They called me today, with the same story; $8K to be given to me in cash via a direct deposit to my Bank OR Visa Card OR via Western Union ( I figured WU was best)! Got a confirmation # LM oo1 to call and give to the Senior Manager Carol Morenzi at 1(240) 206-1985 (Maryland), so when I tried to call, phone never got answered! I figured it was a scam even though they knew my Name & phone number! Google searched the number & scam! Ugh! =Judy=
I felt suspicious about receiving a call from this number 360-207-0962 about free government grants. so I mistakenly gave them my bank account and my routing number because i was side track at work plus being excited about receiving money from the goverment after busting my [***] all these years to have the the government finally give back. they told me to call another number which is this number 240 206 1985 to speak with Carol Morrancy which was the Senior Account Officer that will handle this account personally. I was told by the previous number to give Carol my money ID confirmation number so I did. This is where I got the huge RED FLAG when she asked me to send $210 to some Verification Office to ensure that I am who I say I am through MoneyGram. I than realize this maybe a scam so something told me to do my research about the name as well the number which I found the name popped up in Google with someone commenting about the same name. I tried finding the comment which I couldn't. But that was I red flag enough for me so I called my bank to notify them of the situation and once I get back in town from work I will go to the police department to file a report. To make a long story short they got my account and routing number which now I must be cautious checking my account for miscellaneous charges or withdrawals. also I have my bank aware of the situation. It sucks that I got Got with out realizing it too late and you probably got caught up in this scam if you reading this message hoping you didn't give them scammers your bank info. I plan I calling them and [***] with them as I so please since they got me in this this [***].
Sorry you got caught by this scam. It's a widespread scam that a lot of people have reported on in this forum, from a lot of other (fake) phone numbers. You were wise not to send them the $210 and also to call your bank right away. Can I suggest you contact the three major credit trackers as well, and have them put a freeze on your accounts? Although you didn't say whether you gave them your social security number, it's a good idea to be extra cautious, and watch those accounts for a while.
They called me today, with the same story; $8K to be given to me in cash via a direct deposit to my Bank OR Visa Card OR via Western Union ( I figured WU was best)! Got a confirmation # LM oo1 to call and give to the Senior Manager Carol Morenzi at 1(240) 206-1985 (Maryland), so when I tried to call, phone never got answered! I figured it was a scam even though they knew my Name & phone number! Google searched the number & scam! Ugh! =Judy=
Or at least that's the name I gave those jerk offs. Boy did he get nasty after he realized I was messing with him for 15 minutes! Called me some very choice names! Haha. If "Alex" calls you tell him john mcnuggetstein says hi! Hahaha