They are asking me for 200 dls secure deposit to release $ 9,000.00 dls grant from government

Just stole almost 2 grand from me saying $800 was down payment for a grant and after they got my information stole money out of my account.

Go to your bank in person and file fraud complaints, you also need to file a complaint with your local PD as well. You also need to file complaints here:

To report fraud grants:

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

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action

Trena, please go to your bank on the next business day and close your account and open a new one with a new number. Otherwise, they will drain you dry.

Also, since they presumably have your personal information, please place flags on your credit report with Experian,TransUnion , and Equifax.

Please also file a report with your local authorities, your state's attorney general, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the FTC. You can also report this to the real US Grants website by going to http://www.grants.gov then click on support, and in the drop down menu, click on grant fraud. The number and email address will be listed at the top of the page.

oops, Sorry Willow.. Both of us posting at the same time..