Americans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their coronavirus stimulus payments.
Millions have already received the payment by direct deposit or check.
But now the IRS threw a curve ball to some who are still waiting by sending prepaid debit cards to nearly 4 million Americans to get their payment.
The problem?
The cards arrive in a plain envelope from “Money Network Cardholder Services” and it looks a heck of a lot like junk mail.
Some readers cut up the cards, thinking they were related to a scam. Others said the IRS’ tool told them to expect a check so when the cards arrived, they thought the cards were junk mail or solicitations and threw them out.
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It’s caused a lot of confusion.
“Two of my (elderly) clients were actually crying - one because she was sure it was as scam and threw out the card and the other because she has no idea what to do with it and due to COVID-19, will not be able to get to the bank any time soon,” Naomi Bergwerk, an accountant in Florham Park, told NJ Advance Media.
If you tossed the card, you can call Money Network at (800) 241-8100 and ask for a replacement. But it will cost you $7.50 to replace lost cards, Bergwerk said.
You can learn more about the card here.
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Karin Price Mueller may be reached at bamboozled@njadvancemedia.com.
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