COVID Scams and Stimulus Payment Scams

Officials are warning residents to be alert to potential scams involving COVID-19 vaccinations and economic stimulus payments. A release states that no government agency will ask for payment upfront to receive a stimulus check and that anyone who does is potentially a scammer. The government also won’t call, text, email or contact people on social media to ask for personal information including Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers. Stimulus payments will arrive via direct deposit, paper checks or Economic Impact Payment debit cards.