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    What is grant fraud? Grant fraud typically occurs when award recipients attempt to deceive the government about their spending of award money. Such behavior amounts to "lying, cheating and stealing," according to the Department of Justice. Learn more about the responsibilities of entities that receive federal grant funds. What is a grant scam?

  2. Scammers ask you for information or money. Government grant scammers might start by asking for personal information, like your Social Security number, to see if you “qualify” for the grant (you will). Then they’ll ask for your bank account information — maybe to deposit “grant money” into your account or to pay up-front fees.

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  4. Report Fraud. If you think you may have been a victim of a government grant scam, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online, or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. You can also report grant-related scam attempts to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.

  5. In grant award audits, fraud is a key consideration. Let’s talk about audit findings related to defrauding government funds. Types of grant fraud . According to the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Possible Grant Fraud Indicators handbook, fraud related to grant awards is often hard to detect. It could include any of the following:

  6. Grant funds are awarded for a specific “public purpose” and grantees must use those funds as agreed and within certain parameters including the Office of Management and Budget Circulars and granting agency guidelines. Most issues of fraud, including grant fraud, essentially relate to “lying, cheating, and stealing.”.

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  7. Report Fraud. If you think you may have been a victim of a government grant scam, report it to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. You can also report grant-related scam attempts to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.

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