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Feb 24, 2023 · Fraud Alert: Scammers Steal Money From the Public Through Fake HHS Websites and Social Media Schemes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is alerting the public to a fraud scheme that uses social media and fake websites to steal money from individuals by offering fake HHS grants.
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February 24, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is alerting the public to a fraud scheme that uses social media and fake websites to steal money from individuals by offering fake HHS grants. The scheme involves scammers pretending to offer you grants from HHS and asking for payment or pe...
June 3, 2015 - The Federal Service Desk (FSD) has recently been receiving claims from the public that CFDA agents have contacted them claiming that in order for the recipient to claim federal grant money they must first send the CFDA agent personal information or money. Although the CFDA agent claims to be with the Community for Federal Domestic As...
May 22, 2014 - Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning the public about grant scams. Recently BBB received a report from a consumer who stated they were contacted by The Washington D.C. Grant Department about being approved for a $7,000 grant. Contacts like this are not uncommon and such notices are usually accompanied...
February 5, 2014 - The Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) received inquiries and complaints from persons targeted by a fraudulent grants scheme. According to reports, the scam artist claims to represent the COFAR when contacting the individual. Victims are told they have been selected to receive a government grant ranging from $5,000 to...
Mar 14, 2023 · Know that HHS (and other government agencies) won’t get in touch out of the blue about grants. They won’t reach out through social media, call, text, or email you about government grants. Real government grants require an application, and they’re always for a specific purpose. Learn more (for free) at grants.gov. Don’t pay to get a grant.
Jun 13, 2024 · File a complaint with the FTC. If you think you may have been a victim of a government grant scam, file a complaint with the FTC, or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database ...
HHS-OIG telephone numbers are being used as part of a telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. Fraud Scheme Targeting Families of Unaccompanied Children HHS-OIG is alerting the public about a fraud scheme that preys on the families of unaccompanied migrant children entering the United States.
HHS is the largest grant making agency in the Unites States. HHS provides grant awards through 12 Operating Divisions. Most HHS grants are provided directly to states, territories, tribes, and educational and community organizations. Grant dollars must be used for their intended purpose, and awardees must account for costs and justify expenditures.
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4 days ago · How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? In this situation, it’s wise to recall two adages: 1) If it appears too good to be true, it probably is, and 2) there is no such thing as a free lunch. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and other Federal Agencies, fake U.S. grant scams are on the rise across the country.
