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Saturday, March 7, 2026
How to avoid government grant scams that offer free money for personal expenses
Scammers make up all kinds of bogus stories to steal your personal information, or your money. Some go negative and make up a problem that doesn't really exist. Others try a positive spin and say you won something, like free money made available through a government grant or program. How do you know if these promises are legit—or a scam? Here are five common signs of a fake government grant scam: