Grant Scam Alert

Summary

It is illegal for companies to request upfront fees for grants. Threats of legal action are typically scare tactics. Report scams to the Florida Attorney General and local law enforcement. The FBI generally doesnt get involved in individual fraud cases unless they are particularly large or have interstate implications.

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I got involved with rotary international thet saidxi was gonna get a grantvin the amy of *,* whicj i have been sending money through bitcoin. They saidxpkg was detained at boarder control if i don't pay * by the 28th they are gonna gave the fbi arrest me
Hello Mary Ann Remy, it seems like you might be a victim of a scam. Could you please provide me with your location so I can provide you with appropriate legal information?
Florida
Hello Mary Ann Remy,
Based on your situation in Florida, here are key legal points:
- It's illegal for a company to request upfront fees for grants.
- Threats of legal action by such entities are typically scare tactics.
- Report this scam to the Florida Attorney General and your local law enforcement.

Don't send any more money.
So the fbi cant arrest me
The FBI generally doesn't get involved in individual cases of fraud unless they're particularly large or have interstate implications. If you believe you're being scammed, report it to your local law enforcement and the Florida Attorney General. They can provide further guidance.
Thank you
You're welcome, Mary Ann Remy. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Stay safe and be cautious of such scams in the future.