Economic impact payment fix for 50,000 eligible spouses

Economic impact payment fix for 50,000 eligible spouses

By Karen Hobbs, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Are you married to someone who owes past-due child support? Was your portion of the economic impact payment (“EIP”) mistakenly applied to pay your spouse’s debt? If so, you’re not alone. In mid-September, the IRS will automatically send “catch-up” payments to eligible spouses […]

Did someone tell you to pay with gift cards? It’s a scam

Did someone tell you to pay with gift cards? It’s a scam

By Traci Armani, Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes. Or they claim to be from the government and tell you there’s a problem with your Social Security number. And, to collect your winnings or solve your problem, you have to […]