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   Are government grants a scam?

   • 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. Scammers reach you in lots of ways. They put ads online for (fake) government grants.

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   Are there any grant scams?

   • Because of their popularity, there are lots of grant scams out there. Here’s what to look out for to avoid getting scammed. It can start with an innocuous email. Something like this: “Congratulations, small business owner. Based on your tax information, you qualify for a free federal grant for $10,000. Click here to claim your money .”

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   Are fake grants a scam?

   • According to the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and other Federal Agencies, fake U.S. grant scams are on the rise across the country. Did you apply for a grant? Legitimate grants do not show up at your door as a surprise—you have to apply for them. So, if you are offered a grant you know nothing about, most likely it is a scam. Is a fee involved?

   How to Tell If a Government Grant Offer Is a Scam or Legitimate

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   How do I find out if a grant is a scam?

   • Grant scams are so common that a variety of government websites keep track of them. Grants.gov has a list of sites you can access to watch for and report scams. The Better Business Bureau has a scam tracker website that tracks scams in your local area. Chat with other local business owners in your network as well; they might alert you to new scams.

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   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.

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   February 24, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is alerting the public to a fraud scheme that uses social media and fake websites to steal money from individuals by offering fake HHS grants.

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   How to Recognize and Avoid Grant Scams. If an individual contacts you about an opportunity to obtain free money in the form of a grant from the federal government, be extremely wary. You are likely being targeted as part of a scam.

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   May 18, 2022 · Small Business. 5 Grant Scams to Avoid in 2024. Updated Aug. 5, 2022 - First published on May 18, 2022. By: Liz Froment. Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate...

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   Feb 24, 2023 · Scammers may offer fake HHS grant money in exchange for personal or financial information, such as your Social Security number, date of birth, address, bank account number, login information, or copies of your personal identification.

8. www.snopes.com › fact-check › government-grantsGovernment Grant Scams | Snopes.com

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   Feb 26, 2009 · Government Grant Scams. Scammers promise to hook up victims with a variety of government grants. Barbara Mikkelson. Published Feb. 26, 2009. Image courtesy of Federal Trade Commission. Claim:...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · According to the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and other Federal Agencies, fake U.S. grant scams are on the rise across the country. Here are five ways to spot a grant scam: Did you apply for a grant? Legitimate grants do not show up at your door as a surprise—you have to apply for them.