Overview
- The IRS confirms no new federal checks or automatic relief payments for November, and a KTVU fact check notes Congress has passed no authorizing legislation.
- President Trump’s Truth Social post touting at least $2,000 per person excludes high-income earners, yet the idea remains unapproved and would require congressional action.
- Authorities warn of phishing messages posing as “stimulus” alerts that seek bank details or Social Security numbers, and the IRS does not initiate contact by email, text, or social media.
- Recent confusion stems from automatic catch-up payments issued in 2024 and early 2025 for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, with the final claim deadline having closed on April 15, 2025.
- Posts touting specific amounts, including figures like $1,702 or $1,390, often reflect scams or mix-ups with state programs such as Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend.