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Government Grant Scam Reports & Reviews (94)

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

Scammer's website www.facebook.com
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location FL 33914, USA
Total money lost $4,550
Type of a scam Government Grant

I was contacted by someone I thought was a high school friend via Facebook Messenger. Initially, there was small talk about a hospital stay and daily life. A few days went on and then there was talk about how he got his financial life turned around by The Worker's Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation. He explained that they offer grants to those individuals that are retired as well as other categories. All I had to do was search Facebook for TheCompensationCenter.1 and then follow the page. After that submit an email to the one on the page asking for an application. Once I submitted the email I was contacted by someone identifying themself as Anthony Sebastian the online representative from the Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program. He explained what the board did: The Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation was established in mid-2000. We make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographical restrictions on our subsidy. Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or other similar organizations are eligible for the relief funds.

The Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation works to expand opportunities in the community. We offer Grant-Making to support Family-planning, Individual use, environmental, education, human services and More.... I filled out the application with just a few items, including Name, address, and annual salary, and had to upload the front and back of my driver's license. After submitting he followed up with another email that wanted 3 questions answered: Who told you about The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program ?

What is your reason of contacting The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program ?

The funds which will be giving to you by The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program, what will you use it for ?

After submitting the answers, I was approved for a grant of my choosing.

Thank you for answering those questions. Congratulations, Your application has been approved. All what you said have been recorded down for Security purpose and we apologize for taking your time, We just want meaningful reasons for you getting funds from us.

Finally, your Cash/Cheque will be ready but you will have to choose the preferable Grant-making Funds amount you will like us to help you with or how much you needed assistant with?

And note; the funds are not to be paid back, its a new way to build the community and make it become great.

Note; Before all participants got their Funds, they all paid for CASE-FILE FEE and DELIVERY FEE.

Are you ready now to proceed if Yes,

The list amount to choose your preferable amount.

$100,000.00

$150,000.00

$200,000.00

$300,000.00

$400,000.00

$500,000.00

$750,000.00 (Individuals & Organization)

$950,000.00 (Individuals & Organization)

Other More....( Individuals & Organization)

Choose your preferable claiming amount.

I choose $400K since I thought I could fix all items and invest. The fee he came back with was $2499.99. I was to submit via these options: You will be making your payment to the delivery department available cashier information via Western union, Zelle, MoneyGram, Cash deposit, Cash APP, Bitcoin, Bank transfer. Please choose your preferable payment method you would like to use so as the cashier can confirm the available method to use. The Cashier information for your payment.

Receiving information: Rachel Bartow

Adress:573 Galice Rd Merlin OR

City: Medford

State: Oregon

Zipcode:97532

Country: USA

Bank name: Evolve Bank

Address: 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 300

Memphis, Tennessee

Deposit Accounts

City: Memphis

State: Tennessee

ZIPCODE: 38119

Country: USA

Account number: 2**********3

Swift code/Routine number: 0*******8

As soon as your payment is completed kindly forward the receipt of payment for the delivery cashier confirmation.

I tried a wire transfer, but that didn't go through. In my comments, I added The Lawrence Foundation. This was rejected by Evolve Bank. I then had to switch to CashApp which had delivery limits. Eventually, I sent the required amount plus a $50 fee for a total of $2550.00. After that, I had to submit funds to cover insurance on delivery. $7999.99. Each time I was reaching out to the fake friend asking if he had to do this too. He explained that he did and not to worry as the funds will be in your hand within 72 hours. After sending the limit on CashApp I was instructed to send the remaining balance via a bank transfer.

there were so many red flags that I missed that I could kick myself for not doing a better job of research. My fake friend got the middle initial of the real person wrong, the date of birth wrong (both year and month) and just a few posts talking about this money-available option. The agent, Mr. Sabastion also had a bunch of red flags. Why did he use an AOL account for this organization? The Facebook page has no comments, just copy and paste stories from the actual "Lawrence Foundation". The page itself TheCompensationCenter.1 - Why the point 1? The Lawrence Foundation website explains that scammers are using their site for information to set up fake websites. As of this submission, I am still getting emails from Mr. Sabastion asking for the remaining money,

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- Tacoma, WA, USA

Scammer's website Facebook
Scammer's address 7911 Hardwick Drive, New Pt Richey, FL 34653, USA
Country United States
Victim Location WA 98445, USA
Total money lost $7,000
Type of a scam Government Grant

I was told that friends that we know was doing this, and talk to them on Facebook and they confirm it. Did not know that they were hacked. Got in touch with Terry Barlett DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HER REAL NAME. It could be Patricia Rae Michalsli. She told me about C.D.B.G. And I could get a grant for 150,000. But I have to pay 7,000. for fees. Sent the money (6-26-2023) to FL.UPS. And now she said I have come up with 15,000 more because the IRS has the money and we have to pay for Taxes. I talk to our friends today and they did not anything about it. I told Terry that I wanted my money back. She said I have to pay the money if I want my money. I do not want anyone to loss there money. Hope you can HELP me Thank-you

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- Cedar Bluff, VA, USA

Country United States
Victim Location VA 24609, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

Caller said I was drawn to get a Federal Government Grant. Told me to go get a gift card and call her while in the store. Was suppose to be an activation fee.

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- Lynchburg, VA, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 261-4837
Country United States
Victim Location VA 24502, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

US a grants website is designed to get your personal information by telling you sign up it’s free after they get your personal information they hit you with a surprise fee of $29.99 they are baiting customers with a free sign up to steal their personal information

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Scammer's website Messager
Scammer's address NY, USA
Country United States
Victim Location PA 19146, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

They m messaged under one of my Facebook friends and told me I should apply for a grant and to buy an Apple card tell them the number and they would reimburse me

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Scammer's website Ssbf/eda
Scammer's address 2470 Rhodesian Drive, Clearwater, FL 33763, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location FL 33763, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

It was suppose to be a grant from ss

I didn't give them money but I gave them last 4 of my social and name and address

They used my close friend to send a false text from

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Scammer's address NY, USA
Victim Location NY 10550, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

The scammer David Smith claims to be a United Nation government that loan money to you and try to get you to send money to him first but he was on Facebook his skin his name is David Smith is Dan 782653nn62 I was a c

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Scammer's address Brooklyn, NY, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location VA 23666, USA
Total money lost $220
Type of a scam Government Grant

They said they were government official on Facebook.com agent susan linda i send hers 220 dollars and i was going to get back 200.000

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Victim Location OH 45385, USA
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

Received a message from my friend indicating she got over $300,000 in a government grant and was wanting me to contact her for more information. I know this is scam.

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Scammer's phone (423) 647-1550
Scammer's website Don't Know
Scammer's address Chattanooga, TN 37401, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location ON M1E 4S8, CAN
Type of a scam Government Grant

Got a text offering me 100,000 for free by just there phone number.

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- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

Scammer's phone (410) 468-4194
Scammer's address UT, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MD 21060, USA
Total money lost $1,999
Type of a scam Government Grant

The scammer called me and told me I was going to get a grant for $6000 told me I had to pay 1999 for a down deposit in order to get the grant. He gave me a fake phone number said his name you hit my foot said his name was James He gave me a confirmation number he was Indian sounded like and he took 1999 out of my cash app account he told me that I would get the money within a couple hours or 24 hours he gave me a fake phone number, which ended up being a addiction clinic

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- Riverview, FL, USA

Country United States
Victim Location FL 33579, USA
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam CryptoCurrency

A friend of mine on Facebook was posting information about FEMA payments. He was sharing his drivers license and a recorded video of him saying it’s legit which is what fooled me thinking I could trust this person.

I asked questions about the process. He showed me a price list of how much I could pay to receive X amount in return. (Desperate to pay rent, I fell for it)

I was told to purchase through bitcoin. I have screen shots of all the steps he walked me through. I know nothing about bitcoin and was unaware that transactions cannot be refunded through bitcoin and cash app. The scammer was using someone else’s social media profile to gain trust from people who knew the actual person.

I basically spent money and received nothing and I’m stuck now trying to figure out if there’s a way to track this person or receive a refund for being mislead.

All that I have is the cash app tag from the person who actually scammed me or at least where the money was sent to. I can only assume that this is the actual scammer and not the friend I thought I was speaking to.

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- Bronx, NY, USA

Scammer's phone 3477406014
Scammer's website Facebook
Scammer's address NY, USA
Country United States
Victim Location NY 10460, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

I was contacted by Nazarene griffin about a person named Agent Larry Stevenson. he wanted me to pay a so called delivery fee of $2000 to be able to receive 100 000.and when i said i don't have $2000to pay for the delivery fee he strongly insisted i go to rite aid and get 4 500$pre paid cards, and give it to the person that brings me the $100,000 check.. again i said i don't have that kind of money to give to anyone he kept insisting i get the money from some where so that i don't lose the ubi government grant.when i asked him for more info about this grant.he just kept insisting that i figure out how to get the money so i don't lose the ubi grant.when agent Larry Stevenson. no phone number to reach out to him.the same for Naz griffin who was the director of the program i was in called the DOE FUND in Harlem.

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Victim Location OH 44691, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

They asked for a picture of my license all my info were I live and they said I qualify for a $16,000 grant but I had to send $400, then I knew it was a scam. I didn’t send anything.

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Scammer's phone 8043983954
Scammer's website Federal government-RCF GRANT PROGRAM
Scammer's address OK, USA
Victim Location OK 73139, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

He asked me for my date of birth and my address my email I did not give him my credit card number because he said it would be $800 and then he would give me 50,000. He used a friend of mine to get to me and I don’t know if that’s true or not I’ve tried to call her no answer in fact when I went in to look at her Account I said we weren’t friends so I went back in and put her name in and say we’re friends so I think I got scammed but I didn’t give them any of my bank information but I did give them my email and my address and that’s kind of scary . When I googled it his business federal government RCF grant program it went straight to messenger after I said I contacted the ScamPulse.com heard back from him I just feel rotten.

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Scammer's phone 2028509867
Victim Location FL 32310, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

I was contacted by this person stating I qualified for a government grant. And wanted me to pay to verify and activate the grant. They wanted the funds via XBOX card or Ebay gift card.

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Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location OK 73061, USA
Type of a scam Credit Cards

i contacted on facebook. co. m/agent robert madison 1044334289513881 i was told that i need to file for program. so the he asked for full name and address than he said i was on the list? never said what list. than after some time he came back and said i would get 150,000.00$but then said i would need to by a 1000.00$ cradt card threw them. i have not done this at this time . i thought gov. grant money was free you did not have to pay for it. i have till 28th of this mought to get it. at that time i have to send a copy of the cards back side to them to prove i have done this and 48hr i would have the money.

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Victim Location 50263
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Government Grant

Saw on Facebook for a free gov. Grant. A person from Hawaii contacted me and stated he needed 200.00 for certificate preparations but now he wants 800.00 more for insurance.

We refuse to pay.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Scammer's phone 2026703750
Country United States
Victim Location OH 44103, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

I answered a call on my cell phone. The phone number they wanted me to call back was 202-670-3750. Caller Richard Owens. Extension 113.He caller knew my full name. Calling from the government. We are issuing Government fees that you do not have to pay back. Not everyone can get this. For low income people. No bankruptcy. $9000. Gave me my own code. NS155. Three ways to get money. First they asked for my bank account number. Second. Do you have a credit card to put money on. Third. Do you know where Western Union is located ? They will send my money Western Union. I did not give out any personal information or send money. I had to pay them $200 and I would receive $9200 in ten minutes. I figured it was a scam.

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- Zanesville, OH, USA

Country United States
Victim Location OH 43701, USA
Type of a scam Government Grant

I got a message from a friend on messenger and she told me to contact this said person to receive grant money. So I did and it said I had to pay to receive money. Immediately red flags went up and I blocked that person.

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