THIS IS A SCAM! I was told the govt had awarded 9k that wouldn't have to be paid back (yeah, okay!). As the woman (strong Indian accent) was speaking, I googled the number and found these posts as suspected. They're asking for bank or credit card info which no one should ever give over the phone unless you yourself make the phone call. I told them to mail me the money in that case and she told me to hold on while another guy (strong accent) came on the phone. Advised them I wouldn't participate in the fraudulent activity and hung up. He had no response.
I just received the call as well. any time I get a call and the person has a strong Indian accent i am I always ask their name and how to spell it.. and before I let them go on and on I try to get an employee number or operator number.. this lady hung up on me.. I tried to call the number back and i get a recording that states "your call can not be completed as dialed PLS check the number and try your call again" thats when I looked on line and saw this info... YES its a SCAM