I was also Scam for 800.00 saying I was chosen for a gov.grant through NIH also a number of (315) 613-2112. They took me through their web site and even called me with that number it looked so real . When they said they couldn't release any funds because the state I lived in wanted me to pay taxes on my 15,000,00 dollar grant and every thing I gave them was in it . They wanted me to pay another 600.00 dollars I told them stop you all just made me send you 800.00 dollars now you want another 600.00 dollars for taxes they said it wasn't them but the state I live in and they have my money . The red flag finally came up I asked no state is going to charge you money for monies not yet received . They even gave me a real number for the IRS it was a recording of course . I ask them just send me the money I sent them forget about the grant . They told me they didn't have the money all the monies I sent were in my state and I have to pay 600.00 more to IRS to receive my monies . I said this is a scam you just stole from me money for my food , meds. and utilities . I'm a senior citizen and this people know we get our retirement checks in the beginning of the month . Most seniors are honest and believe in people to be honest . I closed my savings acct because they had the routing number and acct . and canceled my credit card and order a new one so it can't be used . any transaction you sign for you can't get your money back . It was a horrible Lesson to learn and very costly never to trust anybody . I feel mentally raped and think twice before I do any thing now . These numbers are still active and these evil people are still scamming . Now they have a new scam saying people owe money to IRS they threaten your drivers LIC and even freezing your bank acct. it's not real it's another scam . Don't send any money to anybody you don't know people are active seeking us to steal from us . don't believe anybody contact your local police and give them any numbers of people trying to scam you . contact any gov agency in your area .make a report to have them investigated I got this web site by my local sheriff dept .
they said I had a loan for 1,000 dollars that I needed to go an get a green dot refill card for 183.00 and then give them the numbers off of it I did that then they had another man call me to do the same thing but for 350.00 I haven't done that one yet do u think that its a scam
DO NOT go and buy another card, all that will happen is NOTHING they will take your mney and you will never see your loan money. The answer to your question is YES THIS IS A SCAM. how I know this is because it happened to me. These scam artist are praying on your weaknes, any loan company that is legitimate will NEVER make you mpay money to get money, so chalk up your loss to a lesson well learned.
Things to remember about loans offered by phone or e-mail:
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1. No reputable lender will lend you money over the phone.
2. No reputable lender will lend you money by e-mail
3. On-line lenders are nothing more than conduits for another loan scam.
4. Advance fees for loans are always illegal. At least in most American states.
5. If you want to borrow money, go to an established brick and mortar lender that has been around awhile.
6. If you receive a call from someone with an Indian accent either a. threatening you or b. offering you something, you know it’s a scam and you should hang up immediately.
7. These people are predators, the calls are not random, they have information that they have bought from various sources and know your financial history. If you have ever taken out a pay-day loan, they have all your information. They know who they are calling. They like to pick on women, single mothers, the elderly and sometimes members of the immigrant community. Also, those who might be in financial difficulty.
8. Report them here: http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html