I received a call from an unknown caller, this time it was a female claiming she worked for the U.S. Government, saying I am to receive a grant in the amount of $9,200. She got my number through a telephone list during a survey asking if I had ever been bankrupt, my name and whether or not I work full time/part time or not at all. Gave me a number to call (206) 317-1748 to call stating that it was here manager number and if I wanted to receive the funds I needed to call that number. Well, I called that number and some guy just answered the phone saying hello. You would think that if it was a legit business or anything government, a person would not answer the phone by just saying hello. I asked who am I speaking with and he just hung up. I knew then it was a SCAM, people please do not allow these people to SCAM you. Don't give them any information! If it sounds too good to be true than 9 times out of 10, it is. Just thought I should leave this message for all others who are receiving phone calls from these type of people.
Same deal - just got a call from "Unavailable"
(delay picking up phone, hang-up earlier today was probably same people).
The Govt wants to me $9200ish because I am one of 1500 people who've never declared bankruptcy or something like that. Asking me to call (206) 317-1478 with a "Grant Number" they've given me.
This person I was speaking to was definitely in a call center because I could hear the myriad of conversations going on behind him.
I wish I had a throw-away cell phone so I could call and pursue this joke further without providing my cell number as someone dumb enough to follow up.
If you receive a call from these people, claiming to have a $9200 grant for you because you are a good citizen who pays their bills, etc.
Be aware that it is a scam/fraud. Do not send them any money.
Call the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint.
1-877-382-4357
You can also file a complaint with grant fraud at 1-800-447-8477.