Some FEMA grantees have reported being contacted by individuals claiming to represent credit agencies or grant-making institutions and have solicited grantees to pay them to update their CCR (Central Contractor Registration number). Under the guise of updating the number for the agency, these individuals have tried to persuade grantees and agencies to give them their user name, password or other sensitive information.
Do not give out this information!
FEMA maintains a secure e-Grant Application website where all such confidential information may be submitted. Bogus phone calls, e-mails, or letters requesting social security numbers, financial account information, or fees should be disregarded.
FEMA will never request identifying information about you or your organization by telephone, e-mail, or letter. Nor will you be required to pay a fee to register or update information in the Central Contractor Registry. If you have questions, contact your Regional Fire Program Specialist, or contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at [email protected].