- Fake $2,000 Tariff Rebate Scams
What You Need to Know
Scammers are exploiting recent political headlines by sending texts and emails claiming recipients are eligible for a $2,000 tariff rebate check. These messages use urgency, official-sounding language, and fake government-style websites to pressure people into clicking links. In reality, no tariff rebate program has been approved or authorized, and the president cannot issue such payments unilaterally. Clicking these links can result in stolen personal information or malware being installed on your device, both of which can lead to identity theft.
What You Should Do
Always be skeptical of unsolicited messages promising government money, especially those that demand immediate action. Government agencies do not issue payments through random texts, emails, or links. Never click on links or provide personal information unless you have independently verified the source through an official government website or phone number you trust. If a message claims you must act quickly to avoid losing money, that pressure tactic is a clear warning sign of a scam.
Think you are being scammed? Call our scam hotline or email us for help:
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