05/01/2022
The best way to avoid getting scammed by government imposters is knowing the red flags. The FTC says that the government will never email you to offer help in getting a stimulus check, nor will they call, text, or contact you on social media.
"If you get a message with a link from someone claiming to be from the IRS or another government agency, don't click on it. It's a scam. Scammers will often send fake links to websites or use bogus email addresses and phone numbers that seem to be from the government," the FTC says. If anyone contacts you claiming to be from the IRS or another government agency asking for your personal or financial information, you should avoid sharing any of it, especially your Social Security, Medicare ID, driver's license, bank account, or credit card numbers.