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Scammers are following the headlines about economic impact payments.

Learn about scams disguised as legitimate business offers, coaching programs, and investment opportunities and how to avoid them.

This video shows you how to report scams, fraud, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission at https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov and why it’s important to do it.

Always go to IRS.gov/coronavirus for official updates and information about your money.

Always start at https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus to submit information to the IRS about your payment. 

Always start at https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus to check your eligibility or payment status. 

Don’t respond to anyone who says your payment was too high. 

Don’t pay anyone to get your payment. 

Don’t respond to calls, texts or emails about money from the government. 

When you spot a scam, report it to the FTC.

Stay in the know. 

Watch out for phishing emails and text messages.

Do your homework when it comes to donations.

Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC.

Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. 

Don’t respond to calls, texts, or emails about money from the government. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer.

Know who you are buying from. Online sellers may claim to have in-demand products, like cleaning, household, and health and medical supplies when they don’t. 

Fact-check information. Before you pass information on, check trusted sources like federal, state and local government websites.