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Watermark All stimulus checks are printed on watermark paper that reads U.S. TREASURY, which can be seen from both the front and the back of the check when it is held up to a light. The watermark is light and cannot be reproduced by a copier.

A clear sign of a text scam is by checking the sender's contact information. If it's a lengthy, random email address or the phone number is much longer than your average 10-digit phone number or common five or six-digit phone number, it may be a text scam.

Other than IRS Secure Access, the IRS does not use text messages to discuss personal tax issues, such as those involving bills or refunds. The IRS also will not send taxpayers messages via social media platforms.

There are typically three ways the IRS will contact you: a mailed letter, a phone call or a personal visit.

Taxpayers need to remember that the IRS will not contact them by text message or social media and ask for personal or financial information. The IRS will also not initiate contact by phone or email.

The FTC advises: "The IRS won't contact you by phone, email, text message, or social media with information about your stimulus payment, or to ask you for your Social Security number, bank account, or government benefits debit card account number. Anyone who does is a scammer phishing for your information.

No, many companies, including your bank, might contact you through text message. This is why it's important to know how certain companies might try to get in touch with you. You can normally select your contact preferences, such as phone call, email or text message, in your profile.