I typed "grants for musicians" in Google. I found a sponsored link titled "mygovernmentresources.com". I visited the site and filled out a bunch of personal info. I was then reached by email a few days later and was told the grant process was on it's way. Today, I was contacted by "Cory Sutton" from phone number (315) 220-6670. I was asked many times if I was a U.S. Citizen and questioned rigorously what I would use this grant for. I must say, I was convinced. I was told I would be charged $299 for application fees, etc. And my account would be billed. I was assured it had to be legit since it was going through the bank. I, like an idiot, gave my account info, the last four digits of my social, my dl# and d.O.B. After I received a confirmation number. Yes, I'm a starving musician.
Well, when the deed was done and I was able to reach a computer, I typed nationwide consulting services in quotes and only found a report on the company here on consumer complaints. The other lady reporting them had a similar experience and I freaked out. I called the bank, closed my account and have been trying to reach "nationwide consulting" at (888) 342-7772 and at (315) 220-6670. Nobody has picked up at either number and one voice mail was full. I can't believe it happened to me, luckily I was able to catch it in time.
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