Bucks County Consumer Protection
Now that legislation to provide taxpayers with a second stimulus payment has passed, Americans are anxiously awaiting the much-needed financial assistance. At the same time, scammers will be trying their best to get their hands on your money.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a new scam through text message attempting to trick people into disclosing bank account information to receive an Economic Impact Payment, or stimulus check.
The scam involves thieves texting messages that look something like this: You have received a direct deposit of $600 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment into your account. Continue here to accept this payment.