Some common COVID-19 scams include: Text messages asking taxpayers to disclose bank account information under the promise of receiving a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. Phishing schemes using email, letters and social media messages with keywords like "Coronavirus," "COVID-19" and "stimulus" in varying ways. These scammers know many people are in desperate need of money, and they'll use certain buzz words to entice you. Another big scam the IRS is seeing is the sale of fake at-home COVID-19 test kits. The IRS said taxpayers should not engage in these types of solicitations. To learn more about COVID-19 and stimulus payment scams, visit