As more and more Iowans begin receiving their latest round of stimulus payments, $1,400 for most, some may see the money come
and go almost as fast. That s because, according to a KCCI report, debt collectors can legally seize monies owed on unpaid credit cards, vehicles, medical bills etc. That is, they can do this for now.
The report indicates at least one U.S. lawmaker is poised to try and change that. A democrat senator from Oregon named Ron Wyden plans to introduce a fix that would prevent companies from garnishing stimulus payments, and he may introduce that yet this week. However, for this who have already received their payments, it may be too late.