A certain federal government officer called to announce a $9000 won from a certain survey...Not only his English was very bad to work in government, his story was very childish.Government usually uses mailing address or in very rare cases, when they call, they always verify identity before engaging, etc.so i knew this call was a scam.
The call came from a non-native English speaker, with numerous voices in the background. The unsolicited caller stated I was to receive a $9000. grant from the US Treasury, but they started to ask to verify information. It began with verifying phone number, name and then employment, at that point I stated if this were true, the Treasury Department would send me a letter, and then I ended the call.
have had several similar calls today like this. First one asked if i was there then abruptly hung up. One exactly as described here, then 5 more from an UNKNOWN caller. You would think they would try another day at least.
broken English of person on the line. told him not to call ever again and take me off his list. he told me I had to "request " not to be called again. may have or may not have opened a door. will be contacting phone and credit companies to be on the lookout for fraudulent activities.
A certain federal government officer called to announce a $9000 won from a certain survey...Not only his English was very bad to work in government, his story was very childish.Government usually uses mailing address or in very rare cases, when they call, they always verify identity before engaging, etc.so i knew this call was a 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