A new scam has emerged where thieves impersonate the IRS, sending texts to individuals stating they have an unclaimed stimulus check. The message prompts the recipient to click on a link to claim their money, but this link leads to a fake IRS website designed to steal personal information. This scam preys on the popularity of stimulus checks, and its believability is heightened by recent announcements from the IRS about issuing automatic payments to eligible individuals who didn't claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. However, the IRS has clarified that if you qualified for a stimulus check but didn't claim the rebate, you would automatically receive your payment by late January 2025 without needing to take any action. It's essential to be cautious and remember that the IRS will never send unsolicited texts. If you receive such a message, do not open any attachments, click on links, or provide personal information. Instead, screenshot the message, forward it to the IRS, and then delete the text. If you've fallen victim to this scam, immediate action is necessary, including contacting your bank, credit card issuers, and local law enforcement, as well as reporting the incident to the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission.