Caller with broken English calling to say we I won $ from government. I could recieve $ on my visa, or my bank account or a Walmart. I asked why the US gov could not just send a check. He said that was not possible. I hung up. He called back and I asked for his phone #. He gave me a Grant # and told me to call 202-697-9920 to get my winnings. SCAM Scam Scam
To report the fraud, go here:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support/general-support/grant-fraud.html
Their number is listed , along with an email address, at the top of the page.
Also here:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0113-government-grant-scams
http://www.usa.gov/
Consider getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $40.00 or so. If its a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number. For tracfone & straight talk: