Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...

Learn how to spot and avoid scams including fake refunds, IRS impersonators and AI voice fraud targeting filers this season.

WASHINGTON (KTLA) – The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and ...

When it comes to those $2,000 stimulus checks, Trump said in February that he is "looking at it very seriously." ...

There was talk last year that people in the United States would be receiving $2,000 direct deposits. Those discussions appear to be ongoing into the first week of 2026. USA Today reports that many ...

The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and July. In particular, ...

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There was talk last year that people in the United States would be receiving $2,000 direct deposits. Those discussions appear to ...

No new stimulus checks are approved, and the IRS has not confirmed December payments. The last official relief was $1,400 credits tied to 2021 returns, with deadlines now passed. Trump’s proposed ...