Also got the message offer in 7000. It is a scam
The person to whom I talked identified himself as a government employee, he said that I was selected for the grand because I paid my taxes on time and I am not in any default with the government. He said to that in order to verify my identity I had to answer some questions to verify my identity. I requested then to send me the info via mail, then the guy hang up
I answered their questions then they gave me a PIN number and a phone number to call. They just wanted me to varify all the information they had about me which was all correct! Kinda scary but I never called that number.
I don't believe they are picking up off of credit card applications. We started receiving these calls this week. I'm listed in the phone book and other places, so it is easy to find my number. I agree that the caller's (female) grasp of English was limited. From the sound of the voice she sounded African. Makes me wonder if the Nigerian email scam has taken on a new twist.
From the notes I've seen online about this group they offer either $7,000 or $70,000 dollar grants.
I tried to call back several times. I receive an automated message that the phone number is not in service.