FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt134.shtm
Look-alikes aren’t the real thing. Just because the caller says he’s from the “Federal Grants Administration” doesn’t mean that he is. There is no such government agency. Take a moment to check the blue pages in your telephone directory to bear out your hunch — or not.
They are absolutely NOT a legitimate company! They will ask you to western union a100.00 in which they will call a processing fee. As soon as the money is sent they will stop contact and you will never get the so called grant money as you were promised. I promise you that it is a SCAM that is being ran out of India. So do not waste your hard earned money in hopes of receiving a government grant because you will be sadly disappointed!
Thank you so much for the information you reported. I was laid of a month ago and am desperate for money but they are calling from a boiler room and also say they are from the US goverment. I have asked them several questions which they could not answer. They have been calling every day, 4 times plus per day and I finally asked for there phone number which led me to you. Thank you for taking the time to post this scam as I think alot of people are following into to it due the the state of the economy.