Like a wolf in a government‑suit, this caller dresses up a classic advance‑fee scam as a free grant. The pattern is consistent: a bogus “grant” award, a high‑pressure demand for a $120‑$330 payment via Western Union or a “processing fee,” and vague references to unnamed officials like Wayne Bruce. Never send money or personal banking details to anyone who initiates the contact, and verify any government program through official agency websites or a known phone number. If you’ve already given information, alert your bank, place a fraud alert on your credit, and report the number to the FTC and your state attorney general. Staying skeptical and acting quickly are the best defenses.
For weeks, I've been receiving calls from individuals with heavy accents claiming I've been awarded a government grant, but I'm not interested.
I just had the same experiance, they have my bank account number, and now i dont know whats gonna happen nxt
some guy call me say i win government grant, but i have to send $330, thats scam
This number contacted me with a claim that I was among 1,700 individuals randomly selected for a $7,000 government grant. They inquired about my preferred method of receipt and asked for a $330 deposit via Western Union to verify my identity, promising reimbursement. It's evident that this is a scam, as legitimate government agencies do not request payments for grants.
A call was received offering a government grant, but requiring an initial deposit, indicative of a scam.
Multiple calls were received, each promising an $8,400 grant, but the speaker's claims raised immediate suspicions
Losing $278 was a costly lesson in the dangers of these scams.
I sent $278 to some guy, and then they had me fill out a recieve paper, but it was all a scam, and now im out $300, thats really upsetting
You should change your auto deposit ASAP and close the account, and also alert the bank to this scam.
After sharing my account information with them, I'm concerned about potential unauthorized transactions, although my account is currently empty and I'm awaiting a paycheck deposit
Amusingly, I wasnt sure if this was a scam until I read simillar cases, the caller asked me for my informations and I gave some of it, but not all.
It's essential that we collectively take action against these scammers, as they often target vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, and we must put an end to this.
This is completely absurd
Dealing with these individuals proved frustrating; they seemed dishonest. I retaliated by posing as a police officer, which apparently intimidated them, as they hung up and didn't answer subsequent calls.
Clearly, deception is at play here
I went through with the call and 50 minutes later I had the money!!!!!! $7000
Initally, a lady with an Indian accent contacted me, claiming to be Jennifer George, and asked for my checking account informations,-promising goverment grants
It seems that they did the same thing to me, and i found a number to report them, which is 1-877-382-4357, so please pass it on
It's appalling how these scammers prey on vulnerable individuals, including those with newborns, by making false promises of financial gain, and their actions are utterly disgraceful.
I recieved a call from this number, dont know who it is
A similar scam was encountered, where a woman with a foreign accent claimed I had won a $7,000 government grant, providing a confirmation number, security number, and contact information for Kevin Smith, but it was a ruse to obtain bank account and routing information.
A scam call was received, claiming the recipient had been selected for a government grant, but it was recognized as fraudulent due to the request for payment and the unprofessional demeanor of the caller.
Beware, as this number may be associated with unpleasant surprises.
It is imperative that action be taken against these individuals, as their prolonged scamming activities, often from the same phone numbers, have gone unchecked for far too long; it is crucial to report them and take immediate action to protect personal information.
This number is completely untrustworthy and should be reported.
You should contact your bank immediatly and inform them not to approve it, do it as soon as posible!
After recieving calls from other numbers, including 202-609-7027 and 314-433-3443, claiming I won a $7000 grant, I investigatted and found that the first number is registed to a Verizon user named Wayne Bruce, and I reported the second number to the Attorney General, who is now investiating.
After receiving a call about my bank account, I'm unsure how to report this incident and prevent any potential unauthorized transactions.
I recived a call a few hours ago from 318 433- 3442, informing me I was selected by the Goverment to recieve a $7000 grant, but it seemed fishy when they asked for a one time donation.
An individual claiming to be Leo Johnson instructed me to contact Wayne Bruce to facilitate the release of funds, requiring a Western Union payment of $120 to the Indo American Charity Foundation, which raises suspicions due to the unusual payment method.