Internationa Grant Fraud scam

Why did I get a call from the government?

Scammers often impersonate to be government officials in an attempt to coerce you into sending them money or to steal your personal information.

Does the US government give out random grants?

Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Someone might offer you a grant to pay for education, home repairs, home business expenses, or unpaid bills. But they’re all scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.

Can you get free money from the government?

Free Money from the Government

The federal government does not offer grants or “free money” to individuals to start a business or cover personal expenses, contrary to what you might see online or in the media. Websites or other publications claiming to offer “free money from the government” are often scams.

Is the government giving away $9000?

Phone scam: ‘You have been chosen to receive a $9,000 government grant…’

Is the government grant legit?

Grant applications are usually free as they are sourced at the federal or state/county level with public funds. If you are asked to submit a fee to apply for the grant or learn more about it, there’s good chance it is scam. Asking for an application fee is the number-one way scammers make their money.

Does the government ever call you?

Be advised, federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from an agency’s legitimate phone number.

What is a grant payment?

A government grant is a financial award given by a federal, state, or local government authority for a beneficial project. It is effectively a transfer payment.