The caller said his name was Alex from the US Dept of Treasury and said I was chosen from a random survey to receive a Loyalty and Financial Grant for $8400. He said I had to pay with a green dot card in the amount of $220 for the grant application fee. Of course I was skeptical but after an hours long talk on what I thought was verifying this "too good to be true" information I reluctantly sent the money. Then I was transferred to the "Grant Manager" Oscar Jefferson at the number 202-370-7662. Later I was transferred to "the bank" called US Bank of New York which I later found out is no such of thing and talked to a David Johnson. They said their address was 33 Liberty St but that is the Federal Reserve Bank so then I knew they were lying. For entertainment I continued to listen and the bank then told me I had to send another $499 to them for the security deposit, again using the green dot card, which they said would have been refunded along with the 8400. So this continued not to make sense. I called the grant manager and asked to speak with his supervisor which was Kevin Nolan but he too just gave me the run around. I finally told them all nope not doing all that and left it alone. So yes they did get my $220 unfortunately but maybe someone needed that more than me. Trying to stay positive about the whole SCAM.
I received a phone call from 202-370-7662 claiming to be the National Gaming Commission and that I was the winner of $550,000. To receive this I had to post an insurance bond o 1% ($5500) to guarantee the receipt of the certified check. The name given by the person at that number was Kate Davis and she referred me to the person at the "Insurance Company" at #315-391-1291, Bruce Wayne (Batman?).
I requested that they FAX me the necessary documentation. Nothing has been received.
When answering the phone they did not identify themselves as the stated business but just said "Hello". This did not sound natural to me. Be careful of this type of communication.
They called stating I was to receive a grant of $8400.00. But a guy called me from 2026668460 then gave me this number to speak with a lady, claiming she would be releasing the money onto a bogus card number I gave them. But then stated I need to go to a store and purchase a green dot card for the amount of $215.00 on before the be released. I told her why would I spend to get money. The guy on the other hand stated the grant could be used for education, payment down on a home, to start a business or to purchase a vehicle. The lady messed up during our conversation stating this is not a personal grant, then stated it cannot be used for alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs. I laughed and asked her for employee ID number, she stated she could give it to me but never did; I started asking her a lot of questions and she panic. These scam artist are getting dumber and dumber ever year. Do they not know We the People in America, is working hard for dollars. I hope no one fall for this scam. Hope everyone has since enough to come online and input these phone as I have to check that these are non-English speaking people.
202 239 8250 the caller identified himself as James Brown from the Bauer Office of Investigation, I requested they not call my anymore since this was obviously a scam and was told to put the phone up my [***] and some other not so nice suggestions.. really sorry I was not dumb enough to give them my hard earned money so easily. Be aware and hope nobody falls for this scam.
got a call from 202-666-0097 claiming to be federal grants giveaway, was told i could get 8400.00 free from federal reserve in new york . was given this other number 202-370-7662 sr acct officer to release funds. gave them boggus c/c then wanted to charge one time fee 225.00. they out to crack down on this boggus companies delete there phone numbers. don't be fooled by these barely speaking english people sound like people from India