IRS: Be on the lookout for COVID-19 economic impact payment fraud

Special Agent in Charge Mary Hammond of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) warns all taxpayers to be on the lookout for fraud related to the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments.  

Hammond echoes previous warnings from Florida’s three United States Attorneys and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.  At every level, law enforcement is prepared to vigilantly prosecute any fraud resulting from the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments.  

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office stands ready to assist our partners in bringing forth relief to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Maria Chapa Lopez. “We will prioritize the investigation and prosecution of anyone who seeks to exploit those affected by this national crisis.”