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Taxes

Yes, the tax deadline for people who filed extensions is on Oct. 16

Settlements

Yes, Capital One class action settlement payment emails are real

VERIFY viewers asked if emails they recently received from ‘EpiqPay’ are legitimate. Here’s how to be sure you’re not getting scammed.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Government

Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
Shutdown

Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown

Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.
Shutdown

During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Government

Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

We VERIFY if post offices, airports, national parks and museums will remain open or closed during a government shutdown, and whether you can get a passport.
Government

Every federal worker impacted by the shutdown will get paid eventually

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? Do furloughed federal workers get back pay? VERIFY answers your top questions.
Settlements

Yes, the FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Scams

USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams

Have you received an unsolicited text appearing to be from the postal service, claiming you have an undelivered package? Here’s why that message is a scam.
National

No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

We VERIFY how much the Big Three car companies actually pay their workers, who recently went on strike.
National

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.