Fact Check: Is a $4,715 Increase Check On the Way in April? No. Here’s What’s a Scam.

No, a $4,715 increase check is not coming in April—or any other month. This is a scam, and the Federal Trade Commission has documented a sharp rise in...

No, a $4,715 increase check is not coming in April—or any other month. This is a scam, and the Federal Trade Commission has documented a sharp rise in...

No, there is no $3,455 federal stimulus check being sent in March 2026. The U.S. government has not approved new stimulus check legislation since 2021.

No, seniors are not being sent a $2,055 benefit increase without applying. This claim is misleading at best and part of scam campaigns at worst.

No, there is no $1,400 quarterly bonus hitting bank accounts in 2026. This claim is false and represents either misinformation or an active scam designed...

What makes this claim particularly persistent is that real government payments have existed—just not the one being advertised.

No, retired military members are not entitled to a $590 energy rebate before Tax Day. This claim has circulated through email chains and social media for...

No. There is no "$825 IRS relief deposit" for retired teachers, and if you've received a message claiming this, it's almost certainly a scam.

No, households are not receiving a $1,949 disaster relief payment overnight. This claim is false and is a scam targeting families during vulnerable...

No, retirees are not receiving $4,530 monthly financial aid deposits this month or any month through such programs.

No, the $4,325 emergency deposit claim is not real. This is a well-documented scam targeting blue-collar workers and other vulnerable populations across...