Department Of Treasury Warns Of Phishing Scams Targeting Stimulus Checks

The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning taxpayers and tax preparer’s to be extra vigilant for scams regarding the federal stimulus checks, which should be coming in the next few weeks.

With stimulus checks being directly deposited into taxpayer accounts, scammers are taking phishing and phone scams to the next level.

According to reports, scammers are attempting to change direct deposit information, so they can intercept federal checks. 

State Treasurer Rachel Eubanks said “It’s bad enough when a single taxpayer is targeted, when tax preparers are also targeted, the personal information of many individuals taxpayers could be disclosed all at once. Please be extra vigilant for scams during this unprecedented time.”

Scammers are asking taxpayers or tax preparers to verify banking information through a phone call or fake website, where unsuspecting victims give personal information to criminals.

A link to report suspected phishing scams is here.