Scammers are already planning how to intercept and/or steal stimulus checks.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/beware-scammers-trying-to-intercept-your-stimulus-check/ar-BB11YqEk?ocid=msedgdhp
Apparently they're using the old telephone call scam, to get information on someone's checking account number, then apparently asking the recipient to verify/confirm a checking number (so they can empty out the account) or to click on a fake website created by the scammers.
This is an article worth reading, and thinking about what precautions to take.
I wonder if there's just so much anxiety and fear throughout all levels of the population (except the nay-sayers) that we're not always able to think clearly, and that could affect the tax preparers as well, especially if they're going to offices to work and not staying home. I'm realizing I've forgotten common things I really should know. Stress and fear can do that.
Stay safe.
Apparently that's changed, at least for now. Just read this this morning:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/social-security-recipients-who-don-t-usually-file-tax-returns-will-automatically-get-1-200-payments-treasury-says-in-reversal/ar-BB121Kx7?ocid=msedgdhp
I'm going to file anyway as I never give an account no. for a direct deposit, certainly not to any branch of the federal government as it exists now.