Following a similar call, I contacted the police, but they seemed uninterested when I explained that the caller expected me to call back in 30 minutes, supposedly to receive further instructions, and as someone with 12 years of experience working for A T and T, I'm aware of the capabilities of phone line tracing, and it's disappointing that these scams, possibly originating from India, continue to occur, often targeting vulnerable individuals.
Free Money Grant Scam? How to Spot the Fake!
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Like a broken vending machine promising free snacks, these calls dispense fake grant offers that vanish the moment you reach for the money. The pattern is clear: callers claim a government grant of around $8,500, then demand a payment method—often a Western Union transfer or an iTunes card—to release the funds. They frequently use a foreign accent or background office chatter to sound official, and they’ll pressure you to call back on a different number. Never send money or personal info to secure a “grant.” Hang up, block the number, and report the incident to your carrier and the FTC. Stay skeptical and keep your financial details private.
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This one is amusing, I must say
I called this place back, playing along until the mention of an iTunes card, at which point I became confrontational.
There has been about 5 calls comming in per week to my phone
This recurring call has been received about five times now, and in the most recent instance, I informed them that I had already received my check, prompting a humorous reaction from the caller.
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Harassment Call
During the call, I hung up, and when they called back, I told them not to call again, leading to a heated exchange that included a disturbing claim and multiple subsequent calls.
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Islam
A mistaken call from this number allowed me to overhear background conversations in a Middle Eastern dialect, and I have previously received calls from this group, often dragging out the conversation to frustrate them.
I got a call from the Grants Departement saying i qualify for a grant of 8750$, thats lol...
Repeated calls were received with a familiar script, claiming a grant had been won, but money was required to claim it, which is a common scam tactic.
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Scam
A person claimed I was selected for a prize of 8,750.00 but required the purchase of an iTunes card for 230$ to secure the registration, a clear scam attempt
A call supposedly from the government claimed I was eligible for a grant and provided a confirmation number, a tactic that seems like a potential government grant scam.
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Scam
I received a call from this number, which was initially masked as 111-111-1111.
After being offered a state grant, the mention of Western Union raised suspicions, especially since the caller seemed to be from India.
The caller instructed me to call this number to receive free money, which is likely a scam.
Apparently, someone claiming to represent the US government offered me a grant of about $9.
The claim that the government would randomly select people to send them money via Western Union is laughable, and it's obviously a scam
Caution is advised regarding this number.
The caller claimed to be offering grant money, specifically $8,750.00, which seems too good to be true.
These individuals are not trustworthy and appear to be scam artists.
The caller claimed I was eligible for an $8750 grant from the IRS.
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