DWYM: What to do if your stimulus check goes missing Thousands of people are growing frustrated about stimulus checks that are not showing up. and last updated 2021-01-07 17:05:50-05 Thousands of people are growing frustrated about stimulus checks that are not showing up. Because they were deposited into wrong bank accounts. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows why they may have gone missing, and what you can do so you don't waste your money. By now, millions of Americans have received their new $600 stimulus. But thousands are discovering their money went into a bank account that isn't theirs. If your stimulus check is coming by mail, you figure it will take a few weeks.