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LuckyCharms

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29. Here's what I would do:

Fri Apr 3, 2020, 03:09 PM

Apr 2020

1) My local bank lobby is open by appointment only. If you can get inside a bank lobby, talk to the bank manager. Show him/her the check, and ask if the physical check is indeed a bonafide government check. They have ways of knowing.

2) If it is indeed a valid check, don't cash it or deposit it yet. Call the IRS (start there) and ask them what the hell the money is for.

3) If it is not an official government check, keep it, but do nothing with it.

4) Never cash any kind of check until you know exactly what it is for. Even a cashiers check.

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My sister got a gov. check today for $986. [View all] Croney Apr 2020 OP

I remember back in another stimulus LakeArenal Apr 2020 #1

Oh. Same here. His starts with 00, mine with 85. Croney Apr 2020 #3

Sigh. So close to truth. Dark humor has a whole new meaning. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #5

Are you sure this isn't their fed income tax refund SCantiGOP Apr 2020 #2

She says they owe $3400 in federal taxes. Croney Apr 2020 #4

Maybe should wait to cash it until its origins are clear. 2naSalit Apr 2020 #6

She was on her way to deposit it so I'm sure it's too late for caution. Croney Apr 2020 #7

Make sure it is an actual check. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #8

Really? I'll ask her about it. She's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, Croney Apr 2020 #9

I hope this is not what happened, but I'd be very interested to know if it turned out to be. pnwest Apr 2020 #15

Is it signed by Donald J Fuckbucket? Alex4Martinez Apr 2020 #10

Ooh good question. I'll ask. Croney Apr 2020 #11

Her reply Croney Apr 2020 #16

Yay! As it should be! eom Alex4Martinez Apr 2020 #19

Really? I didn't have any idea. Thanks. Croney Apr 2020 #28

I think maybe it should be "Vona Robinson" Alex4Martinez Apr 2020 #42

Did The Donald sign it? Raven Apr 2020 #12

I'm waiting for her answer on that. Croney Apr 2020 #13

My sister's reply about signature Croney Apr 2020 #14

Nora Robinson? I could find no U.S. Treasury official by that name. subterranean Apr 2020 #43

Sounds weird and fishy but who knows........ Bengus81 Apr 2020 #17

Is her income high enough to where it would have reduced the $1,200 to LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #18

good point Kali Apr 2020 #20

But wasn't the reduction to be in $5 increments? LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #23

yeah, but who knows with this bunch of clowns Kali Apr 2020 #24

Yes, that was my impression as well. LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #25

Maybe they take taxes out? She's retired. Croney Apr 2020 #27

No taxes will be taken from an actual stimulus check. LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #32

The stimulus payments are not due to start until April 9th mnhtnbb Apr 2020 #21

I was under the impression Kali Apr 2020 #22

Perhaps Chainfire Apr 2020 #26

Here's what I would do: LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #29

She said the bank accepted it without question. Croney Apr 2020 #33

That doesn't mean the check is an official government check, necessarily. LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #34

It's a mystery then. Croney Apr 2020 #36

It could indeed be a good check from the treasury, LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #38

She's a Rethug. Maybe they are at the front of the line. Croney Apr 2020 #30

That is not the stimulus check n/t obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #31

That's very suspicious -- The amount should not be uneven lettucebe Apr 2020 #35

Too late, she went to the bank, they took it with no questions, Croney Apr 2020 #37

+1 LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #39

Maybe IRS found a error marlakay Apr 2020 #40

She says they owe $3400 though. Croney Apr 2020 #41

It could be an error from a previous year. Vinca Apr 2020 #44

any update on this? Kali Apr 2020 #45

No news. When I told her to be careful, she said Croney Apr 2020 #46

thanks for the reply, if you ever find out PM me! Kali Apr 2020 #47