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BBB Warns Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consumers
March 2009
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning the public to be extremely wary of companies that offer 'free' advice on how to get government grants. Dozens of Web sites claim that, because of the recently passed stimulus package and other actions taken by President Obama, consumers can easily get government grants to pay bills or get out of debt.
Contrary to such claims, the federal government does not award grants to help consumers pay general debt and complaints to BBB show that people who sought free advice were ultimately charged as much as $69.95 every month on their credit or debit card.
To read more go to the BBB website at www.bbb.org/us/
References:
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
March 2009
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
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