Refunds and Stimulus Checks: Tax Season Scams to Know

Learn how to spot and avoid scams including fake refunds, IRS impersonators and AI voice fraud targeting filers this season.
WTEN

IRS warns of these stimulus check scams after record number of reports

WASHINGTON (KTLA) – The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and ...
FOX 11 Los Angeles

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...

IRS $1,390 Stimulus check February 2026: Has congress approved new federal payments or are viral refund rumors misleading taxpayers?

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit.

Are we getting a stimulus check this year? Check IRS refund status

Deadline to file taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Are we getting a stimulus check? When and what to know about Trump ...

Are we getting $2,000 stimulus check in February 2026?

Are we getting a stimulus check in February 2026? When and what to know about Trump $2000 tariff IRS refund status, eligibility, and odds you get it.

Are we getting $2,000 stimulus check in March 2026?

Are we getting a stimulus check in 2026? When and what to know about Trump $2000 tariff IRS refund status, eligibility, and odds you get it.
The Herald-Mail

Will you get a stimulus payment or 'tariff dividend' in January?

For months, Trump has touted a plan to give Americans a "tariff dividend" refund. With the start of the new year, Americans wonder if they should expect a $2,000 check. In early November, the ...