As soon as next week the economic stimulus plan checks will be pouring into bank accounts and household mailboxes. To learn more about the stimulus plan and when to expect a check (it’s ordered by the last two digits of your Social Security Number), read a CNN Money article about the plan here.

Unfortunately you won’t be the only one waiting for your check. Mail thieves could also be on the lookout for these checks since they know that these checks are on the way.

According to the IRS, identity thieves are already pushing scams involving the stimulus payments. At least one telephone scam is making the rounds using the proposed rebates as bait. News release IR-2008-11, IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting, has more details.

• FAQ about the Stimulus Plan - IRS
• How to Detect Mail Theft - Stolen Mail: Advice from USPS
• Reporting Mail Theft

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