Government Grant Scam Reports & Reviews

Government Grant Scam Reports & Reviews (95)

- Camp Verde, AZ, USA • Jul 21, 2025

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Phone: (769) 553-1600
Address: Washington, DC 20001, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

Scammer contacted me by text to take my application for government grant. Took my personal information sans social security number. 2 and 1/2 hours later replied with success finding a grant. Was tolls I would have to pay $150 for handling and shipping fees for a check or cash. I opted for cash. This was the last message upon contact. Waiting for my money now I'm sure.

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- Minneapolis, MN, USA • May 26, 2025

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Phone: (347) 504-1249
Website: sbirp.org
Address: New Hyde Park, NY 11042, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I was told I was approved for a grant in the amount of 10,000 it was deposited into the account and 1,000 was deducted for a finders fee when trying to withdraw funds it says I'm unable to do to minimum having to be 10,000 so I emailed them to let them know this and this is what their reply was.

We are sorry you are experiencing this issue. Please note that the minimum withdrawal amount from your SBIRP account is $10,000. This is because the minimum approval amount for a grant is also $10,000, SBIRP does not approve grants below this threshold.

The only scenario where your SBIRP account balance could fall below $10,000 is if you used a Finder's code in your application and were approved for the minimum grant amount. In such cases, 10% of the grant is sent directly to the referrer's bank, potentially leaving you with less than $10,000.

Unfortunately, SBIRP cannot help you if your grant balance is below the minimum withdrawal threshold. We recommend working with your grant referrer, who can deposit the percentage they received back into your grant account, making you eligible to withdraw.

If you have any further questions, please let us know.

SBIRP Support.

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- Chicago, IL, USA • May 12, 2025

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Phone: (202) 670-8526
Address: Washington, DC 20554, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $1,400
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I received an email message indicating that I had been awarded a Grant in the amount of $9800.00 . In order to receive the grant I had to purchase (2) Gift Cards at Walmart, or Dollar General in the amounts of $600.00 and $800.00. They claimed these amounts were to cover transport fees since I resided in Illinois, in addition to Lawyer fees to cover the Incidental Acknowledgement Letter so my bank would accept the money being awarded. According to them, an attempt was made to my bank, but the amount was turned down, or not accepted by my bank, possibly due to the nature of the transaction, and/or the large amount.. After several attempts to resolve this issue, I later decided to cancel my request to receive the "Grant", and told them that I preferred to cancel everything. Then they told me that there would be a cancellation fee of $300.00 that I had to pay to them in order to get the money I had previously sent them. I sent them the $300.00, but never received the $1400. that I originally sent them. They just continuously told me that they are working on it. Several months have passed, and I still haven't received anything back from them. They deny being a scammed Company, however, they are, and I warn anyone to not accept any offer of a Grant from this, or possibly any other Company they may hear from. NICK FREEMAN is the individual who was working with me, and kept indicating that he's trying to get my money back, but it's been since last October, and nothing has been sent to me...

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- Summit Argo, IL, USA • May 09, 2025

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Phone: 1(708) 238-7272
Website: messenger
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Identity Theft

I was sent through messenger anout getting a grant. Anita Robinson said if I pd $700 I could get $50,000 in 10 days. They used my friend Alva ********* in this situation. They took my license info & I allowed them into my Facebook.

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- Monte Vista, CO, USA • Apr 20, 2025

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Website: Messenger
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

SSBG program. Multiple size different amounts with multiple pay amounts for shipping. Only thing they got was photo of both sides of my drivers license.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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Phone: (678) 253-8661
Address: GA, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I went to gov grant/loans site it took all info for application, on Monday received email stating I was approved, Juan called on Tuesday morning to do verify but could not reach we site so he sent link, after which he gave me all my info, so I believed. I had to verify bank acct routing info and upload copy front/back Co DL. once done Juan said they were going to finalize paperwork and then call me back for test deposit and e-signature. No phone call came, upon trying to call him back phone rang 2 times and disconnected me. I received notification from Navy Federal about suspicious activity to call immediately. We could not find any such business and Navy Federal rep closed both my accounts and reopened them with new account numbers but during the call Juan called 2 times and the representative said it was because he had try to access my accounts but was unable to due to suspicious activity alert blocks accounts until the customer verifies if it was them or not. Since he has called 3 mores times Tuesday night until 9:30 and has called 3 times today Wednesday 1-29-25 from original number and again now from another (678) area code leaving messages. They have all my info, SSN, copy of CoDL, DOB, and other personal info.

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- Arverne, NY, USA

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Website: www.dcpconsult.com
Address: NJ, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $2,500
Type of a scam: Government Grant

This website is a complete scam. It a ran by a woman named Latisha Gibbs. She lies to people and tell them she is putting in for grants and how good of a success rate she has. You will receive nothing, but excuse after excuse and lie after lie. Run far away. She is a good talker but full of LIES!! She is scamming so many people . She needs to be stopped.

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- Riverdale, MD, USA

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Phone: (877) 392-0973
Website: American GiveBack Act
Address: FL, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

He asked for my name, Social Security number, date of birth, address and phone number

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- Tobyhanna, PA, USA

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Address: WA, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

This is Federal Government Grant Program with the help and support of HCFS.. It is real and legitimate. Don’t be skeptical!! NOTICE: You have to keep this benefit secretly from the public notice until your grant money has been proceed and your winning money has been delivered to your doorstep. This is the part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by beneficiaries of this program. Your information has been saved on our database!!!

This is Federal Government Grant Program with the help and support of HCFS.. It is real and legitimate. Don’t be skeptical!!

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- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

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Phone: (708) 288-5412
Website: Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $200
Type of a scam: Government Grant

The individual contacted me via messenger about a government grant. Insured that I would be more than happy at the end of the conversation, he then had me transfer my funds from my bank account to cash app for the deposit of the grant. Also to accept him as new recipient to confirm the transfer of my funds.instead of a confirmation my money was sent to him and while supposedly trying to fix the issue and instead of sending my money back, I was left on hold and then disconnected from the call. After trying to reach this person I've been blocked.

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- Louisville, KY, USA

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Website: messenger
Address: CA, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

Yes claim to be giving away grant money of $20,000. If I send $100 first to her. Claiming to be a Government Organization. Agency Deanne Hedley

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- Athens, PA, USA

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Phone: (310) 933-3838
Address: Washington, DC, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

She said she worked for the U.Government under title 1. She was offering a $150,000 grant for personal expenses and a mortgage down payment free of taxes and doesn’t need to be paid back. Now asking for a fee of $1500 before fed ex can deliver the check on July 5th. I’m pretty sure this is a scam.

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- Bethlehem, PA, USA

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Phone: (202) 618-3229
Address: DC, WA, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I received a phone call by a man named Michael William. He informed me I was qualified for a 9,000 grant that would not be paid back, providing I purchased a 200 eBay Card and 9,200 would be granted to me. I almost fell for it, but before I purchased the eBay card I searched him on BBB. He was also listed by another complaint with his name listed. He was not register under the ScamPulse.com and there is not any Grant services known us Washington DC

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- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

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Phone: (904) 589-4037
Address: 200 independence Ave SW HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

A grant for approximately 26,000

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- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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Phone: (540) 753-4371
Address: Woodbridge, VA 22193, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $100
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I ws looking for grants through real estate investment groups and I saw a post about a guy offering grants - he then gave me a number to speak to via whatsapp. The person through whatsapp wanted me to send 100 of bitcoin which i did - and then later wanted me to pay for a stamp fee for 300 . I told him that I dont have that money and I want my 100 dollars back. hasnt responded back to me.

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Phone: (601) 440-0117
Address: 330 C Street S.W. Washington D.C., Washington, DC 20201, USA
Type of a scam: Government Grant

Contacted on Facebook - Invited to apply for a Government Grant. Mr. Anthony Smith Sr. Description: 'Undef and works at Government financial support Grant.' (This is Mr. Anthony Smith Sr. Facebook page - goes by Anthony Smith Sr.) I made contact and was informed to send $1500 to receive $90,000. I was informed it was a Government grant and did not need to pay it back. I do not know if this is legit or not?

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- New York, NY, USA

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Address: NY, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $150
Type of a scam: Government Grant

I was contacted by a friend in reference to a grant for governmemt worker, disable people. I contacted the person she gave. James Cowell Frisby. He contacted me and said that he was a goverment official and that he would help me fill out the grant. He asked for my name, gender,adrress,household income,cash at hand (which i found to be strange). This person tolled me that i would have to pay $150.00 in an Apple gift card. This is to fill out the application. I went ahead and bought the gift cards. Then this person said that i would have to pay $350 for a stamp fee. I ask why did he not tell me about additional fees. I said that he did fully disclosed all the process. I tolled i would have to get back to him on this additional fee. I got in contact with my friend who was telling me that she paid $500.00 and she got $50 ,000. She said "trust the process". I was still on the fencd about the additional monies and he said. Im a good christian. The authority rules and regulations is that they shall communicate via Tex/Facebook. Just follow the instructions and everything we are doing is backed by the CIA and LOCAL POLICE authorities for security reasons. Ive been working for 27 years doing this job. I asked if the $150.00 was refundable and he said its not lost, its fee for application. He keeped asking me how mych money did i have, i said not enought to cover $350.00. He keep pushing that the package was being prepared to send to me as soon as i payed the fee. Then he said that my friends package was there too. Only because i had said that i passed on his info to her. I never gave him her name. After a while he said he couldnt reach her. I felt it was kind of strange, i should have listen to my intuition. Trying to reach my friend but her phone was acting weird. Every time i called it would be clip i guess you could say because it never rang. Long story short i lost the money and ive learned a lesson. Im goin to see her and ask about this whole thing. Maybe her account was hacked i dont know but i wanted to report it as soon as possible.

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- Chester, PA, USA

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Phone: (202) 854-8691
Address: Washington DC, DC, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Government Grant

They were saying that I was eligible for $12,000 Grant they gave me a confirmation code and the number to call

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- Ambridge, PA, USA

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Address: PA, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $300
Type of a scam: Government Grant

They was offering a grant of $50000 dollars, all I had to do is buy a 500.00 gift card. I told them I didn't have that kind of money then they said 250.00 was good but I didn't have that either so they settled on 200.00, so I got a 200.00 gift card from amazon then they said the card didn't work. then they wanted more money, I offered 25.00 but they kept saying they needed 50.00. Ant help you can give thanks in advance.

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Type of a scam: Government Grant

ARPA 9000$ Grant Money 200$out of pocket

The first call had a india accident. After acknowledging who i was, he said i have an offer of a free grant for $9,000 he explained it was from the government and is offered to someone who had no criminal record and low income inder the federal ARPA program. He gave me a code of 6 numbers and a phone number to call. I called the 2nd person. More of an English accent. She also gave me the same information, that it was a grant. Both persons asked where would i want the funds deposited. Western union or my bank account. I said Western union. He checked for the nearest, which is Target. He said i will need to pay $200 to Target and buy a gift card and the money will be transferred in the gift card and the $200 will be returned to me once the transaction goes through. He further stated he will be with me on the phone all the way until the transaction is finished. I said i don't have $200. He told me that I have to do it today and not to give that 6 digit code to anyone because they could call and claim the money.

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