Late‑night texts claiming a stimulus check has been returned three times are classic red flags. The message exploits urgency and confusion to lure victims into replying or clicking a link. Never share personal or banking info with an unknown sender, and verify any stimulus status directly through official government portals. If you receive another text, block the number and report it to your carrier’s spam department. Consider enabling two‑factor authentication on your accounts to guard against credential harvesting. Stay skeptical of unsolicited financial alerts, especially those that demand immediate action.
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A text message from this number claimed that my new stimulus check had been returned three times, which appeared to be a scam
A text message was received at an unusual hour claiming a stimulus check had been returned multiple times