Fraudulent phone calls, emails, social media posts, and text
messages are being sent to Virginians by individuals claiming to represent the
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). These individuals are offering CSBG
funding or services in exchange for a fee. Neither the State of Virginia
nor the federal government provides direct CSBG grants to
individuals.
Additionally, neither the Virginia Community Services Block Grant office or Office of Economic Opportunity initiates contact with individuals by phone, email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
If you are made aware of or receive any communication offering a CSBG grant or requesting a fee in exchange for funding, please report it to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. For more information, please visit: Grant Fraud and Scams.
Additionally, neither the Virginia Community Services Block Grant office or Office of Economic Opportunity initiates contact with individuals by phone, email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
If you are made aware of or receive any communication offering a CSBG grant or requesting a fee in exchange for funding, please report it to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. For more information, please visit: Grant Fraud and Scams.