John saw an ad offering a $65,000 government grant. He received a call from "Alec Watson" asking for his personal information to verify the grant. John provided his bank routing number and $257 was taken from his account. However, John received nothing. The document warns that no legitimate government grants are offered over the phone and require extensive documentation, not simple verification of personal details. People should check official government websites like grants.gov for real grant opportunities instead of trusting unsolicited offers.

1. GOVERNMENT GRANT SCAMS

2. John saw this classified ad in his local newspaper.

4. John decides that the payout is worth giving the information and so the $257 is taken directly out of his bank account.

5. This is what John received for his $257. Government Grants 2008

6. No government simply gives money away to individuals. Anyone who tells you differently has larceny in his heart. If you give him your bank account number, he will soon have your funds in his pocket.

9. If you have any questions about government grant scams, please contact your BBB. 5401 Vogel Rd. Suite 410 Evansville, Indiana 47715 812-473-0202 or 800-359-0979 [email_address]