Victim Location 43206
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted on Facebook by my friends, they say they got a grant from the government. So I replied. I’ve been texting them. She said how did you get my number. She said I was a beneficiary. She said they award grants to individuals everyday. These are not loans. The money is mine to keep and never needs to be repaid, does not require a credit check. Can apply even if you have filed bankruptcy. AS a US citizen you have the right to apply, and can use the money to pay bills, medical bills, start a business etc. e She said the money would come from West Africa. They said they would catch the plane and be there tomorrow. She said she wanted me to pay $500 for $10,000 – there was a list. She told me to use Walmart to Walmart. She said don’t tell anybody. It asked why you were asking for the grant. They said a check would come by UPS Courier. She was pushy- you need to send it now. She asked if I rented or owned my home. She asked how much I make a month. I had to answer several qualifying questions. She said she would get back to me after contacting headquarters.