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This company is a legal scam. I ordered a free cd and only had to pay $1.98 for shipping. Somewhere hidden in the terms apparently they state they will charge you $69.95 if you don't cancel in a certain time frame. When you try to call them you get a voice mail by from someone who barely speaks english. I don't expect a call back and I will probably be out the 70.00 bucks. I have learned a lesson though. I will never order off of sites like that again. File the claim with your bank and cancel your credit/debit card and order a new one. I wouldn't be surprised if outfits like this sell your info.

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mark canale
Lucerne, US
Aug 03, 2009 5:22 pm EDT

upon recieving my cd and order confirmation # I didn't relize I would be charged another 69.00 after the 7 day trial period which wasn't mention on the order conf.# e-mail it wasn't until I tried looking up there web site that I came across this complaint site and that I became aware of the scam, so I cancelled thank you people there full of BS

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Brenda Munson
Gainesville, US
Jul 20, 2009 9:13 pm EDT

I purchased a "Free" CD on grant funding supposedly from the government and paid the $1.98 shipping. There was an unauthorized withdrawal from my checking account for $69.95 by this company. I told them repeatedly on the phone that I was not interested in purchasing anything. I want this money reimbursed immediately.

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sargent1
Daytona Beach, US
Jul 07, 2009 5:50 pm EDT

ordered the c.d for $1.98.Was not informed that my 7 day trial immed. on clicking the button.Did not even recieve the c.d until after the 7 day trial period ended.Thought it started when I got the c.d.Tried calling several numbers.No one wants to give me back my money.If this is a government program that is for free grants, why do I have to pay $69.95 a month?

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Vicki Burk
Ada, US
Jun 04, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

I ordered a grant funding program (free for 7 days) and was charged $69.95 the same day it arrived. I would like to cancel my order and receive ALL my money back. I have had a VERY hard time just getting to the information to contact this company. Even the phone number on the bank statement was incorrect. Thank you Vicki Burk

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Dorothy Br
Philadelphia, US
May 09, 2009 10:43 am EDT

I order a grant cd for $1.95 and they went into my account and took $30.00 out of it. Tehy had no right to do this. If they do not put my money back into my account I am going to put an news paper article in my city papers and let everybobdy now how loe down they really are. And what site it comes from so people will beware of this site that started this.

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angrymom
Laurel, US
Apr 24, 2009 1:51 am EDT

I seen this ad on the internet stating you can get informational cd on grant funding for 1.99 and recieved it in the mail along with the company charging my credit card for 70.oo. When called and told them it was false advertisement they were very very rude and nasty and said sorry there is nothing they can do about it. I am very disturbed that they can get away with some scam like this to evey person.

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Julie K Manos
Oklahoma City, US
Apr 20, 2009 6:36 pm EDT

my name is julie manos Grant funding search called me at home and told me about help seeking gov.grants I Told her I was disabled and didn't qualify she tole me go ahead and try, it's free just pay shipping and handling fee. I still haven't recieved anything in the mail from them. what can I do I cant afford an attorney. My e-mail address is jayjay-1953@live.com. And thanks to any one who will listen.

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Marsha
, US
Apr 09, 2009 9:49 pm EDT

Ordered cd for $2.10 and 7 days later they withdrew $74.32 from my checking accounts unauthorized. I'm calling my bank in the morning and also the Henderson Police Dept. and Grant Funding in the morning. My daughter works for an attorney, so I will also we taking with him as well as the Attornery General's office.

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GoodGuy_67501
Hutchinson, US
Apr 07, 2009 5:19 pm EDT

I purshed a 1.98 CD from GRANT FUNDING SEARCH on March 18. Then not to long later on they took 69.95 out of my account with out my permisson. So I called the company to reqest a refund and they said their was nothing they could do. So i called my bank and told them so i hope i can get my money back. DO NOT ORDER ANYTHAING FROM THESE CROOKES.

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Brandon k
, US
Mar 26, 2009 1:10 pm EDT

I got a cd for a 1.98 and they called my phone saying they was sending the cd and i said yes they sent it i got it and it is blank and they charge my card 69.95 and just lost my job and i have no money

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Homer, US
Mar 19, 2009 2:06 pm EDT

i paid to have a cd sent to me i got the cd about two weeks later put it in the computer i watched the program but when i was wanting to go login to the website it would not let me.

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hrm73
, US
Mar 06, 2009 11:06 pm EST

I am visiting my sister in PA and having discussion about Care One SCAM ... she gave me CD she bought for $1.98 and ask me to check it out. $1.98 on 2/9 and $69.95 charged without her authorization on 2/17
Thank you for posting ... However, she is on the phone with girl from Grant Funding Search the $69.95 is a monthly fee CALL and cancel immediately... $839.40 a year!

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Beverly Dallas
North Bend, US
Mar 05, 2009 8:33 pm EST

You think that you are ordering a cd with information on grant research and end up paying 69.95 in hidden monthly fees. When I called to find out what the additional charge was--I was told that this was for a monthly fee to the wesite, which by the way is non re-fundable.

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joni
easton, US
Mar 02, 2009 6:33 pm EST

i spent 1.95 for cd to help with grant searching, aweek or two ago.then they charged my account 69.95.can't get via the # they have listed.i never agreed to this.why is nothing being done.i have to change my debit card, again.to the bank tomorrow.

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kgoble
Middletown, US
Mar 01, 2009 11:44 am EST

I recently inquired about receiving government grants. I paid 1.95 in shipping and handling. Before even receiving the software an unauthorized charge of 69.95 was withdrawn from my checking account, leaving my account in the negative. Upon receiving the CD, I was unable to use it due to it being corrupt.

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chrarry
Kelso, US
Feb 21, 2009 5:29 pm EST

I dont want this and you have charge me 2 or 3 times for the same thing please give this back and take no more I live on 600 a month I cant afford this Why are you doing this

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Charles Tolbert
Long Beach, US
Feb 18, 2009 6:53 pm EST

I order a CD regarding grants and got no results. Then they took money out of my account and when I tried calling them a recording came on telling me hold and then click off. I tried going online and there web site is broken. What can I do to stop these people from going into my account? My e-mail: ctolbert@homeassembly.org

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shirley c broome
rosedale, US
Feb 17, 2009 6:59 pm EST

hi, i receive my bank ststement in the mail and i notic there was a 69.95 had been charge to my account without my knowelge iam so angry, and they only give part of their telepone number please help me get my 69.95 back iam a layoff widow and the mother of two that 69.95 could be for some meal, because i have never ever got the CD for the 1.98. iam shirley c broome, e-mail slim3156@bellsouth.net. thanx,

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K. Reed
Kenosha, US
Feb 05, 2009 8:29 am EST

I ordered a free CD with the approval of $1.98 for shippping coming from my checkin g account. Only to receive my bank statement and $69.95 having been deducted from my account. My Bank is filing fraud chareges against the.

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myq
houston, US
Feb 03, 2009 11:25 pm EST

I have not received a CD or anything else, however I did go to the site to see what they were offering and since have been charged $1.98 and one week later $69.95. I reported it to my bank because I did not authorize these charges.
I amleaving it to the bank to recover the charges but I have also put a notice on my account to not accept any charges.

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Lunarlight
Middletown, US
Feb 01, 2009 9:01 pm EST
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The website said for 1.98 I could purchase a disc to find out about gov. grants. There was nothing on the site the said about charging my account for $69 dollars and change. I have emailed this company with my request to refund my money without response and I have also called my bank to see what I can do about this unauthorized withdrawal.

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Juanita
Spring Hill, US
Jan 30, 2009 8:49 am EST

I ordered a cd for 1.98 an never recived it plus they took out of my account 70.00 I don't have that kind of money that is why i bought the cd to try and find some grants to help pay my husbands medical bills plus do some repairs on the house as he can no longer work. I found the withdraw by accident an could cover the charges so my bills will not get payed because of this. Please help me with this proublem.

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Yvonne Ruiz
Central Square, US
Jan 24, 2009 12:03 pm EST

I bought a CD on-line for $1.98 and was never informed that there would be additional charges until I saw a charge on my monthly statement for $69.95. I have been unable to contact them as of yet but am attempting to dispute the charge with my credit card company.

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Pam
, US
Jan 21, 2009 12:07 am EST

I wanted to get a grant for school and ordered the CD for 1.99 that was all . I checked my bank statement and found a withdrawl of 69.95 that I DID NOT approve. I went to my bank and filed fraud withdrawl charges. You need to find these ### and put a stop to this scam NOW.

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tammy
, US
Jan 20, 2009 2:37 pm EST

i ordered a cd for 1:98 and they took that from my account plus 69.95 when i got in touch with whoever it was they said i had 7 days to stop it but i never received any thing to let me know. i think its wrong for them to do this to people. that money they took from me was for bills now im 69.95 short on my bills thanks to them.

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jw3557419
24938, US
Jan 19, 2009 12:39 pm EST

I paid $1.95 for information on grant funding I got a cd in the mail then when I got my bank statement I was also charge $ 69.95 that I did not know anything about. They never even sent me a phone number so I can cancel.
People should be told they have to cancel or they will be charged 69.95. and there is nothing on the cd none of the so call grant a for people judt gor like science research and school or goverment projects.

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Sylvia
Covington, US
Jan 19, 2009 11:42 am EST
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I ordered the CD for 1.98 and used my debit card
to pay for shipping and handling. A week later
they took 69.95 from my checking account
using my Debit card number that I didn't authorize.
I am very distressed, and have no number with which to call them from. Please help if you have
any telephone numbers I can reach this Grant Funding Search Company with. These crooks need to be in jail. ...Sylvia Reid

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leatrice
Dayton, US
Jan 18, 2009 9:45 pm EST

Grant Funding was suppose to cost a 1.95 cent to send a CD . They took $69.95 cent from my account . They had no authoriztion from Me to do this I am asking for a refund as well as to be composayed for my overdraft from my bank

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Rdante
St Louis Park, US
Jan 07, 2009 9:00 am EST

I authorized $1.99 debit from my PayPal Mastercard to pay for shipping for a free CD on grants. I received the CD. Even before I opened the celophane, I was charged an additional $69.95 which I did NOT authorize.

I also see a spike in the number of spams I receive, all about money-making scehemes.

I understand that this company does this regularly. It is FRAUD, pure and simple.

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Thomas
saint louis , US
Jan 22, 2009 8:16 am EST

YES THIS WEB SITE IS MISLEADING AND THEY TAKE FUNDS FROM YOUR ACCOUNT THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVE. IT START OUT WITH OFFERING
THE CD FOR $1.98 AND BALLON TO 69.95 . AND WHEN YOU CALL THE NUMBER
THATS GIVEN TO YOU. WHEN YOU CALL THEY MAY ANSWER THE FIRST
CALL, BUT THERE AFTER THEY REJECT THE CALL. AND THE EMAIL ADDRESS
PROVIDED DOES NOT GIVE ACCESS TO EMAIL THEM. THE WHOLE THING IS A
SCAM. JUST TAKE PHASE 7 DAYS FREE TRIAL. BUT IT TAKES 5 TO 10 DAYS
TO RECIEVE THE THE CD. AND WHEN YOU CONTACT THEM ABOUT THE CHARGES THEY SAY YOU HAVE 7 DAYS TO CANCEL. IN THE PRINT OUT THAT
I HAVE THERE'S NO SUCH STATEMENT.

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bponinski
DePere, US
Apr 09, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

I went on this website to get the free informational cd regarding grants & funding. I understood that I would have to pay 1.95 shipping, but before I even received the cd I was already charged the 69.95 membership fee that I did not even agree to. I called the toll free number on my bank statement and could get no one higher to speak to regarding this then a operator. I don't understand how I could be charged a membership for something that I could not even preview.

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carol
Parma Heights, US
Jan 16, 2009 10:43 am EST

I only authorized $1.98 to come out of my checking account on 01/07/09 for info. on Grants to be sent to me and today there is $69.95 taken out of my account from them. I did not authorize that! I want to be reimbursed!

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msb
Houston, US
Jan 16, 2009 12:06 pm EST

I along with many others ordered a grant information cd from grantfundingsearch.com. They charged me for the cd and then a week later charged me an additional $69.95. I DID NOT authorize the $69.95 charge to my credit card.

When I called to have this charge removed and asked to speak to a supervisor I was told that they were having computer difficulties so speaking to a supervisor was not possible. I insited that to speak to a supervisor would not include the computer, since a supervisor is a human being and not a computer. At that point I was hung up on.

I called my bank and have cancelled my credit card I am disputing the unauthorized charge with the bank. If anyone else would like to try to contact grantfundingsearch.com their number is
[protected]. Good luck!

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Kenneth M. Carter
Katy, US
Feb 05, 2009 7:18 am EST

On 1/26/2009 I was charged $1.98 for a CD from Grant Funding Search. I had spoken with a man from the company and told him that they were not authorized to charge me any money and I did not want to enroll in their program. I now have a charge of $1.98 and my account and do not want additional charges from this company.

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SYLVIA BURLESON
Columbus, US
Feb 13, 2009 8:27 pm EST

THEY DID THE SAME THING TO ME! THEY DRAW YOU IN WITH THE PROMISE OF GRANT HELP FOR A CHARGE OF $1.98 AND THEN CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD $69.95. I STOPPED THE PAYMENT WITH MY CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND FILED A DISPUTE OF THE CHARGE. I WAS GOING TO TRY AND HELP MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHO WAS ADOPTED FROM CHINA AT AGE 11 THIS LAST JUNE. SHE HAS CEREBRAL PALSY AND CAN BARELY WALK. DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS COMPANY. IT IS A SCAM.

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John Hendrickson
CONNELLYS SPRINGS, US
Mar 03, 2009 7:43 am EST

I replied to an online ad to receive a cd for 1.98 for shipping. Now they are charging my credit card for 69.95. I did not see anywhere in the ad where they were any other charges. These people need to be stopped

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Crickett
El Reno, US
Mar 17, 2009 10:23 am EDT

I requested the "free" CD and only paid the 1.95 shipping fee. That was all I signed up for. I received the cd and it was not worth what I paid for the shipping. I have not thought anymore about this company until I found they charged my card $29.95 for as a membership fee. I called the 1-800 number and was told that it was my membership fee. I told them that I wanted my money back, I was told that they would refund my money in 3 to 5 business days. That is not good enough, they charged me in one day and it is going to take them 3 to 5 days to refund the money. I guess that is going to have to do. This company is useless and I would not recommend them to anyone. STAY SWAY.

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STEPHANIE HENSLEE
Cleveland, US
Mar 18, 2009 12:41 pm EDT

I too ordered the 1.99 cd and authorized only this transaction. I have now been charged 74.85 and cannot speak to a supervisor because they are "on the phone". DO NOT ORDER THISPRODUCT IS IT A SCAM.

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Jim,Darden
Big Sandy, US
Jan 14, 2009 10:49 am EST

I ordered a free government grant cd, on 1/1/09. all i had to pay was the shipping. 8 days later they deducted $69.95, from my checking account. 01/09/2009, with out my knowledge. On, 01/13/2009, I received a cd in the mail from Grant search.com. I have notified the F.B.I. and i want my money back. I have not viewed the cd and do not want to. I want nothing to do with these crooked people. I was going to send the cd back but the F.B.I. says to retaine the cd for evidence. I want my money back A.S.A.P.

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Lance
Conover, US
Jan 16, 2009 10:37 am EST

I have a fax number to send the information to! My wife ordered a "FREE" information cd from this company that had a charge of $1.98 for shipping and handling. When she saw that there was going to be a fee of $39.95 she called and cancelled. On 01/15/2009 they took $69.95 out of her bank account. I have called and called, and I keep getting a call center in the Phillipines. When I FINALLY get a supervisor they are in UTAH, and I've been told that the coorperate office is in NEW YORK. I have been told numerous times that there is no charge for $69.95, but it's on the bank statement. I finally got a fax number! It's [protected] to send a copy of the charge to. The ladie's name is EMILY KOONZ, and I've been told that it will take 24 hours for them to call back. Just black out what they don't need to see...ie account numbers etc. so they can see the charge. Include a contact number, and the name of the company...Grant funding search. GOOD LUCK!

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