Prize & Solicitation Scams

Government Grant Scam

What is this scam?

Offers for free money requiring fees or personal information upfront.

Warning Signs

•Offers of free government money, requests for upfront fees, requests for personal information, too-good-to-be-true offers

What to Do

✓Legitimate grants don't require upfront fees. Check grants.gov for real opportunities. Never pay to apply for grants.

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