Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con

Did you receive an email for the $1,400 refund? IRS warns it could be a scam
As tax season approaches, it's crucial to stay vigilant against scams targeting the IRS Recovery Rebate Credit. Learn how to protect yourself and ensure you receive the benefits you're entitled to without falling victim to fraud.
IRS stimulus check scam: Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con
The Better Business Bureau has revealed that scammers are attempting a brand-new phishing scam which is designed to obtain sensitive information.
Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, BBB warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
Stimulus check or Tax Credit: differences and how to obtain them
Millions of Americans received stimulus checks to ease economic hardships. However, many are curious about how these differ from tax credits like the EITC or CTC. Here, we delve into their distinctions,
Where's my refund: Scammers impersonate IRS with texts about $1,400 stimulus money
Most people already received their stimulus money when they filed 2021 tax returns but scammers are pouncing on anxiety about tracking tax refunds.
Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Timelines and How To Check
If you submit a complete and accurate paper tax return, you can expect your refund within six to eight weeks from the date the IRS receives it. For electronic returns, your refund will typically be issued in under three weeks, and even faster if you select direct deposit.
CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Scammers pose as IRS offering supposed stimulus check
A Consumer First Alert about a scam that pretends to be the real thing. Scammers are taking advantage of news about real stimulus payments coming from the IRS. This is a warning to watch out for a fake text message,
BBB warns of IRS stimulus check text message scam
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
1,400 Stimulus Check: This is the only way to confirm you will receive it
The IRS has dispatched most of the $1,400 stimulus payments, but scams are on the rise. Learn how to confirm your payment and protect yourself from fraud.
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$1,400 tax rebate: The program is real but the texts are a scam, BBB warns
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the ...
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Some people can still receive $1,400, if you haven't received it yet, check to see if you are eligible
As the 2025 tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are navigating the complexities of filing their returns. This year, ...
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A warning on tax scams, including one involving recovery rebate credit
We have a warning about a rise in tax-related scams. One scam involves the recovery rebate credit. In 2023, the most recent year we have data for, Americans lost $5.5 billion dollars to tax scams. And ...
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What is the automatic IRS payment and how much is it?
The IRS is distributing $2.4 billion in automatic payments to taxpayers who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
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New scam to be aware of during tax season
The agency is warning of a new text scam during tax season. Officials say scammers have posed as the IRS in text messages ...