I totally fell for this April Fools Joke
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My husband can attest that I was fuming over this story. It was a total WTF moment.
Most taxpayers will get anywhere from $600 to $1,200 from Uncle Sam as part of the federal plan to stimulate the economy. But many taxpayers will use the money to pay down debts instead. So, the IRS isn't taking any chances. Rico Gagliano reports.Brava! Brava!Like many subprimers, they're having a hard time paying the mortgage. So, eager for their $1,200 rebate check, they filed their taxes in February.
Stacey: And I was expecting -- or we were expecting -- a rebate check shortly thereafter.
It eventually arrived. Sort of.
Gordon: We get this thing in the mail. It's addressed from the IRS. I had no idea what it was.
Stacey: So, we open up the package, and, well actually, I can show you what was inside of it. Do you want to come see it?
Rico: Yeah, sure.
Stacey: It's an air conditioner.
My husband can attest that I was fuming over this story. It was a total WTF moment.
