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
Foreigner called from phone number 301-728-1228 said I had received a grant for $9,900.00 from the us government because I had paid my taxes on time and not filed bankruptcy in the last 6 months. Said they could send money to walmart, checking account, or put on credit card. Gave me this phone number 202-657-5467 to verify funds.
received a call from simon requie gave me this phone no.to call 202-657 5467 the no on my id came as 000-000-0000 also offered $9900, is this a scam? was said to be a grant
The scam is that they want YOU to pay THEM in order to get the grant - which does NOT exist. It is also illegal to have to pay in order to get a loan, grant, or prize. Hang up if they call again.
I got a call from 301-728-1228 number out of Maryland stating that I was one in my town to receive 9,900 grant. He wanted me to go to walmart and pay 250 fee. As soon as I told him I would not do it, he got very defensive and rude and wouldn't stop calling my phone.