Money you'll never get · stamped FAKE GRANT

The friend who got a government grantFAKE GRANT

A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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https://www.messenger.com/t/linda.morrison
LMLinda MorrisonActive now
Hey! Are we still on for the farmers market Saturday?9:41
Yes! 9 o'clock?9:42
Perfect. I'll bring the coffee, you bring the bags. See you then!9:42
Message Linda Morrison
ScamFAKE GRANT
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https://www.messenger.com/t/linda.morrison
LMLinda MorrisonActive now
Hey! I just got $50,000 from the federal grant program, did you get yours?9:41
What? No, what is it?9:42
Message the agent Mr. Collins and apply. You just pay a $250 delivery fee and they send it. It closes this week!9:42
Message Linda Morrison

Always check the fee.

Your "friend" got free government money and wants you to pay an agent a fee to get yours. Hacked accounts send this to every contact, and real government grants never cost a fee to receive.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam
1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

A friend you know, talking about plans you made together.

A friend's account, but the "agent" is a stranger the scammers control.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

Nothing. She's just checking you're still on for Saturday.

Message an "agent" and pay a $250 delivery fee to get $50,000.

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

No money, no deadline.

$50,000 of free money, and the program "closes this week".

RememberGovernment grants never charge a fee to receive. If a friend says otherwise, call them on the phone: their account was hacked.

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