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!
My call was the same as the other's, with a claim that I have been selected for a grant of $6700
When I began asking questions, she ( Christine May ) disconnected the line.
She claims her supervisor or Sr Acct Agent, is Felix John
i just got a call from this number saying i am selected for a government grants of 6700$. further added that i need to get some greendot card and deposit 200$ to it which i will receive with the grants.
Thank you for letting us know that phone number is still being used by a scammer.
Please assure you read the previous posts, telling you about the scam, and how to report it.