Chinese-American Congressman calls for vigilance against fraud involving public welfare to encourage people to report

China Overseas Chinese Network, April 10, according to the US "World Daily" report, on April 8 local time, US Congressman Meng Zhaowen said that under the spread of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the US Federation will issue US $ 1200 and US $ 500 to adults and children Relief, but potential criminals may use various means to defraud people ’s money, and urge people not to click on any email attachments or links that are claimed to be sent by government officials. They can also report to the IRS if they suspect that they received fraudulent information. .

Meng Zhaowen said that for most taxpayers who meet the relief requirements, the Internal Revenue Service will directly deposit the relief money into the taxpayer ’s deposit account. Those who have begun to receive government pensions will receive payment without taking any action. For those who previously submitted relief applications but have not yet provided deposit account information, Meng Zhaowen also reminded that the public can log in to the IRS.gov official website to fill in the bank information. If there is no taxpayer who provides bank information after the deadline, the bureau will send the relief The check is mailed to the residential address.

"This relief fund may cause criminals to succumb." Meng Zhaowen said that the fraudulent tactics of criminals include calling on the phone in the name of the government to ask whether to submit a relief application, using the "Stimulus Check" (Stimulus Check) Emails with titles such as "Stimulus Payment" encourage people to open attachments or links to expedite payment. There are even scammers who post fake cheques or cheques with strange amounts, etc., asking people to call or log on to personal information in order to redeem the money.

"Victims of fraud are especially elderly people, immigrant communities, and disadvantaged groups." Meng Zhaowen emphasized that the IRS will not contact the applicants for relief through telephone or mail, nor will they ask the parties to provide any personal information, appealing to the public Be alert to fraud. In addition, she also reminded applicants that for security reasons, it is not allowed to leave the bank information, deposit account and other materials filled in by others, and they can also report to the government if they suspect that they have received fraudulent information. (Lai Huiyu)