I haven't called the number yet, wanted to google and see if it was legit. They were trying to get my bank information and told me that I needed to call urgently and provide them with a grant confirmation # so they can send me $8,500 tax free. Now i know not to call. It's sad because a lot of people probably will call and give their bank info to someone.
I haven't called the number yet, wanted to google and see if it was legit. They were trying to get my bank information and told me that I needed to call urgently and provide them with a grant confirmation # so they can send me $8,500 tax free. Now i know not to call. It's sad because a lot of people probably will call and give their bank info to someone.
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
I got a call from the same 543-210-9876 number today. Had a fun conversation with "Thomas Martin."
I spent 25 wonderful minutes on the phone with the African doing my best to confuse him.
I gave him a bogus credit changing the number every time he read it back. As he was about to hang up I remembered that the bogus number didn't work and gave him a new bogus number. It went on forever. I have to admit he toughed it out though. He should have hung up after he got the credit card number.
I made him put his manager on the line and got their "street address" at 200 Independence Ave. in DC. Said I would drop by tomorrow.
I may call back.
Caller: Scammer
Call Type: Scam