I received 2 calls on October 13, 2014 on my cell from 202-666-3755. Male voice stated he was a Federal Government Employee notifying me that I have been awarded a federal grant for thousands of dollars (I can't remember the exact amount). Obvious scams; I hung up.
I received 2 calls on October 13, 2014 on my cell from 202-666-3755. Male voice stated he was a Federal Government Employee notifying me that I have been awarded a federal grant for thousands of dollars (I can't remember the exact amount). Obvious scams; I hung up.
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
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Its ILLEGAL to ask for money to receive it:
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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel17.shtm
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-telemarketing-scams
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0119-jam ... ng-us-consumers
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Consider getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $50.00 or so.If its a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number.