These calls are classic grant‑money scams that prey on desperation. The callers promise large sums like $8,000 or $15,000, then demand payment for fees, pickup at a store, or a Western Union card—clear red flags. Never send money or share personal details to claim a grant you never applied for. Hang up, block the number, and report it to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency. If you’re unsure, verify any grant offers directly with the official organization’s website or phone line. Staying skeptical and protecting your financial info stops scammers in their tracks.
I was offered a $15k cash grant, but to recieve it via western union, I had to purchese a $200 registration card, I declined, telling them I wont pay to recieve money
A suspicious offer of $8000.00 was made, supposedly for a grant, with instructions to collect the money at Walgreens upon approval, which appears to be a scam
This number has been reported in relation to a grant scam.