I just got this call, and was very suspicious at the beginning. I accepted it if the information was sent to me by e-mail, then found out I had to pay the $3.87 by giving information over the telephone first. I immediately said "This is a fraud! Delete my number from your records and never call again!"
I worked in 20 countries, so often recognize accents. This was probably from Mexico.
I filled out a low income form online and I got a call from 435-294-2396. He said his name was Rick Marus and that I needed $3.87 for the fee payment to recieve a grant between 5,000 to 50,000 dollars. The question is, is this a scam?
Absolutely a scam. The $3.87 seems small and most people don't hesitate but you have to tell them your bank routing number and account number so that they can process the transfer.....so why not just give them $500 or $1000 instead? When they have that information, they can take you to the cleaners.
A caller name Rick whom called me 4 times, I asked his phone #: 435-294-2396. Well, I checked in web the area code 435 is from Utah? Though he told me that he was calling me from East Cost? Then he to inform me that the state of Illinois has granted me at "FREE GRANT" for the amount of $15,000.00. To redeem the funds, I must pay him $3.87 process fee so he can provide me with full details of package.
Rick called and told me that I had been approved for a $15,000 grant and that all he needed from me was my bank account information to receive the $3.87 and I would have the money within 7-8 days.