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I received a call from the "United States Department of Treasury" stating that I was selected to receive a grant for $7800.00 and that I could receive it through my checking account or Western union. I proceeded to listen to the call and gave them no information about myself and they said that I needed to bring $210.00 cash to western union and send him the money in order to receive the $7800.00. They had my full name, city, and zip code. I realized it was a scam after he asked me to send him money first. I did not fall for this scam and he keeps calling my phone so I now have blocked the number. Just want to report so everyone is aware of this scam.

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

This just happened to my college age son as well - he asked them to phone and speak to me -  I realized it was a scam from the beginning and also gave them no information.  I've let my son know he did the right thing and another reminder that none of us should ever EVER give out personal information to someone who calls us on the phone -  always get a number - check the legitimacy and call them back.   Usually - it's a scam!

I just got a similar call a few minutes ago. But mine was for $1800. They messed up because the government doesn't have my new phone number yet. DUH! Besides, when was the last time anyone's ever heard of the American government giving people money? Taking it away yes, giving no.

My wife got this call that the government was gonna send her 7,800  all she had to do was send 210 to them threw western union we almost fell for it out of desperation for money but something told us it was to good to be true so we Google the number & sure enough there was other people that also got this call with the same offer Scam Scam Scam