I got the same call as (202) above, instructing me to call another number (315). Except, I was told I would be receiving my check in the mail tomorrow; I'm going to go stand on the porch and wait. Hooray!
I just got the same phone call today. I told my mom about it, but she was skeptical about the $9000. But i had to pay a $310 security deposit. So I decided to put the number into google. And what do i find, this site. I knew it was too good to be true. And i really.needes the money too :-(
A lady called and said that since I had such a good record paying my taxes...that I was elgiable for 1 time grant for $9000. She gave me a confirmation # and told to call 3156365980/ which I did but they wanted first to give them first $250 then it dropped to $50 to claim it at west un or in my bank account. Felt leary so I am glad I pulled this # up. If is sounds to good to be true it probably is. I be3lieve this is a SCAM.
I just received a call from 202-738-1197 and the guy told me the same thing as mentioned above. And tell me to call 315-636-5380 which I am not going to do.
I suggest everybody to submit a fraud complain on www.grants.gov they might help to stop these callers.