Likely Legit
PRI 18 (Green)
ECS 73 (FIT)
Q4 Small Business Microgrant
Source-confirmed: official page + proofs. Not an endorsement.
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Owner org Example Foundation
Deadline Oct 31, 2025
Domain age 1143 days
Fit: FIT (ECS 73). Reasons: Registered >6 months (Rule §2b); Revenue < $1M (Rule §3a).
Red flags: None detected.
Risky
PRI 74 (High risk)
ECS — (Insufficient data)
“Q4 Founder Relief Grant”
Checked Oct 1, 2025 • We verify sources, not outcomes.
Summary: We could not find an official program page, rules, or credible press/partner mention.
Multiple scam signals are present (fee to apply, guaranteed language, domain mismatch, fresh domain, WhatsApp PII).
Action: Do not apply. Report the post/ad. Consider the legitimate alternatives below.
Official apply link → (not found)
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Claimed owner “National Small Biz Council” (no record found)
Deadline Not stated
Domain age 23 days (privacy on)
Three proofs (we require these for a green check):
Official page: Missing ·
Press/partner: Missing ·
Rules/FAQ: Missing
Red flags (5 found)
- Pay-to-apply: “$20 processing fee.” Real grants do not charge to apply.
- Guaranteed language: “Everyone qualifies, pre-approved.”
- Domain mismatch: Page on
nsbc-grants-help.info but no proof of ownership by the claimed org.
- Fresh domain + privacy: Registered <30 days ago; no press/rules to offset.
- Suspicious contact: WhatsApp DM asking for SSN/bank info.
History & Reliability (Pro)
Prior rounds: —
Winners documented: —
Payout evidence: —
Owner track record: —
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Canonical Proofs
A & B are required for a green verdict. C (history) boosts confidence and unlocks premium insights.
A) Official Listing / Identifier
pending… Grants.gov/ALN • State .gov page • Foundation 990-PF schedule • Brand newsroom/partner
B) Registered Entity Match
pending… IRS TEOS (EIN/status) • OpenCorporates/SoS • Agency .gov unit page
C) Prior Awards Evidence
pending… USAspending • 990-PF Schedule I • Past winners on issuer/partner
Verdict: Waiting for checks…
Rule: A + B required for “Likely Legit.” C is a confidence booster.
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Unsafe URL check: —
Result
Summary will appear here.
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Eligibility Confidence Score
What we found
Official listing or identifier
We are searching for an official listing. This includes a federal listing, a state or city government page, a foundation filing, or an official brand newsroom page.
Registered organization match
We are searching government or company registries for a legal record that matches the program owner’s name.
Evidence of past awards
We are searching award databases and official filings for proof that this program has paid real recipients before.
Red flags on the page
We will highlight any dangerous signs such as requests to pay an application fee, “guaranteed approval” language, requests for banking or Social Security information, or a domain name mismatch.
Why people get tricked
Fraud pages are designed to push fear and urgency. They often ask for an “application fee,” claim “everyone is approved,” or send you to private messages to collect sensitive information.
- If the page asks you to pay to apply, stop. Real grants do not charge an application fee.
- If the page promises guaranteed approval, stop. Real programs never guarantee money.
- If the page sends you to private messages for banking or Social Security information, stop and report it.
What we consider “official” proof
We look for three kinds of evidence. Two are required for a “Likely Legitimate” result.
- Official listing or identifier (required): a federal listing, a state or city government page, a foundation filing, or a verified brand newsroom page.
- Registered organization match (required): a legal record for the program owner in a government charity registry or a company registry.
- Evidence of past awards (boost): government award databases, foundation schedules, or official “past winners” pages.
If we cannot prove it
We will show “Not Verified” or “Risky,” explain why in simple language, and point you to legitimate alternatives so you do not waste time or money.
- We do not take payment for safety. The “Apply on the official website” button is always free.
- We keep a timestamp and a public archive snapshot for accountability.
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