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These are all good comments and useful information. There is also other email issues to look out for. Everyone knows not to accept emails from ones we do not know or with weird subjects and misspellings. However, there are some emails that look legitimate from UPS that state you have a package that was undeliverable. [...]

When I first started out in business, working with MLM companies, I thought it would be great to get a loan or a grant to start my business. I’m glad I never “fell” for any of the online “deals” to get grants. Most wanted me to pay them over $500 to do the legwork to [...]

Warning to everyone. The SBA does NOT give grants to individuals to start or grow a business. Here is the text direct from SBA…The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, though it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. While the SBA does offer some grant [...]

Karen, I’ve been the recipient of those on more than one try. And no, didn’t click on, I’m very careful about emails. I’m sure I have deleted ones that should have been read, but if I’m 100% certain I just don’t. Roxanne, this is so true, power in numbers, and numbers loaded with good information…it’s [...]

I so love all of you. You keep me up on everything. Thank you sooo much for all!

Great example Bea!! Yes, I think that’s why these type of forums are so important, especially for women. It empowers us with the information we need to not get scammed!

This company sends email under several different alias’s claiming federal money available and all you have to do is “claim” yours. If you get the emails delete them, and under no circumstances go to their website! Their email address is ClaimYours media-consent02 com. This site attempts to collect information from your computer using sign in [...]

I co-moderate the group on RYZE ( women in networking ) we recetly had a post from someone who was offering her services as a grant writer for small businesses. My radar kicked in because; the language and format of the profile was sloppy and incomplete. No real contact information other than her email address…hotmail. [...]

Over the many months, I have done exhaustive research on the Internet for business resources. The result has been two fold: some very useful and credible resources and hundreds of fraudulent and pure scam websites. I will begin to compile a list and share it with this group. While doing research it’s always been one [...]