Telephone Scam
#Scam #Advice In the past couple weeks I have received a couple of calls on my cell phone, telling me that I have been selected to receive a grant from the US Government. In case you get one, please be advised these are scams. They give you some random reason, such as you are unemployed, and tell you that you can choose where to claim the funds, such as Walmart, CVS, etc (someplace that has a Western Union and you will need to pay a small fee (250 - 300) to get the funds.
I have been through a couple government grants processes for nonprofits, and please believe me when I tell you the Federal government does not randomly select individuals to receive grants. Receiving a grant is a long and arduous process where you must proved that you meet the exact qualifications for the grant.
Thanks I have just received calls from them
OH Kay! This is DEFINITELY a scam, you're so right! For all you Jobcasers out there, the government will never ever call you to offer you grant money!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Kay!
You never get something for nothing. If someone offers you something for nothing, beware! Anytime you deal with the government you have to supply all.kinds of documentation and they dont contact.you by phone. You would receive a letter on government letterhead. Come on peop l e, use your common sense. And I don't know anybody who would just hand over $250- $300 without being positive who it is going to. Anybody who would must have too much money.