Anyone who has received a Covid-19 payment from the US in error, is being urged to contact the IRS.
A number of former J1 visa holders and people who were studying in the States in 2018 or 2019 have been affected.
A payment of 1,200 dollars has been made to some accounts that they are not entitled to.
Marketing Manager of Taxback.com. Laura McHugh, says it could potentially affect thousands of people:
