't walk or crawl, she can't eat food past baby's 1st stage so she pretty much has to drink formula & eat Gerber I was going to go back to social security to try to apply again but then everything closed. That's why I am asking if only workers get it or if I would qualify?
carmen
March 31, 2020
Will felons get the stimulus check?
Tami
March 31, 2020
If a person is paying their back child support every month, will they be eligible for the stimulus check?
CreekStone
March 31, 2020
If I owe back taxes will the government take what I use them and then give me what is left from the stipend?
Dobn't use you…
March 31, 2020
will I guess stimulus check if my husband owes child support
reginaldrafel
April 03, 2020
The government is wrong for taking people stimulus check for child support, I'm layed off with no income, that's just plain politics
Workout601
March 31, 2020
I don't has a bank account I just has sis direct express from social security will they put my $1200 dollar simulate check on my card
Goodfriday
March 31, 2020
Will stimulus check go on direct express card?
Saree
March 31, 2020
Thank you for your insight. I hope this is released to news outlets soon.
Mommaof3
March 31, 2020
My husband owes back child support, we've been paying it. I know his stimulus check will be taken, but will my portion or my children's portion be taken as well?
Beckjr
March 31, 2020
Will my wife receive a stimulus check if I owe back child support and paying it I a chapter 13?
Rileygirl57
March 31, 2020
Will I since owed back child support..receive my ex husband's stimulus check
Don't use your…
March 31, 2020
My son was an inmate until Dec 28 2018. Had no income last year. Will he get a stimulus check?
MadmaxDon't us…
March 31, 2020
My cousin is on SSI , does he have to fill out a form to get the money?
Don't ulovingmom
March 31, 2020
My son was an inmate until Dec 28 2018. Had no income last year. Will he get a stimulus check?
Regina Thomas
March 31, 2020
If u on ssi and have a direct express card do u need a bank account to get the money?
Don't ceaseer8…
April 02, 2020

In reply to by Regina Thomas

If I have a direct Express card to get my SSD check this check on it too
Llynn2605
March 31, 2020
If my spouse and I file jointly and they owe child support but we have children in our household, will our household receive anything?
Shuiel
April 02, 2020

In reply to by Llynn2605

Have you gotten a response for this ? I have the same situation
CROWNLEGENDS
March 31, 2020
I get SSD Will my check go straight to my account or still get sent by mail
Peppercat
March 31, 2020
Will the stimulus check be put on the direct express card
Donnahutch
March 31, 2020
Do I qualify concidering I only get food stamps and have no income?
Lynsay31
April 02, 2020

In reply to by Donnahutch

I was wondering the same thing as I only get food stamps too and have no income either. Therefore I'm not required to file taxes so I wanted to know if I would receive any money from the stimulus package too? I haven't found any answers either, so let me know if you do?
Cdevor
March 31, 2020
My soon to be ex husband claimed our son on his taxes this year but our son lives with me. Being that my son's physical address is at my house his check will come to me Correct since my ex doesn't even pay child support or live with us how does that work
David
April 01, 2020
Will I get a stimulus check if I've never paid taxes/ never been employed?
Veronica Camilo
April 01, 2020
My mom just retired in January 2020 and received her first SSI check in March 2020. Will she get a check ?
Lil Nikki jr
April 01, 2020
I do my taxes at h & r block, I do not have a bank account, but H& R block provided me with a credit card to take out the money b(the emerald card), would the funds go on to that card I used to get money out ????
tnt
April 01, 2020
So what if the non-custodial parent Was able to claim the kids on his 2019 tax return because I didn’t make as much money as him BUT my children are with me 100% of the time. Is there someone I can contact to inform them that the EXTRA $1000 he’s going to receive from the stimulus package will NOT benefit the needs of my children whatsoever during this tragic time.
madison
April 01, 2020
i am 17 and payed taxes. i also filed as single. would i receive a stimulus check?
Rachel
April 01, 2020
I just read that all people on disability will have to file a simple tax return before receiving the stimulus
Gayle
April 01, 2020
Can stimulus payment be put on Direct Express cards by irs and I am on social security benefits no other income I meet guide for stimulus money but do I have to file taxes
Mortyja24
April 01, 2020
I messed up my direct deposit when I filled my taxes this year. How will I receive the stimulus package?
judyterrell1954
April 01, 2020
i have no bank account. just my SS direct express debit card, and the prepaid on that my taxes came on how will i get the stimulas check asap?
Lequana
April 01, 2020
When will I receive my stimulus check
cheryl2paris
April 01, 2020
Does $1200.00 Stimulus check count towards the SSDI monthly earnings? I am Disabled and able to work a few hours a week, I have to sit and stand in intervals, or is it seperate? I am asking for millions of SSDI recipients and ALL WALMART employees.
richter
April 01, 2020
will those people getting medicaid but do not have a job get a relief check?
Redbeard
April 01, 2020
I am on ssd and my child support is taken out each month. However, ss also pays towards my back child support. Will I get stimulus money?
Alvis
April 01, 2020
How can I get my stimulus check in my account instead of my husband's
survive
April 01, 2020
I am raising my 8 ear old grandson I get some welfare for him my mother has claimed last 2 years .I have filed taxes in the past . will I b eligible for the stimulus check for covid 19 ty
Amber
April 01, 2020
How will the goverment know if you had a baby after january 1st and couldnt put them on your taxes
Pspeterson
April 01, 2020
is my ssdi direct deposit info good enough for stimulas direct deposit?
Cmonster28
April 01, 2020
Are these checks coming from the federal government or the state?
Angel
April 01, 2020
I have a question that no one has asked yet I quite working 3 years ago had knee replaced did not file taxes applied for sad last year still pending so do I receive a check are not thank u
anniestts
April 01, 2020
I dont see any replies to any of the questions here....