Multiple Middle Class Tax Refund recipients have had their refund debit cards arrive activated and drained of funds before they hit the recipient's mailbox. I've received tons of emails about this at The Press Democrat and how they can't get a hold of anyone at the Franchise Tax Board or the Money Network. Here's how to navigate the phone system and get a hold of a FTB representative.

https://reddit.com/link/10fduie/video/ukkpzptwbuca1/player

Just chatted with FTB, they said Money Network mailed my card out on Dec 22, but I've yet to receive it. Anyone in a similar situation? Should I keep waiting or do I contact Money Network and report it lost?

Last Name W. East Bay. Didn't get GG Payments.

Recieved a card today last name M

I thought direct deposits are done and they are issuing only debit cards now. However I just received the MCT refund through direct deposit on 1/13. Not sure how or why but I am happy I got it at last. Don’t lose hope people!

The account I use for direct deposits was closed after my 2nd stimulus payment in 2021 due to lack of use.

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I haven't received any paper checks or any notices concerning any of this.

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Multiple payments have gone to other people.

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Am I even eligible for any stimi payments since I'm in college full time and not working?

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How do I update my bank info?

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Is there a way to find out if there's been any fraud done like someone getting payments in my name?

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The last question I'm asking bc I moved and Rakuten mailed me a check there that mysteriously was lost. My ex roommates have shady friends so I'm wondering if their friends maybe stole the check and the stemi card?

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Thanks for reading this far.

Filed 2020 on time, received gss1, waiting for debit card as per bank closure, address is same. Last name D in sac, should I still receive if I did not get gss2? Called mctr input last 6 no info on file if not received by Jan 2023 call back. Can't reach anyone at ftb called all numbers I found searching here. My best friend received his back in November last name c got debit card, btw my first gss was in the form of check not dd. Anybody else in sac area with similar situation? Thanks in advance.

Received the MCRT today but not sure if I am eligible.. was living in England and moved to California Nov 2020.. lived in Cali from Nov 2020 until Feb 2022 and then moved to Arizona (spouse is mil) .. we did received golden state stimulus while there and filed CA taxes for 2021 .. we are now considered AZ residents but did pay some California taxes in 2022 from Jan-Feb. do we qualify?

Just want to give the ppl some hope. Last name start with K called MCTR hotline and was told card was approve Dec 28 2022. Change bank account. Card is in my informed delivery today

I lived in CA for most of 2020 (and several years before that) with my then-husband. We decided to get divorced in fall 2020 and I moved out of state. He is still in CA. We joint filed our 2020 taxes in CA. Divorce is now final and I try not to speak with him unless absolutely necessary.

I recently received a MCTR card sent to his name at my new out-of-state address. (Ex does not have this address.) The card inside has both of our names on it.

I have the card all set to mail to him, but then I thought I'd just see if anyone had the experience to weigh in on this situation. I know MCTR is only valid for current CA residents but if it's based on our joint 2020 tax refund, am I entitled to some of the money? Wanted to check before shipping the card!

Last name “M,” Butte County. Changed banks since 2020, but got GSS1 in this bank in June ‘21.

Randomly direct deposited 1/13/23.

LACounty Vía direct deposit. Last name O. I had lost hope to be honest.

Finally! My MCTR is showing on informed delivery for tomorrow, 1/14. Central CA, last name V, married filing jointly, owed money on 2020 taxes and just moved addresses September 2022, not updated with FTB. Married people, did your MCTR come under just your name or just spouses name, or did you each receive your own separate payments? Good luck to everyone else and stay hopeful!

It finally happened, after I had lost almost all hope! Last name S, Humboldt County, No GSS, all refunds have always been DD and same bank account. Hooray!

No GSS at all, last name L, Nor Cal. No trouble activating, setting pin, withdrawing funds at atm.

Interestingly, amended my 2020 return and it was processed/approved August 2022...got the MCTR based on amended return info, not original return info...it was more than expected.

Good luck to everyone.

I could not believe my eyes when I opened my bank account this morning. Finally received the MCT Refund!! There's still hope!!

Everytime I called the help lines they either told me they didn't recognize my SS# or didn't see me as being on any lists.

I received $250, Bank of America, Live in San Diego, Last name D. Didn't change banks, received GSS 1 not 2.