A new stimulus check scam has emerged, falsely claiming that the government is providing eligible Americans with a $6,400 stimulus payment. Scammers are aggressively promoting this fake stimulus program online and via social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

They are using deepfake videos of controversial internet personality Andrew Tate to spread legitimacy about the non-existent $6,400 stimulus program. This detailed article will provide an in-depth overview of how the scam works, what to do if you are victimized, and the truth about stimulus programs in 2023.