Beware of a scam text claiming to offer a $1,400 stimulus check from the IRS, as the agency does not send such messages. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information through fake alerts. The scam is connected to recent news about stimulus payments, but the real payments are automatic and do not require any action from recipients. The IRS does not contact taxpayers via text, email, or social media for personal information, so be cautious of any such messages. Avoid clicking on any links in suspicious texts to protect yourself from potential malware or fraud.