Received call stating that the Government has selected me for $ 7000.00 because I pay my taxes on time. Was given three options, direct deposit, visa credit or cash in hand. Cash in hand was selected and was given a confirmation number to be given to the Western Union office.
Also asked for name on drivers license, my age and marital status, did not give the correct info.
Also, received call stating that the Government has selected me for $ 7000.00 because I pay my taxes on time. I was given three options, direct deposit into checking account, visa credit or cash in hand. Cash in hand was selected and was given a confirmation number to be given to the Western Union office. Man had thick Indian accent, by name of Eric Brown x103. For verification, he gave the website for the grant information: www.usagovernmentsgrant.org
While on the phone, he actually took me through different screens on this website, telling me what to click on, reading on the details on the FAQs that state why I'd need to pay $200 at W.U.
Very shady!
Guy said his name is Edward Smith at this number. Told him to take out the $200 and send me the $6800, Sound fair to me. Told him what I would do to him if I ssw .him.
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