they called me today I almost feel for it because I had applied for a grant so I thought I was really going to get it. Y'a stupid me for thinking they were being honest . I even gave them a routing number and account number!!! I hope they don't screw my over
Call or go to your bank asap! To report the fraud, go here:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support/general-support/grant-fraud.html
Their number is listed , along with an email address, at the top of the page.
Also here:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0113-government-grant-scams
Its ILLEGAL to ask for money to receive it:
Prize Offers: You Don’t Have to Pay to Play!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel17.shtm
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-telemarketing-scams
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They called me telling me about a grant and I sent them $700 thinking I would get it and it was a scam. Well needless to say I will never get my money back nor can I even get back in touch with them. After getting the money from me and actually wanting more out of me after I gave them $700 I told them I wanted my money back and I couldnt..