These calls are classic grant‑money scams that prey on curiosity and financial need. Callers claim a government agency or a bank has selected you for a $9,000 grant and demand you call a specific number—often the same 202‑455‑6351—to receive the funds via Western Union or direct deposit. Never share personal or banking details with unsolicited callers, and don’t send money or gift cards as a “fee.” Verify any alleged award by contacting the official agency directly using contact info from its website. If you suspect fraud, report the number to the FTC and your phone carrier.
The caller told me the only way to recieve the money was through direct deposit into my bank account or by visiting a store with Western Union, which is ridiculus, and i cant beleeve it
Upon answering a call from this number, a brief period of silence was followed by a foreign-sounding individual's laughter, which abruptly stopped when I greeted them, and they proceeded to inform me of a supposed $9,000 grant, providing a separate number, (202) 455-6351, to contact for further instructions.
Apparently, a scammer named Gloria contacted me, claiming I'd been randomly selected to receive $9000 from a government grant, which I knew was fraudulent.
The caller's accent changed, and they mentioned a significant loyalty reward, claiming to be from the Federal Reserve Ny Bank, which seems dubious.
A call was received, allegedly from the government, informing me that I was one of 1500 individuals selected to receive a $9,000 grant, and that I needed to call the provided number to contact the treasury department.
A call was received claiming to be from the US Government, stating I was selected for a $9000 grant after purchasing a Google Play card for $200, which seemed highly improbable and likely a scam.
Clearly a scam, as grants are not randomly awarded without an application process.
This appears to be another instance of a fee scam.
Apparently, a representative from Western Union supposidly informed me to contact this number regards a grant money aproval