Scammers are looking to steal your stimulus check. Here are some tips to protect yourself.
Con artists may try to ensnare the unwary with fake-check scams, phone calls and e-mail phishing scams that aim to steal consumers' personal information, and other nefarious activities, officials warned.
"While you are waiting to hear about your economic impact payment, criminals are working hard to trick you into getting their hands on it," he said.No action needed
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