To help consumers navigate the coronavirus crisis, PennPIRG Education Fund has published several new guides offering tips on everything from scams to stimulus checks.

Since Congress passed the relief package to help Americans, businesses, and non-profits survive the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous new scams have emerged to take advantage of people’s financial needs.

The top 6 coronavirus stimulus check scams guide covers the most common and widespread scams, such as fake checks, and offers tips on how to avoid scams in general.

Meanwhile, the how to pay utility bills during COVID-19 guide offers tips on how to handle bill payment issues, reduce bills, and avoid scams and other dangers.

Finally, the receiving your stimulus check for COVID-19 guide has all the information people need to know about COVID-19 relief payments. This includes details of who is eligible to receive the stimulus check and how much a person or a business will receive.

In addition to these guides, PennPIRG Education Fund has been publishing new guides and tips each week to help consumers who are experiencing numerous public health and financial challenges avoid virus-related scams, fake products claiming to cure the disease, and price gouging.

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