I got the same call. Voice said I was selected because of no criminal record, bankruptcies, etc. I told him I filed for bankruptcy 2 years ago. Voice said that was ok, they were only looking for the past year. I know our government, they just don't do this - BEWARE!!! Obvious scam.
Got a call from a blocked # saying I was going to get $ 9,000 grant $$ that I did not have to pay back, the government said I was a great guy, paid my bills on time, no bankruptcy on my file & I was to use the money only for something good, not to gamble it away, etc.........
Just call his treasury agent from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York & my money would be released to me within 45 minutes via Western Union if I chose cash, I knew it was a scam so, I got as much information as I could before he hung up.
I was to call (202) 738-1599 & ask for my " Loyalty Grant " from the Treasury Department...
He said his name was " Vincent Ken " extension # 122 & my grant # was AB144 & they were located at 200 Independence Avenue SW - HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201 & he was with the Human & Health Services Dept.
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