Beware of fake IRS texts about stimulus payments

Scammers are sending fake texts claiming to be from the IRS about $1,400 stimulus payments. The IRS does not communicate via text about stimulus checks, which are sent automatically to eligible taxpayers. These scam messages often direct recipients to a fraudulent website designed to steal personal information. The IRS only contacts taxpayers through mailed letters or, in rare cases, calls or texts if they have opted in. Taxpayers should not click on links in suspicious texts. Instead, they should delete the messages and report them to the IRS or the Better Business Bureau.