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 received a call from a woman first saying that the government under TANF WAS AWARDING ME CASH FLOW OF 9000 dollars, but I must deposit 150 as a fee into NY federal Bank, to receive thchee cash. His Name is Mike Tyler, ext.14280 . Can you check this? o.S.
Just received a call from a young girl that could barely speak English to tell me about this $9000 that I had been awarded. She gave me a code number beginning with AS, then told me to call (253) 216-8095. I told that that this was fantastic news, and that I was so excited to hear more about this 'free money'. Proceeded to throw the number away. Who has time for this! Horrible scam, because I am sure that some people actually fall for this.
A man with a very thick accent eventully gave me an address (200 Independence SW Ave HHS Bldg. Washington DC 20201) and said I was eligible for a grant. I was instructed to call 253-216-8095 and give the man on the other end a code . The man who answered was foreign, and was livid that MY number did not show up on his ID. "Why you not have phone number?" I said because mine is a private number. He was angry and insisted I give him my number right away........so I told him hold on and I'd be right back.......SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received a call from my area although I didn't recognize it. The number was 575-936-3104. I have been doing some self-improvement research on the internet, so when they told me they were affiliated with the government and that this was about a $9000 grant, I listened. They wanted to verify my name, address, and email address. They seemed harmless. They gave me a grant # and instructions to call 253-216-8095 to complete this transaction. I looked up the call back number and found this webpage. I won't call back and thank you for reporting your experience on this page.