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- Bangor, PA, USA • Jan 02, 2024
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Facebooked from an old friend? She said she got $100,000 from this outfit. I believed her and applied for $40,000. The said to send $1,000 in gift cards, so I did( dumb ***). Then they said their armored car was robbed! They asked for $300 to arrange a security company to guard next delivery.( I sent it) Then their truck was involved in an accident, 2 employees seriously injured! Now they want $200 to repair trucks. Then they wanted $500 for extra security guards(sent it) Now they want $500 more. I said that's enough and stopped sending gift cards. The mans named I dealt with was Murphy Richie phone number 415-251-5620.

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- Bangor, MI, USA • Dec 14, 2023
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Was told I was applying for a grant. Sent him cash because I could not use my bank card. Then gift cards which I should have known better. After I was told the grant was paid in full, then was informed I needed to pay gas which after a week, I did 150. Driver supposedly ran out of gas coming to my house, want another 250 which I have refused to pay. Still they are trying to convince me this is for real and just need to pay the driver. They will not answer my questions about where did the money go. This has been going on since May. I am out my savings and they will not give me the grant which they said it was paid in full. Or return the money I sent. Which they say they can not do that because the grant is mine. I truly wish I had thought about this and knew it was a scam. But now I am out this money. Please help

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- Radcliff, KY, USA
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Scammer indicated that I was eligible for a grant of between 50k to 500k.

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- Cleveland, TN, USA
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The called my phone claiming the government was giving me a one time free federal grant of 9000 dollers i had been picked cause i had never filed bank rupt. He said it was a grant from the government that i would not have to pay back. Told me he would give me my code that i would need to enter when i called 202 922 5512. He got my bank info .but when i called the number and gave my code thats when he told me i needed 200 doller processing fee.i told him i didnt have 200 dollars and he told me that i could call back when i got the 200 and we could proceed.i have no ideal if this is real or a scam .but am trying to find out

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- Lynchburg, VA, USA
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Frequent messages concerning a grant for $100,000 but I would have to send $500 document fee first.

Patrician Hall, agent.

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA
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He got a grant for me and to transfer the funds i need a gift card i gave them 200 dollers already and now he needs 300 more to complate this transaction so he keep calling me to get the 300.00

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ScamPulse.com Scam Report Entered on behalf of victim by ScamPulse.com Employee: They introduced themselves as the gov't entity agent Donald Scott in charge of the grant program. They say they would like to tell the victim about the program that might be able to help through tough economical positions. The victim wouldn't have to pay the grant back. Was sent a NIH document that asked for all personal information including social security, private financials, and other info. Was advised to pay collateral $1500 up front to receive the grant payment and to keep grant money secret and to not let others know.

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The scammer looks to get paid to this cash app Wynnd $VoxVixensDen

Offering government grants posing as Department of Human Health Services Grant and hacks messenger acquaintances falsely also. My personal information was stolen!!!

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I was sent a letter saying, I will receive $1000 to pay my biils. The only thing I had to do was to pay $60.So I sent them a check for $60 addressde to "National Funds Clearing House." Which was sent on 7/8/23 and was cashed in on 7/19/23,

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I received a text saying I could qualify for a one time pmt of $10,650 for hardship. No paying back. He verified me through ID.me. His name was Toni Arcadia. He got my email and ID.me password. My routing/checking numbers.Got my s.s. #. Asked for a photo of the front and back of my debit card. Said I would get the grant money the next day. (Did not) I am concerned about my personal info. Also 215-266-7567. Tried to upload conversation but did not work. Kelly Higgins

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She scams people to pay for a free grant for a fee to deliver the grant and the management and Marilyn Rivera sends cops and fbi sends pictures of a fake grant Facebook alot of people say it scammed.

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Approved for a Grant that says it was processed and never went through they kept asking for more money to make the grant go through faster

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- Jefferson, GA, USA
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Said that I could get a one time life grant for 100,000.00 but I had to send them 2000.00 to get FedEx to deliver it. They first said it was a grant but then they kept saying it was winnings. They did get my driver lic4ense and ss # what do I need to do

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Said was from BCA federal grant company could qualify for grant money of $70,000 to $100,000 if paid $500. Asked for my license. I did not give that. My friends account was hacked and it came from her account friends listhttp://m.me/100013442918196 It’s a financial department of Build Community Catalogue Appeals Assistant(BCCAA), They are Helping the old, Retired, semi-retired, disabled,, hard-hearing, self-employed, widowed, divorced, low in coming, youth Workers, medical bills, etc. I got the sum of $50,000 when I apply for the Program. Do you know how to apply?It was all about the Build community Catalogue Appeals AsSIstance(BCCAA) program. Are you aware?It was all about the Build community Catalogue Appeals AsSIstance(BCCAA) program. Are you aware?

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- Cape Coral, FL, USA
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I was contacted by someone I thought was a high school friend via Facebook Messenger. Initially, there was small talk about a hospital stay and daily life. A few days went on and then there was talk about how he got his financial life turned around by The Worker's Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation. He explained that they offer grants to those individuals that are retired as well as other categories. All I had to do was search Facebook for TheCompensationCenter.1 and then follow the page. After that submit an email to the one on the page asking for an application. Once I submitted the email I was contacted by someone identifying themself as Anthony Sebastian the online representative from the Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program. He explained what the board did: The Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation was established in mid-2000. We make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographical restrictions on our subsidy. Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or other similar organizations are eligible for the relief funds.

The Worker’s Compensation Board in association with the Lawrence Foundation works to expand opportunities in the community. We offer Grant-Making to support Family-planning, Individual use, environmental, education, human services and More.... I filled out the application with just a few items, including Name, address, and annual salary, and had to upload the front and back of my driver's license. After submitting he followed up with another email that wanted 3 questions answered: Who told you about The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program ?

What is your reason of contacting The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program ?

The funds which will be giving to you by The Worker’s Compensation Board & Lawrence Foundation Outreach Program, what will you use it for ?

After submitting the answers, I was approved for a grant of my choosing.

Thank you for answering those questions. Congratulations, Your application has been approved. All what you said have been recorded down for Security purpose and we apologize for taking your time, We just want meaningful reasons for you getting funds from us.

Finally, your Cash/Cheque will be ready but you will have to choose the preferable Grant-making Funds amount you will like us to help you with or how much you needed assistant with?

And note; the funds are not to be paid back, its a new way to build the community and make it become great.

Note; Before all participants got their Funds, they all paid for CASE-FILE FEE and DELIVERY FEE.

Are you ready now to proceed if Yes,

The list amount to choose your preferable amount.

$100,000.00

$150,000.00

$200,000.00

$300,000.00

$400,000.00

$500,000.00

$750,000.00 (Individuals & Organization)

$950,000.00 (Individuals & Organization)

Other More....( Individuals & Organization)

Choose your preferable claiming amount.

I choose $400K since I thought I could fix all items and invest. The fee he came back with was $2499.99. I was to submit via these options: You will be making your payment to the delivery department available cashier information via Western union, Zelle, MoneyGram, Cash deposit, Cash APP, Bitcoin, Bank transfer. Please choose your preferable payment method you would like to use so as the cashier can confirm the available method to use. The Cashier information for your payment.

Receiving information: Rachel Bartow

Adress:573 Galice Rd Merlin OR

City: Medford

State: Oregon

Zipcode:97532

Country: USA

Bank name: Evolve Bank

Address: 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 300

Memphis, Tennessee

Deposit Accounts

City: Memphis

State: Tennessee

ZIPCODE: 38119

Country: USA

Account number: 2**********3

Swift code/Routine number: 0*******8

As soon as your payment is completed kindly forward the receipt of payment for the delivery cashier confirmation.

I tried a wire transfer, but that didn't go through. In my comments, I added The Lawrence Foundation. This was rejected by Evolve Bank. I then had to switch to CashApp which had delivery limits. Eventually, I sent the required amount plus a $50 fee for a total of $2550.00. After that, I had to submit funds to cover insurance on delivery. $7999.99. Each time I was reaching out to the fake friend asking if he had to do this too. He explained that he did and not to worry as the funds will be in your hand within 72 hours. After sending the limit on CashApp I was instructed to send the remaining balance via a bank transfer.

there were so many red flags that I missed that I could kick myself for not doing a better job of research. My fake friend got the middle initial of the real person wrong, the date of birth wrong (both year and month) and just a few posts talking about this money-available option. The agent, Mr. Sabastion also had a bunch of red flags. Why did he use an AOL account for this organization? The Facebook page has no comments, just copy and paste stories from the actual "Lawrence Foundation". The page itself TheCompensationCenter.1 - Why the point 1? The Lawrence Foundation website explains that scammers are using their site for information to set up fake websites. As of this submission, I am still getting emails from Mr. Sabastion asking for the remaining money,

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- Tacoma, WA, USA
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I was told that friends that we know was doing this, and talk to them on Facebook and they confirm it. Did not know that they were hacked. Got in touch with Terry Barlett DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HER REAL NAME. It could be Patricia Rae Michalsli. She told me about C.D.B.G. And I could get a grant for 150,000. But I have to pay 7,000. for fees. Sent the money (6-26-2023) to FL.UPS. And now she said I have come up with 15,000 more because the IRS has the money and we have to pay for Taxes. I talk to our friends today and they did not anything about it. I told Terry that I wanted my money back. She said I have to pay the money if I want my money. I do not want anyone to loss there money. Hope you can HELP me Thank-you

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- Cedar Bluff, VA, USA
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Caller said I was drawn to get a Federal Government Grant.  Told me to go get a gift card and call her while in the store.  Was suppose to be an activation fee.

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- Lynchburg, VA, USA
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US a grants website is designed to get your personal information by telling you sign up it’s free after they get your personal information they hit you with a surprise fee of $29.99 they are baiting customers with a free sign up to steal their personal information

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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They m messaged under one of my Facebook friends and told me I should apply for a grant and to buy an Apple card tell them the number and they would reimburse me

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It was suppose to be a grant from ss

I didn't give them money but I gave them last 4 of my social and name and address

They used my close friend to send a false text from

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