GREENSBORO, N.C. — In case you missed it, some folks who used Turbo Tax in 2016, 2017, or 2018 may be getting a check in the mail.
That headline alone means scammers are going to try and trick folks. So 2 Wants To Know is showing you how to make sure the email and check are real.
The email and check are not from Turbo Tax or its parent company Intuit. It's from the settlement fund administrator the company name is Rust.
The email is an alert, that's important. You don't need to click any links or give any information to get your check. Don't get tricked by a fake email, text, or call. You don't need to file a claim. Your check is coming automatically.
The emails are coming throughout the month of May, the checks will be mailed in May and early June.
THE CHECKER!
When you get the check, you can make sure it's real by using the checker. We found it in the FAQ section of the AG Settlement website. You'll put the check number and the claimant ID into the checker, and both are on the check.
QUICK FACTS
Most consumers will get checks for $30 but it could be as much as $85.
About 4.4 million people will be getting these emails and checks.
You don't have to pay or give info to get the check, it's automatic.
The money comes from a settlement of state attorneys general from all 50 states. It's to compensate customers who paid for tax prep services that should have been free for them.