I first received a call from 210-215-6445. Then was directed to call the 206-395-3503 with the claim number. I too was picked to receive a government grant. The persons I was to contact was Philip John. He said he was from Washington DC. I looked up the number and came back as a landline from Seattle, Washington 98101. Far cry from Washington DC. Just out of curiosity did this person direct you to get a Green Dot Money Pak? When I asked for a check to be sent to my home instead of giving them my bank account info. I was told that they would send me a certified check. I would receive it in the mail in 2 days. Not sure if those can be fake. Some sites say checks may look real but are not. So I am not sure if this is a scam or not. My guess is that if they ask for money so I can receive money something is not right. Oh that is right they are not asking for money they just want me to put $250.00 on a Green Dot Money Pak card. NOT SO SURE THIS IS REAL!
Me ofrecieron que había ganado una ayuda del gobierno pero que tenia que comprar una tarjeta green dot y depositara cierta cantidad de dinero para ellos hacer los tramites del dinero lamentablemente caí en esa red inocentemente y di mi información pq te hablan bien real. Reportenlos. Hay que detenerlos
I was given this number to contact James Carter a "Senior Finance Manager" to verify a Grant identification number given to me whereas he can process a grant I qualified for on September 5th. He would then mail me a check. The man who called had my name, address and my cell number--this freaked me out! . If it sounds too good to be true usually it is! BE Very Aware!
I need to kno if this is a scam or for real! They said I qualify for a grant but I have to put up a deposit that supposedly comes right back with the grant money. Is this a real government agency or a scam. I could really use the money!!
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