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  1. FRAUD ALERT FOR RALEIGH RESIDENTS: Beware of Fake U.S. Treasury and CDFI Grant Scams

    ⚠️ Important Fraud Alert for Raleigh Residents

    Residents across Raleigh and the Triangle should stay vigilant after reports of scammers falsely claiming to represent the U.S. Treasury Department and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). These scams typically involve fake grant offers designed to steal personal information or money.

    If you receive a suspicious call, email, or message claiming you’ve been awarded government funds — proceed with caution.


    💰 How This Scam Works

    Scammers may:

    Claim you’ve been awarded a federal grant or financial assistance Request personal information such as Social Security numbers or banking details Ask for an upfront fee to “release” the funds Use official-sounding titles or spoofed email addresses

    👉 The U.S. Treasury Department and CDFI Fund do NOT run programs requiring advance payments to receive grant money.

    Requests for payment to access government funds are a major red flag.


    🏡 Why This Matters in Raleigh

    With Raleigh’s growing small-business community, nonprofit sector, and entrepreneurial ecosystem, residents often seek legitimate grants or funding opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers exploit that interest.

    Local entrepreneurs, freelancers, seniors, and community organizations are especially common targets.

    Being informed helps protect not just individuals — but the broader Raleigh community.


    🔎 Signs You’re Dealing With a Scam

    Watch for:

    Unsolicited grant or prize notifications Pressure to act quickly Requests for gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency Requests for sensitive personal information Emails or calls claiming government affiliation without official verification

    When in doubt, verify independently — never rely on contact information provided by the caller.

    📞 What To Do If You’re Contacted

    If you believe you’ve been targeted:

    Report it immediately to the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General (OIG):

    Online reporting form available via Treasury OIG website Phone hotline: 1-800-359-3898

    You can also report scams to consumer protection authorities and monitor alerts through federal consumer safety resources.

    🛡️ How Raleigh Residents Can Stay Protected

    ✔ Never pay upfront for grants or government funds

    ✔ Verify information through official government websites

    ✔ Talk with trusted advisors before sending money

    ✔ Monitor your credit and financial accounts regularly

    ✔ Share alerts with neighbors, family, and local business networks

    Community awareness helps prevent fraud from spreading.


    Final Takeaway

    Raleigh is a thriving, connected community — but scammers often target active and engaged residents. Staying informed and cautious protects your finances, identity, and peace of mind.

    If something feels suspicious, trust your instincts and verify before acting.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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    #CDFIFundScam #ConsumerProtection #DoRaleigh #DoRaleighSafetyAlerts #FraudAlert #GovernmentScams #IdentityTheftPrevention #News #raleigh #RaleighCommunityNews #RaleighNC #ScamWarning #TreasuryScam
  2. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis says ‘don’t trust them’ | UK | News

    Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis previously took to social media to issue a stark warning. In…
    #NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #AU #Australia #Business #Finance #fraud #fraudulentcalls #MartinLewis #MoneySavingExpert #PersonalFinance #scamwarning #scams
    newsbeep.com/au/496947/

  3. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis says ‘don’t trust them’ | UK | News

    Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis previously took to social media to issue a stark warning. In…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Personalfinance #Business #Fraud #fraudulentcalls #MartinLewis #MoneySavingExpert #PersonalFinance #scamwarning #scams
    newsbeep.com/us/483899/

  4. Cảnh báo: "Cần lập trình viên đồng sáng lập" nhưng lại xin bản kế hoạch kiến trúc miễn phí. Khi bạn bị yêu cầu cung cấp plan chi tiết 7–10 ngày, đánh giá rủi ro, ngân sách... mà không có cam kết thanh toán, khả năng cao họ đang "xin" chứ không phải thuê. Dấu hiệu nhận biết người có ý định thật: sẵn sàng trả phí cho giai đoạn khám phá nhỏ. #ScamWarning #StartupVietnam #FreelancerTips #CảnhBáoLừaĐảo #FreelancerViệtNam

    reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1q4

  5. Bộ Công Thương cảnh báo khẩn về thông tin lừa đảo liên quan đến Hội chợ Mùa Xuân 2026. Cục Xúc tiến Thương mại cho biết có cá nhân, tổ chức giả mạo thông tin, sử dụng tên hội chợ không được cấp phép để thu tiền đặt gian hàng trái phép. Người dân và doanh nghiệp cần cảnh giác, chỉ tham gia qua các kênh thông tin chính thức.

    #SpringFair2026 #HoiChoMuaXuan2026 #BaoDong #CanTrong #BoCongThuong #XucTienThuongMai #FraudAlert #ScamWarning #Vietnam

    vtcnews.vn/xuat-hien-thong-tin

  6. Bộ Công Thương cảnh báo khẩn về thông tin lừa đảo liên quan đến Hội chợ Mùa Xuân 2026. Cục Xúc tiến Thương mại cho biết có cá nhân, tổ chức giả mạo thông tin, sử dụng tên hội chợ không được cấp phép để thu tiền đặt gian hàng trái phép. Người dân và doanh nghiệp cần cảnh giác, chỉ tham gia qua các kênh thông tin chính thức.

    #SpringFair2026 #HoiChoMuaXuan2026 #BaoDong #CanTrong #BoCongThuong #XucTienThuongMai #FraudAlert #ScamWarning #Vietnam

    vtcnews.vn/xuat-hien-thong-tin

  7. ⚠️ Nhiều người dân bất ngờ trở thành "giám đốc" công ty ma do bị lừa đảo, dẫn đến bị cấm xuất cảnh. Cảnh giác khi cung cấp thông tin cá nhân!

    #LừaĐảo #CôngTyMa #CảnhGiác #FraudAlert #ScamWarning #ShellCompany #LegalIssues

    vtcnews.vn/nhieu-nguoi-bi-lua-

  8. ⚠️ Nhiều người dân bất ngờ trở thành "giám đốc" công ty ma do bị lừa đảo, dẫn đến bị cấm xuất cảnh. Cảnh giác khi cung cấp thông tin cá nhân!

    #LừaĐảo #CôngTyMa #CảnhGiác #FraudAlert #ScamWarning #ShellCompany #LegalIssues

    vtcnews.vn/nhieu-nguoi-bi-lua-

  9. ⚠️ Doãn Tiến Kiên (Hà Nội) giả danh cán bộ ngân hàng, công an, sử dụng giấy tờ giả để lừa đảo chiếm đoạt 33,6 tỷ đồng của nhiều nạn nhân. Vụ việc đang được điều tra làm rõ.
    #LừaĐảo #CảnhGiác #AnNinh #FraudAlert #ScamWarning #CyberCrime

    vietnamnet.vn/gia-danh-cong-an

  10. Anatomy of a well-done scam email:

    Legitimate signals:
    - Comes from a place where I have an account. This email isn't spoofed, and it's sent from [email protected].
    - Reads like a press release. Proper grammar, professional formatting.
    - It wasn't uncommon for cryptocurrencies to do "airdrops" where a cohort of people are just given a supply of a cryptocurrency to try to kickstart its economy.

    Scam signals:
    - Cryptocurrency.
    - Link to grants dot github dot com slash apply actually goes somewhere else
    - Message is actually a notification of a new github issue (i.e. a bug report) with many accounts tagged (the pixelated bit at the bottom)
    - "Please note: The authorization requires a refundable deposit, which will be fully returned after the process is complete." This is a hallmark of an advance fee scam. Usually associated in modern times with a deposed Nigerian prince who needs a western partner to help move funds out of the country.
    - Claims association with and implies endorsement by Github, but if this were actually endorsed by Github, it would have been sent directly and not by abusing the issue notifications feature.

    Note: I am not saying outright that gitcoin is a scam, just pointing out the things I would look for in an email like this to determine whether it's phishing or legitimate. Any site with social components that puts user generated content in emails can have something like this happen.

    #ScamWarning #infosec #github #cryptoscam

  11. Anatomy of a well-done scam email:

    Legitimate signals:
    - Comes from a place where I have an account. This email isn't spoofed, and it's sent from [email protected].
    - Reads like a press release. Proper grammar, professional formatting.
    - It wasn't uncommon for cryptocurrencies to do "airdrops" where a cohort of people are just given a supply of a cryptocurrency to try to kickstart its economy.

    Scam signals:
    - Cryptocurrency.
    - Link to grants dot github dot com slash apply actually goes somewhere else
    - Message is actually a notification of a new github issue (i.e. a bug report) with many accounts tagged (the pixelated bit at the bottom)
    - "Please note: The authorization requires a refundable deposit, which will be fully returned after the process is complete." This is a hallmark of an advance fee scam. Usually associated in modern times with a deposed Nigerian prince who needs a western partner to help move funds out of the country.
    - Claims association with and implies endorsement by Github, but if this were actually endorsed by Github, it would have been sent directly and not by abusing the issue notifications feature.

    Note: I am not saying outright that gitcoin is a scam, just pointing out the things I would look for in an email like this to determine whether it's phishing or legitimate. Any site with social components that puts user generated content in emails can have something like this happen.

    #ScamWarning #infosec #github #cryptoscam

  12. Anatomy of a well-done scam email:

    Legitimate signals:
    - Comes from a place where I have an account. This email isn't spoofed, and it's sent from [email protected].
    - Reads like a press release. Proper grammar, professional formatting.
    - It wasn't uncommon for cryptocurrencies to do "airdrops" where a cohort of people are just given a supply of a cryptocurrency to try to kickstart its economy.

    Scam signals:
    - Cryptocurrency.
    - Link to grants dot github dot com slash apply actually goes somewhere else
    - Message is actually a notification of a new github issue (i.e. a bug report) with many accounts tagged (the pixelated bit at the bottom)
    - "Please note: The authorization requires a refundable deposit, which will be fully returned after the process is complete." This is a hallmark of an advance fee scam. Usually associated in modern times with a deposed Nigerian prince who needs a western partner to help move funds out of the country.
    - Claims association with and implies endorsement by Github, but if this were actually endorsed by Github, it would have been sent directly and not by abusing the issue notifications feature.

    Note: I am not saying outright that gitcoin is a scam, just pointing out the things I would look for in an email like this to determine whether it's phishing or legitimate. Any site with social components that puts user generated content in emails can have something like this happen.

    #ScamWarning #infosec #github #cryptoscam

  13. Anatomy of a well-done scam email:

    Legitimate signals:
    - Comes from a place where I have an account. This email isn't spoofed, and it's sent from [email protected].
    - Reads like a press release. Proper grammar, professional formatting.
    - It wasn't uncommon for cryptocurrencies to do "airdrops" where a cohort of people are just given a supply of a cryptocurrency to try to kickstart its economy.

    Scam signals:
    - Cryptocurrency.
    - Link to grants dot github dot com slash apply actually goes somewhere else
    - Message is actually a notification of a new github issue (i.e. a bug report) with many accounts tagged (the pixelated bit at the bottom)
    - "Please note: The authorization requires a refundable deposit, which will be fully returned after the process is complete." This is a hallmark of an advance fee scam. Usually associated in modern times with a deposed Nigerian prince who needs a western partner to help move funds out of the country.
    - Claims association with and implies endorsement by Github, but if this were actually endorsed by Github, it would have been sent directly and not by abusing the issue notifications feature.

    Note: I am not saying outright that gitcoin is a scam, just pointing out the things I would look for in an email like this to determine whether it's phishing or legitimate. Any site with social components that puts user generated content in emails can have something like this happen.

    #ScamWarning #infosec #github #cryptoscam

  14. Trust Score Tanks for Jonathane Ricci’s Programs
    📉 Low trust rating highlights mounting red flags across his services.
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/threats/jona
    #JonathaneRicci #TrustScore #RatingAlert #Transparency #ScamWarning
    RT to share ⚖️

  15. 🔎 🚨 Anthony Pellegrino: Financial Expert or Master of Deception?
    An investigation reveals SEC fines, DMCA abuse, and links to unregistered securities. What’s really going on at Goldstone Financial?
    🔗cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #AnthonyPellegrino #GoldstoneFinancial #FraudAlert #SEC #ScamWarning #CyberCrime #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  16. 🚨 Recession Proof Blueprint LLC: Financial Freedom or Risky Gamble?
    Is this program truly recession-proof, or just another scheme? Our investigation uncovers the truth. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #RecessionProofBlueprint #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #FinancialFreedom #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  17. 🚨 Recession Proof Blueprint LLC: Financial Freedom or Risky Gamble?
    Is this program truly recession-proof, or just another scheme? Our investigation uncovers the truth. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #RecessionProofBlueprint #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #FinancialFreedom #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  18. 🚨 Recession Proof Blueprint LLC: Financial Freedom or Risky Gamble?
    Is this program truly recession-proof, or just another scheme? Our investigation uncovers the truth. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #RecessionProofBlueprint #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #FinancialFreedom #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  19. ⚠️ Parimatch: Investigation Raises Serious Concerns!
    Is Parimatch as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive uncovers critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Parimatch #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  20. ⚠️ Parimatch: Investigation Raises Serious Concerns!
    Is Parimatch as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive uncovers critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Parimatch #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  21. ⚠️ Parimatch: Investigation Raises Serious Concerns!
    Is Parimatch as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive uncovers critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Parimatch #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  22. 🔎 ⚠️ Almarose.com: Investigation Uncovers Serious Concerns!
    Is Almarose.com as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive reveals critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Almarose #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  23. 🔎 ⚠️ Almarose.com: Investigation Uncovers Serious Concerns!
    Is Almarose.com as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive reveals critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Almarose #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  24. 🔎 ⚠️ Almarose.com: Investigation Uncovers Serious Concerns!
    Is Almarose.com as legitimate as it claims? A deep dive reveals critical details. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #Almarose #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #StayInformed

  25. Exposing the scam of color blindness "correcting" glasses
    youtube.com/watch?v=_QQtOv2PlO
    A great documentary that reveal poor science papers, unsubstantiated claims and conflict of interest with the authors. The companies selling them use unethical marketing with undisclosed sponsorships of social media influencers.
    #colorblindness #scam #documentary #skepticism #scientificskepticism #badscience #retractionwatch #scamwarning #scamalert #protanomaly #deuteranomaly #tritanomaly #colorglasses #enchroma

  26. Exposing the scam of color blindness "correcting" glasses
    youtube.com/watch?v=_QQtOv2PlO
    A great documentary that reveal poor science papers, unsubstantiated claims and conflict of interest with the authors. The companies selling them use unethical marketing with undisclosed sponsorships of social media influencers.
    #colorblindness #scam #documentary #skepticism #scientificskepticism #badscience #retractionwatch #scamwarning #scamalert #protanomaly #deuteranomaly #tritanomaly #colorglasses #enchroma

  27. Exposing the scam of color blindness "correcting" glasses
    youtube.com/watch?v=_QQtOv2PlO
    A great documentary that reveal poor science papers, unsubstantiated claims and conflict of interest with the authors. The companies selling them use unethical marketing with undisclosed sponsorships of social media influencers.
    #colorblindness #scam #documentary #skepticism #scientificskepticism #badscience #retractionwatch #scamwarning #scamalert #protanomaly #deuteranomaly #tritanomaly #colorglasses #enchroma

  28. Exposing the scam of color blindness "correcting" glasses
    youtube.com/watch?v=_QQtOv2PlO
    A great documentary that reveal poor science papers, unsubstantiated claims and conflict of interest with the authors. The companies selling them use unethical marketing with undisclosed sponsorships of social media influencers.
    #colorblindness #scam #documentary #skepticism #scientificskepticism #badscience #retractionwatch #scamwarning #scamalert #protanomaly #deuteranomaly #tritanomaly #colorglasses #enchroma

  29. Exposing the scam of color blindness "correcting" glasses
    youtube.com/watch?v=_QQtOv2PlO
    A great documentary that reveal poor science papers, unsubstantiated claims and conflict of interest with the authors. The companies selling them use unethical marketing with undisclosed sponsorships of social media influencers.
    #colorblindness #scam #documentary #skepticism #scientificskepticism #badscience #retractionwatch #scamwarning #scamalert #protanomaly #deuteranomaly #tritanomaly #colorglasses #enchroma

  30. 🔎 🚨 Kane LPI Solutions Limited: Investigation Uncovers Serious Concerns!
    Is Kane LPI Solutions Limited a trustworthy firm or a potential scam? Our deep dive exposes critical details you need to know. Read the full report now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio
    #BreakingNews #KaneLPISolutions #Investigation #FraudAlert #CyberCrime #ScamWarning #TrendingNow #FinancialFraud #StayInformed

  31. 🚨 FSMSmart: Scam or Legit? Investigation Reveals the Truth!

    Is FSMSmart a trustworthy trading platform or a potential scam? Our latest report uncovers key details you need to know. Read now!
    🔗 cybercriminal.com/investigatio

    #BreakingNews #FSMSmart #TradingScam #Investigation #CyberCrime #FraudAlert #TrendingNow #StaySafeOnline #ScamWarning