SALT LAKE CITY — Where there is government money, there are scammers pretending they want to help you get it.
FBI Special Agent Jeremy Capello said they're seeing government impersonators -- the scammers talk about stimulus checks and people getting too much money.
People are told they have to pay back the government, but that is not true. A lot of you are letting us know that you're seeing the same kind of scams.
The emails and texts typically have links they want you to click, but if you click on them, you could allow hackers into your device.
To protect yourself, if you don't know the source, don't click on any link, open any email attachment, or give out personal information by phone.
The FBI says that government agencies will not contact you by phone or email about stimulus money and will never ask for it back.
The Federal Trade Commission has some good advice on avoiding these scams.
FOX 13 wants to help Utahns get back to work, make ends meet and manage the pressure of the coronavirus crisis through personal stories and practical information.
Visit The Rebound home page for complete coverage. You can also get answers to your questions from hundreds of Utahns in The Rebound Facebook Group.