#covid-19-relief

#covid-19-relief

IRS is distributing over $2 billion in automatic checks to Americans due to unclaimed stimulus payments from 2021. Most eligible taxpayers will receive up to $1,400.

High-profile artists exploited COVID-19 relief funds, using taxpayer dollars for personal luxury instead of aiding struggling venues.

Artists sought to enhance their affluent lifestyles while taking advantage of government grants aimed to help the entertainment industry during the pandemic.

Two individuals were charged with stealing $2.1 million in pandemic benefits through identity theft.

Investigators identified over 120 fraudulent applications submitted using stolen identities.

Lisa Bloom agreed to pay settlements for allegedly making false claims to secure pandemic relief funds.