To access a link to the recording, please visit: Visit the Office for New Americans website, Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/ldr.php?RCID=eb061a29b7edbf726fc2109f842d1e30, information about resources for survivors, https://dos.ny.gov/file-consumer-complaint, Access to free legal support including asylum applications and deportation defense through its network of legal service providers, English language courses through its network of Opportunity Centers, Access to mental health support groups through its Golden Door Program, Workforce readiness tools including resume writing, digital literacy skills, and credentialing evaluation, Support to access developmental disability services through the ONA Ramirez June Initiative, Naturalization support and civics test preparation, Informational community workshops and seminars. Poor grammar and punctuation are another giveway to a scam website. The Department of States Office of Global Partnerships has established a public-private partnership to direct funds to organizations that are helping to address the humanitarian needs of those impacted by the Kremlins aggression against Ukraine. . External web sites operate at the direction of their respective owners who should be contacted directly with questions regarding the content of these sites. Find government programs to help with phone bills, medical bills, and other expenses. Unexpected checks from Lions and/or LCIF that look legitimate, including correct routing numbers. Others design websites to mimic a legitimate charitys official site to steal unsuspecting donors' money and/or personal information. The DRC Humanitarian Fund has funded critical education and health projects in South Kivu, DR Congo. If you are a U.S. citizen in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department has resources for those wishing to depart. Be wary of your friends taste online: Your friend or family member may have impeccable judgment in real-life. WebGrants Since its creation in 1965, NEH has awarded more than $5.6 billion for humanities projects through more than 64,000 grants. Soon "Boyd" was telling her about a so-called government grant she'd gotten through an agent on Facebook. Roesler, Richard. By Aloke Chakravarty and Alysha Green. This page is available in other languages. Fraud involving payment of Federal taxes should be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Such frauds are typically touted to Internet users through e-mails like the first example cited above or through a plethora of similar web-based advertisements, or to the off-line world through telephone solicitations. A professor at MIT. If you need 24-Hour Phone Support: You can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990. A big indicator something is a scam, experts said, is if you're asked to send money in the form of a gift card, money Williams, Fred. Find more information about resources for survivors. Its probably too much. Bryan's example also shows how much he was pressured to provide his banking information. USAID Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI). Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. They can be used independently, but they work in synergy as complementary tools at the country level. An official website of the United States government. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Grants are never guaranteed, nor are they issued for no apparent purpose, so folks should be downright suspicious of any talk of grants where the words "free" or "guarantee" are bandied about. Levine, Steve. "Well, once you show an interest, you know, they're going to go in for the kill," Fletcher replied. OCHA works with humanitarian partners around the world to identify the most critical humanitarian needs, plan responses and determine the budgets needed to address them. If you have received this email, take a time to really read it carefully! Some of these schemes misuse our name or falsely claim to be affiliated with the World Bank Group. 4. OCHA coordinates global humanitarian funding appeals and manages global and country-specific humanitarian response funds. [Swindler] Because we are not allowed to touch the grant money. Scams are omnipresent, but difficult economic times create an environment in which more people are more willing (or desperate) to be tempted by promises of "free" money. Scams involving false portrayal of NEH employees may come in two forms: an impostor claiming to be an NEH agent who promises cash grants, or an impostor claiming to represent NEHs purchasing office seeking Requests for Proposals from commercial vendors. Do not pay someone for the privilege of working for them. The United States is one of the largest donors of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, providing nearly $405 million to help vulnerable communities across the country. Scam Involving Hacked Social Media Accounts of Friends or Family, An additional scamming method that NEH has collected information on is the use of hacked social media accounts to distribute messages falsely claiming to have won cash grants or other financial assistance from NEH. At the country level, OCHA helps partners to build common strategies and implementation plans and to appeal for funds as a group. "Government Grant Scam." Scams cost Americans roughly $50 billion each year, and according to the Better Business Bureau, they affect one in four homes. We are not authorized to remove you. For one, chatting with an Amazon customer service rep through its site guarantees you are reaching an employee. Personal information, account information, payment. detention), can call the Consulates hotline number at 917-325-1444 for assistance. WebPRM funding in the region focuses on three primary objectives: 1) provision of humanitarian assistance; 2) capacity building; and 3) diplomatic engagement with governments throughout the region to advocate for protection-sensitive migration management. The site is secure. Folks who further quibble with the process are issued all manner of guarantees, including the provision of 800 numbers to call if at any time they wish to bow out and have their up-front fees refunded. We would like to verify your information. WROC-TV [Rochester]. [Swindler] We have noticed that you have paid your taxes on time for the last 20 years. [Swindler] Again, my name is Alec Watson from the Las Vegas Government Grant Processing Center. If you are in need of a financial assistance, you may qualify for a piece of the millions and millions of dollars awarded each year by private and government grant agencies to regular people like you. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a humanitarian assistance fact sheet, Supplemental Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance. Facebook's stock has fallen below $30 for the first time. If someone purporting to be an NEH employee has contacted you through Facebook, pleasereport the incident to Facebook so that it can remove the fraudulent account. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Our continuous goal is to empower the community to take leadership roles in building solutions. Join this great program right away with no risk at all! In this scenario, it is likely the message is a scam sent from a fake account. Those who are contacted by such cheats (or who respond to Internet-based advertisements) are told they are entitled to lay claim to government grants worth thousands of dollars. Experts warn smart toys could be collecting user data that might be sold, City admits data on 460,000 residents lost after night out drinking. 2. Individuals eligible for TPS under this designation must have continuously resided in the United States since March 1, 2022. The scammer also sends a form requesting personal and financial information. NEH and its employees will never ask you to send money to receive a grant or other forms of financial assistance. Web Individual assistance, one-time events, sponsorships, scholarships, and fellowships Humanitarian Programs Department 300 W. 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL IUSA 60523-8842 Telephone: (630) 203-3819 Fax: (630) 571-5735 E-mail: lcif@lionsclubs.org L C F 1 0 9 E N 1 2 / 1 4 SAMPLE GRANT APPLICATION BUDGET If you receive a Facebook message from someone claiming to have a grant for you from CDFA, or someone who appears to be a Facebook friend of yours, please note this is an Internet scam. You can check for phishing by copying the URL and pasting it into PhishTank. HHS offers 95 benefit assistance programs, mostly through grantees at the State and local levels. Conflict, migration, and climate change are the key trends driving these crises with 8 of the worst food crises in the world linked to conflict and climate change. The doubters may also be given the addresses of web sites to examine which, they are told, will explain in far greater detail how these grants operate. Then, report the grant scam to the social media site. [Bryan] Please remove me from your calling list. If you receive a Facebook message from someone claiming to have a grant for you from CDFA, or someone who appears to be a [Swindler] I can give you a few minutes to get your checkbook. This ensures that funding is available and prioritized locally by those closest to people in need. But Boyd told us Facebook still hasn't solved her problem, and the scammers still have a fake profile up with her name. WebWARNING: There has been a scam going around on Facebook where accounts have been approaching individuals as agents of Global Greengrants Fund saying they can provide WebThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given the World Food Programme US$2 million to help purchase food for those displaced by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. "She's not wasting any time," Fletcher said. And we will stand with Ukraine and its people now, and forever more. WebIn this scam, random people befriend you on Facebook and send you messages informing you about a new federal grant such as the DHHS Financial Program that allows you to So what happens when a person you think is a Facebook "friend" turns out to be someone else? Our goal is to work to communities and stakeholders to build sustainable momentum to face the worlds toughest challenges. > Programs for Families and Children 23 July 2004 (p. B1). WebA federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States. WebThe Mission StatementWe put communities first. WebThe Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Program provides small competitive grants to approximately 50 U.S. Do you still work for _____? WebNon-Federal Grant Programs There are a large number of nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses that also provide grants or other types of funding assistance. Above all else, have nothing to do with 'deal of a lifetime' offers that require payment in advance of fees. Los Angeles Times 5 March 2009 (p. B2). It is available regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay. All NYC Care services are provided through NYC Health + Hospitals. In addition, you may report the incident to NEHs Office of Inspector General at 1-877-786-7598 or via email at, . Mostly they are the products of individual scammers who smell an opportunity to cash in using the name of a victim who may or may not even be real. You are eligible to receive a government grant. " So if those aren't the real people, who's really running those Facebook accounts? Many scams, known as Advance Fee Fraud schemes, originate in Nigeria and are known as "Nigerian scams" or "4-1-9" letters after the section of the Nigerian penal code that deals with this type of fraud. For one, chatting with an Amazon customer service rep through its site guarantees you are reaching an employee. The most frequently reported Grants are awarded on the basis of specific criteria having been met for specific programs. CERF allocations are available to UN agencies, funds and programmes, and they are informed by joint needs assessments, expert advice from aid workers and priorities set out in country-level plans. "They're basically capturing that trust you have in this person and using it for their own gain," said Emma Fletcher of the Better Business Bureau. BANGKOK, Feb 21 2023 (IPS) - Nearly 18 million people about one-third of Myanmars population need humanitarian aid this year because of civil war and the post-coup economic crisis, according to the latest United Nations estimates. Did you get your checking information yet? Take a look at where we work. Receive the latest updates from the Secretary, Blogs, and News Releases. A quick search using Google Images turned up the truth: the photos are real, but those people don't offer grants. Dont do it. This is, what, six months later, nine months later? On August 12, 2022, the NYS Office for New Americans hosted a webinar on the topic of National, State and Local Resources to Assist Ukrainian Arrivals to New York State and Their Sponsors. This webinar featured presenters and resources from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Welcome.US, NYC Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs, and New York Immigration Coalition. With money available immediately, relief organizations can jump-start activities in sudden-onset emergencies, scale-up and expand assistance when a situation suddenly deteriorates, and keep critical assistance going in crises that fail to attract sufficient resources. [Bryan] Speaking. We can automatically withdraw the processing amount from your back account. Or they were promised access to little-known and almost-forgotten college grants. As to how the con is run, one of our readers who was contacted by someone intent upon victimizing him with the 'government grant' scheme reported this exchange: [Swindler] My name is Alec Watson. On average, we respond to 75 crises in more than 70 countries each year, providing food, water, shelter, health care, and other critical aid to people who need it most. Not only do we save lives, we look to improve the lives of those vulnerable to or affected by crisis, unconditionally and impartially, so that all whom we serve are treated with dignity and respect. Resources offered by New York State and our partners for those who have been impacted by the unjustified and unprovoked war in Ukraine. You got scammed. WebThis humanitarian assistance provides vulnerable people emergency food assistance, safe drinking water, hygiene supplies, shelter, protection from violence and exploitation, and work and education opportunities. > Answers They strengthen the collective humanitarian response, empower leadership and improve coordination. The Federal Trade Commission said the government will never get in touch out of the blue about grants. To access a link to the recording, please visit: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/ldr.php?RCID=eb061a29b7edbf726fc2109f842d1e30. (Not kidding -- my wife knows better then to send me to work with a checkbook during the holidays.). Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Hotline. Ukrainians eligible for TPS can contact the NYS New Americans Hotline for free legal assistance at 1-800-566-7636. April 7, 2022. Our team is built on the backbone of humanitarian actors, who have decades of experience in working in complicated humanitarian environments. Scammers say they have received a large amount of money from the program after sending in a small transaction fee. 16 August 2004 (p. A2). Sure enough, the agent then told Drummond she could get financial assistance from the government. OCHA-managed pooled-fund allocations represent a relatively small portion of global humanitarian funding, but they are critical to the delivery of life-saving assistance. Special Inspector General, Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP), Administrative Resource Center (ARC)- Bureau of the Fiscal Service. If you spend time on social media, youve probably seen many pleas for donations. Even the venerable Nigerian scam is a prepayment con: though its victims initially believe that for helping distressed foreigners move large sums of cash from their country they will receive millions of dollars, very early into the process they discover they will have to dole out innumerable sums to various folks to bring this about. We use data-driven strategies to help cultivate and mobilize grassroots response by connecting networks of various stakeholders and building an ecosystem that promotes sustainable initiatives, while not only keeping true to humanitarian values, but also protecting the environment. WebIf you or someone you know is in need of protection as a refugee or through a humanitarian program, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer who specializes in this area. You might even reach out to your "actual" friend to tell them their account may be hacked or cloned. WebOCHA aims to mobilize and engage the full range of financing instruments, mechanisms and partners to ensure that growing humanitarian needs are met, humanitarian leadership Credit: OCHA/G. Instead, immediately report the message to Facebook through the platforms report link at the top of the message and then block the person. Look at the "Contact Us" section. Some of these schemes This Grant Kit could put thousands of dollars in your pocket. [Bryan] North Island Financial Credit Union. In additional to the [web] sites, several e-mail frauds having to do with the stimulus package have been reported to the [Federal Trade Commission]. Report scam, The National Endowment for the Humanities, Scams involving false portrayal of NEH employees may come in two forms: an impostor claiming to be an NEH agent who promises cash grants, or an impostor claiming to represent NEHs purchasing office seeking Requests for Proposals from commercial vendors. TikTok vs. Europe: Could EU data privacy law slay the "data dragon"? To find out if you are eligible for any of these programs, visit theBenefits.govwebsite which can assist you with an eligibility questionnaire, program, and State and local contact information. In this May 16, 2012 photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. If you receive calls, emails, or other communications claiming to be from the Treasury Department and offering COVID-19 related grants or stimulus payments in exchange for personal financial information, or an advance fee, or charge of any kind, including the purchase of gift cards, please do not respond. Looking ahead, emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Credit Facilitys new food shock window will help address urgent balance-of-payments needs and mitigate the impact of elevated food prices. July 10, 2017 / 7:47 AM These are scams. The State of New York does not imply approval of the listed destinations, warrant the accuracy of any information set out in those destinations, or endorse any opinions expressed therein. You are likely being targeted as part of a scam. How to Recognize a Government Imposter -https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0048-government-imposter-scams, Scam Advisory: Recent reports indicate that individuals are posing as the NEH on email and social media. "No way should they be. 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Welcoming.US has created a toolkit with resources and information for the New York/ Newark area to support Ukrainian arrivals and their sponsors, available here. Within hours, it appeared Facebook had blocked those accounts. With regard to 'free government grants' come-ons, disabuse yourself of the notion that the U.S. government is in the business of providing grants (aka free money) to whichever of its citizens have made it their habit to pay their taxes on time. Visa and NetHope, a consortium of more than 40 humanitarian organizations, partnered to develop the Visa Innovation Grants Program, awarding five leading development organizations with grants to help modernize the distribution of payments related to microfinance, agriculture, health, and emergency relief. A financial advisor could help you put a charitable plan together to benefit the causes you care most about. Scammers are impersonating your friends, sending messages about a government grant opportunity that could give you money. WebIf an individual contacts you about an opportunity to obtain free money in the form of a grant from the federal government, be extremely wary. / CBS News. Others who have been party to such come-ons report being told laws precluded the use of the grant (or loan or scholarship or lottery prize) for anything other that its designated purpose, which included barring use of even a small part of those funds for payment of processing fees. [Bryan] Well, if you're charging me $257 then it isn't free, now is it? How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? ". CERF continues to support life-savingemergency response activities in South Sudan. You may be one of the luckiest people ever to get a Government Funded Grant. If you think you may have been a victim of a government grant scam, file a complaint with If you do find yourself with a convincing message from a friend about a government grant, you can always check grants.gov for a free list of available federal grants. So, if you are offered a grant you know nothing about, its most likely a scam. NYC Care is a health care access program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure youre on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browsers address (or location) bar. Do you live at _____? "Don't Get Stimulated by a Scam." (Female with a Indian or Pakistan accent.). You can find more information and tips by following the Division of Consumer Protection on social media on Twitter (@NYSConsumer) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/nysconsumer). To prevent donation money from falling into the wrong hands, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection recommends taking the following precautions: If you suspect that you have encountered a fraudulent attempt to receive donations, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Consumer Protection at https://dos.ny.gov/file-consumer-complaint. Responding to the message could result in identity theft. > How do I apply for financial aid for my family? (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). early recovery, risk reduction, and resilience (ER4). WebDRC Libya is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible professional to work in Benghazi as a Protection Assistant Legal Assistance to implement DRC legal activities including legal awareness sessions and information dissemination, legal counselling, and other related tasks for Libyan and non-Libyan populations in need of humanitarian assistance. 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