My Relief Check Scam Call | How the “Relief Check” Scam Works

The “My Relief Check” scam call is a phishing scam where callers claim you have an unclaimed relief check waiting. They direct victims to visit a fake website, often “myreliefcheck.com,” to claim the money.

The website requests personal information such as your ZIP code, phone number, email, and home address. By providing this information, victims risk identity theft, financial fraud, and unwanted spam or malicious software on their devices. The scam has been reported heavily, with over 800 incidents documented in recent months.

Here’s what you need to know 👇

⚠️ How the “Relief Check” Scam Works

Scammers often:

• Claim you’re eligible for a government or tax relief check (sometimes tied to COVID-19, inflation, or “new federal aid”).

• Say you need to confirm personal info (like your Social Security number, bank account, or address).

• Ask for payment or fees to “release” or “process” your check.

• Sometimes spoof caller IDs to look like they’re from the IRS, Treasury Department, or a state office.

✅ Important:

No government agency will ever call, text, or email you out of the blue to offer a check or ask for your personal or banking information.

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🚫 What You Should Do

1. Don’t share personal info — hang up immediately.

2. Don’t press any numbers or call back.

3. Block the number on your phone.

4. Report the scam (takes only a minute):

   • 🛡️ FTC (Federal Trade Commission): https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

   • 📞 IRS scams: https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing

   • If the caller claimed to be from your state’s “Relief Office,” you can also contact your state attorney general’s office (I can find that link for you).

🧩 If You Already Gave Out Information

If you shared sensitive info:

• Contact your bank immediately to protect your accounts.

• Go to https://identitytheft.gov to create a recovery plan.

• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).

This scam is a modern phishing attempt exploiting the promise of government relief funds to steal personal and financial information and possibly install malware. Staying vigilant and cautious about unsolicited calls or texts related to unclaimed funds is crucial to avoiding becoming a victim