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Registered: ‎12-13-2010

Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?


@Kachina624 wrote:

@Mindy D    There was news this week that I many of the economic impact checks went unclaimed so they want people to get them.  Maybe this is in reference to that.  It doesn't look like a scam.  There ought to info on the SS or IRS websites.


The IRS NEVER calls or e-mails. NEVER, Total scam.

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

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You don't need to click, log in, call,  worry, wring hands or fret.

 

If you are potentially still eligible for a payment the IRS will notify you.

 

Completely legitimate for those who may be eligible. No one said you will receive a call.

 

 

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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

 Go to the IRS Economic Impact Payments website. It's helpful. I will be a .gov website.

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

SSA Info  

 

It's completely legit.  The link takes you to the information.

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

@Mindy D  I do not click on links unless I've opened the site myself. 

 

 Open SS or IRS or try Snopes.

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

I don't know if it's a scam or not but I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole; you just never know.

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

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This specifically states "LETTERS".

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Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

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Scam.   The SSA along with other governmental agencies contact you via snail mail and provide you with a number to then contact them.

 

 

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Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Is this legit or is this a scam?

I would think anything from them by any means would have your name exactly right.