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Deadra Stubblefield

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Registration Coordinator at Mountainseed Appraisal Management Company
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Is this a scam?
I received a call today stating that I was randomly chosen to receive $9,000 in free federal grant money, because I pay my bills on time. I have heard of free grant money, but have never received a call about this until now. Some jobs don't pay this much unless you are the owner, executive, stockholder, or have that dream job of sorts. What screamed scam to me was the rep told me to register myself through purchasing a $250 I-tunes card. After registering, I can receice the money through Western Union or Money Gram. Free grant money may exist, but who knows for sure? Has anyone else received any forms of communication like this?
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Jim Flack

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I just may be the droid you are looking for.
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Total 100% bullshit SCAM!!! Probably based out of India. DO NOT FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THIS.
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Hi Deadra! It's DEFINITELY a scam. Please don't give these people any of your information! They might ask for your bank account information to "transfer the money to you" (--they won't! they will TAKE your money!) or they might ask you to pay for the "release of funds" (--there are no funds, you're just giving away your money!) so I recommend you cut off contact with these people ASAP!
You can read more about government grant scams (which are fairly common) here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0113-government-grant-scams