The debit card was real. “It ended up being the stimulus money,” Williamson said. The IRS said some payments may be sent on a prepaid debit card known as the Economic Impact Payment Card. Some things you can check on in the meantimeThe card will arrive in a plain envelope from Money Network Cardholder Services. Meza said because the debit card is new, it can open the door for scammers.

Treasury department sends out stimulus payments on debit cardsIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Important question: Have you gotten your stimulus check yet? In fact, most people don’t need to take any action, and will automatically receive the payment. Let’s talk through the tools available to investigate what might be holding up your check, prepaid debit card or direct deposit. You’re eligible for the Economic Impact Payment, right? Here’s a detailed list you should triple-check just to make sure you’re eligible for the payment, and see how much you should receive.

SAN ANTONIO – The IRS sent $1,200 checks to millions of Americans as part of a stimulus relief package to help people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic but while some people are still waiting on their money, some dead people are getting paid. “A Payment made to someone who died before receipt of the Payment should be returned to the IRS,” according to IRS.gov. The IRS website also lists instructions on what to do if you need to send money back. Nina Olson, former head of the Taxpayer Advocate Service, told Market Watch on April 18 that the “CARES Act stimulus bill contained no 'clawback’ provisions for stimulus checks sent to a dead person, meaning the agency can’t retrieve the money after it’s been handed out.”“This has been a tremendous success. *Editor’s Note: This story was edited with the update that the IRS says the checks need to be returnedMORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE FROM KSAT:

Who is getting a stimulus check? If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.