Government Grant Scams

Although government grant scams have been around almost as long as the government itself, the majority of the sites being advertised today didn't exist before the November 2008 election.(using OBAMA to steal your money, as if Obama is not stealing our money already)

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/grant_scam_ads.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/scam_alerts/grant.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/ftc_stimulus_scam.html

Thank you 4 posting this they sound fake & had the nerve 2 be rude cause I asked so many question...

but they called me from a different number & (202) 657-5337. That's why ppl please ask questions don't jus let them steal your money cause I really couldn't afford 2 give them no $250 I have bills 2 pay but he said the (federal  government of the United States) had a check for $9000.00 for me. That will make anybody jump up but I didn't I checked into 1st...

I had a call saying that I had a $10,000 scholarship federal grant and I wanted to know was it true and I need someone to contact me the customer service name was Caroline is this real

It's a total scam.  Originates in India and Pakistan.There is no grant.  They will ask you for upfront fees by untraceable means.  Say money cards.  Then you'll never hear from them again.  Ignore them and DO NOT send them any money.

say you were pcik to get a grant for 5166.00 from us dept health & human services on 200 independence ave sw,  hhh building, washington dc 20201