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Faux grants scam
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Covid-
19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants
With many struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new scam has been making the rounds involving Facebook “friends” pushing faux grants related to the virus. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert regarding a scam involving the social media giant that has become more prevalent in recent weeks. According to the BBB, Facebook users have been receiving a Facebook Messenger chats or direct message that appears to come from a friend, relative, community member, or another person the user trusts. The message describes a COVID-19 relief grant, with scammers claiming to hav…