I got a text from this number with a link to apply for a scholarship with no essay required. I am currenty looking to enroll in college. I did not click on the link in the text, but instead typed out the link in my computer's browser to see where it lead. It took me to a page where I could put in my information regarding what course of study I was interested in, what level of education I have attained, etc. I did not fill out anything. Recently, I have been getting calls on my cell phone from this area code, which I do not answer because I do not know anyone in DC personally that would call me on my cell phone. After plugging in some of the numbers I receive calls from in 800Notes from this 202 area code, I see that it is a goverment grant scam that these callers are trying to pull. I think these scammers may have gotten my number from the online job boards or third parties when you sign up for newsletters online regarding furthering your education. What a shame that these characters think that it is better to put all this energy into being dishonest to fleece the next person rather than earning their money the honest way.
I got a text from this number with a link to apply for a scholarship with no essay required. I am currenty looking to enroll in college. I did not click on the link in the text, but instead typed out the link in my computer's browser to see where it lead. It took me to a page where I could put in my information regarding what course of study I was interested in, what level of education I have attained, etc. I did not fill out anything. Recently, I have been getting calls on my cell phone from this area code, which I do not answer because I do not know anyone in DC personally that would call me on my cell phone. After plugging in some of the numbers I receive calls from in 800Notes from this 202 area code, I see that it is a goverment grant scam that these callers are trying to pull. I think these scammers may have gotten my number from the online job boards or third parties when you sign up for newsletters online regarding furthering your education. What a shame that these characters think that it is better to put all this energy into being dishonest to fleece the next person rather than earning their money the honest way.
You're probably right. Once you give any info to job sources, loan companies and even well known retail stores (plus just about anyone else on the internet). You can kiss your anonaminity goodbye. They will sell your soul to the devil then the creeps come crawling out of the woodworks.
Almost any call from area code 202 is up to no good.