I would get a $9,000 grant from US Government. This is the fourth call I have received with the same message. I hung up on the other three, but listened to the last one, who said her name was Florence Wilson (the same name as my aunt who is deceased). I called them back and told "Carolyn Thomas" the person who would release the funds that it was a scam. She didn't get to the point where it would cost me money. When I told her I knew it was a scam, she hung up on me.
The good old USA should fine and somehow put these idiots out of business who prey on gullible folks.
I just hung up from speaking with a guy with a foreign speech from this same number. 206-923-9681. He Told me the same, that I was picked by the gov't to receive a $9000 grant to do whatever I wanted with. Then went on to say that all they ask is that I spend it wisely! I chose to have the money sent to me via Western Union in lieu of giving out my info. He then gave me the above number to call and ask for his mgr., Carolyn Thomas. I knew it was a scam when he said that I was picked because of my paying my bills on time!! I DON'T HAVE A JOB, AND HAVE BEEN PAYING LATE ON MY BILLS WHEN I COULD!!! I did not and will not call this number and I suggest that you don't either!!
I was called from Beatrice saying that I was qualified for a grant from the government for 9,000. I was asked If I would like it to be in cash or put into my bank account. When I asked for a check they said that too many people had complained that they were not receiving their money, and that they were no longer able to do a check. I then said that I would not do the bank account but I would go to Western Union. I was given a code and given Carolyn Thomas; the supposed supervisor's number to call if I had any questions. I then decided to have some fun and call Carolyn to see how they were getting my phone number and address, which they disclosed that they had at the first call to me. They stated the government was going around and giving out the information so that they may call 17,000 people that qualify. After asking again what information they had the phone call ended from this low life. FYI don't mess with the military! The other number that is the first caller is 203-923-4781...this will be the initial caller.
Yes, all the same happened to me. I live in SD. Received the first call from a man who's accent was so bad I didn't understand barely a word, and I usually have no problem with accents. I did call the number he gave me and a message said something like, "not available now, please leave a message" so I did. Got no call back. Then called right before their office was to close, I guess, because the lady, "Caroline" who answered, and also had a slight accent, said that their money payment systems were shut down for the day and to please call back in the morning to receive money. I have not called back yet.