Arizona Attorney General warns of stimulus scams
Scripps National
and last updated 2021-03-15 20:14:22-04
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) â Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says there has been an increase in scams related to stimulus checks across the state.
As Arizonans await another round of funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brnovich has provided a number of consumer tips to keep you safe, including:
Beware of and do not respond to unverified calls, text messages or emails that ask for personal identifying information.
The IRS will not initiate contact with you by email or text message regarding your economic impact funds, nor will any other government agency.
The stimulus bill titled the 'American Rescue Plan' was rejected by Oregon's Kurt Schrader and Maine's Jared Golden, who crossed party lines to vote against it along with all the Republicans