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Scammers are targeting new child tax credit, organizations say
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Updated: 12:48 PM CDT Jul 19, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau are warning people about scams targeting the new child tax credit payments.The first round of child tax credit checks started going out last week to millions of American families. Now scammers may start to call, text or email people saying they're "here to help," according to the FTC and BBB.Avoid child tax credit scamsThe money for the child tax credit comes directly from the IRS, so do not respond to anyone reaching out to you. The IRS will not call, text or direct message you, asking for money or information. Keep the following tips in mind if someone reaches out to you:Keep your personal information to yourself.Never give out your Social Security number.Never give out your bank or credit card information.The FTC said the scammers may say that they can help you get more money or even get your payment earlier. Other signs of a scam include people asking for payment by gift cards, wire transfer or use of cryptocurrency.
The and are warning people about scams targeting the new child tax credit payments.
The first round of child tax credit checks started going out last week to millions of American families. Now scammers may start to call, text or email people saying they're "here to help," according to the FTC and BBB.
Avoid child tax credit scams
The money for the child tax credit comes directly from the , so do not respond to anyone reaching out to you. The IRS will not call, text or direct message you, asking for money or information. Keep the following tips in mind if someone reaches out to you:
- Keep your personal information to yourself.
- Never give out your Social Security number.
- Never give out your bank or credit card information.
The FTC said the scammers may say that they can help you get more money or even get your payment earlier.
Other signs of a scam include people asking for payment by gift cards, wire transfer or use of cryptocurrency.
