It’s surprising how often these bogus grant scams surface, slipping through spam filters and landing straight on your phone. If you're hit with a call claiming a government grant and demanding a text or payment, hang up immediately and do not share any personal info. Verify the agency through official channels—look up the number on the government's website or call the known contact number. Report the incident to the FTC and your phone carrier to help block future attempts. Keep a record of the call details; they can be useful for investigations and for protecting others.
A scam message claimed to be from the United States Government, alerting me to a supposed grant, but this appears to be a fraudulent attempt to elicit a response.