No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.
Tax relief scams are especially prevalent during tax season when people are stressed and worried about impending deadlines. Scammers use that stress to their advantage, often employing high-pressure ...
No federal relief payments are scheduled for 2025. Officials urge caution and warn against fake IRS messages and payment scams. Online rumors about IRS deposits are not backed by any official ...
Scammers are exploiting tariff-related confusion by offering fake “relief” benefits like gift cards or digital payments to steal personal and financial information. These scams often appear as social ...
Legitimate tax relief companies help taxpayers navigate existing IRS options like payment plans and offers in compromise. Warning signs of a scam include guarantees of debt reduction, large upfront ...
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...
WASHINGTON - Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?