I got multiple calls from some dude with an indian accent from 202-559-7648 telling me I qualify for a 9K pell grant free from the united states government because I paid my taxes on time.  They said that it was free and that I didnt have to pay it back and I could use towards things like medical bills, insurance, student loans, etc.  I said ok, how does one recieve this "free" pell grant (which is usually used for education purposes) and he told me that it could be done through direct deposit (meaning I would have to give him all my bank account info), they could credit my visa, master card, or amex, or by western union.  I told him that this all sounds very fishy since a check was not an option when receiving payment from the US Government since that is there main source or way of paying private citizens their pell grants and tax returns.  He tried to give me some spiel about how they dont send checks anymore yada yada yada yada.  I called him out and he said that i could call his manager at another 202 number t verify everything if Id like and he culd handle the payment when Im ready to move forward with the transaction.  This is a BIG SCAM...do not fall for it.