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    The document warns consumers about grant scams, noting that scam artists are falsely claiming that individuals have been selected to receive $10,000-$30,000 government grants. However, grants do not involve processing fees for individuals and are intended for institutions and non-profits, not personal use. The BBB provides resources for consumers to obtain legitimate grant information from official websites rather than scammers.

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    The document warns consumers about grant scams, noting that scam artists are falsely claiming that individuals have been selected to receive $10,000-$30,000 government grants. However, grants do not involve processing fees for individuals and are intended for institutions and non-profits, not personal use. The BBB provides resources for consumers to obtain legitimate grant information from official websites rather than scammers.

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    #280 BBB 10-29-09 54

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    The document warns consumers about grant scams, noting that scam artists are falsely claiming that individuals have been selected to receive $10,000-$30,000 government grants. However, grants do not involve processing fees for individuals and are intended for institutions and non-profits, not personal use. The BBB provides resources for consumers to obtain legitimate grant information from official websites rather than scammers.

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    Beware ofGrant Scams
    consumer protection ser­
    Ridge/ami, MS,-- The. Betler n1cnt grants: vices. To obtain infonnation
    Business Bureau (BBlllScrv­ 'Grants lire not en­ about businesses or charities
    ing Mississippi warns con, titlements or henettts. (local or national), visit their
    sumcrs that scam artists, ·Clrants. are not fe,d­ web site (w"w.ms hob,org) or
    c1aiming to repref'cnt a lcd­ eral ossislancc or loans lo in­ call the Automated Response
    emf agency, are ie,}ling them dividnals. Une (S<,JO_-987-8280).
    that they have been selected -There arc no pro­
    to receive government b'Tants .-::ess1ng fees for federal
    (often ranging from $1 O,O()O­ grants.
    30,0(0). -Grants <ire not is~
    HTile sC(lmlllers an.' sued for persona) usc. They
    saying thal processing tees, are tilt institutions and non­
    ranging from $250-500. IlHl't profil organizations to carry
    be paid to receive the grant out projects with a public pur­
    money," said Bill Moak, pose.
    President/CEO of BilB Mis­ Grant inforrnatlou
    sissippi. "In response, some (and applicfltions) can be
    individuals have provided found ()Jl the following l~giti­
    bank account information mate weh sHes:'
    while others have wlred ~yYXw,~ml}lS"gm:
    money. According to ever): "}Y}yw. !lSfkID)Y.
    rcpor1, that fec is Hre only ·.w}V)\'~ovbs:ncfl t~'{
    money that ever changes rhe HilB has be<'n
    hands." serving Mississippi consum­
    The BBI! oH"rs the ers and husinesses since 1964
    following regarding govern by providing a wide range of

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