Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, the call promises free money that vanishes the moment you ask for details. The pattern is clear: callers use a fabricated $9,000 grant, demand a confirmation number, then ask for personal info or a $250 advance. They often speak with thick accents and become hostile when challenged. Never share personal or banking information with unsolicited callers, especially when they request payment upfront. Hang up, block the number, and report the incident to the FTC or your state attorney general. Keep a log of the call details and search the number online before any further contact.
I recieved a call from this number on my cell phone, and once they told me what it was about, I knew it was a scam, they had my adress and first name, but not my last name, posibley got it from my voicemail
An attempt was made to solicit $250 for an account, which was met with a firm refusal and a warning of consequences, making it clear the money would not be forthcoming.
This number is involved in a scam where they attempt to trick parents into transferring $5000 into a bank account, claiming they are entitled to it.
In my opinion, this is a scamming operation.
This is defenitly a scam, beware!
Despite providing false information and warning the callers about their fraudulent activities, they persist in contacting me with claims of grant money waiting in the federal reserve bank, requesting my 'grant ID' to release the funds
This is clearly a fraudulent activity
A call was received from a number with no caller ID, with the individual on the phone claiming I had won a $9000 US Government Grant, but their poor English and thick accent raised suspicions.
This is definatly a scam, why would they requre your name if you allready provided a confirmation numbe, when I expresed my conserns I was acused of beeing negitve and unintersted!
I recieved the same call, so i called the number back, 202-657-5337, and some guy with a thick accent answer'd, he got angry when i ask'd him question's, total scam, beware
A call was received from an unknown number claiming the recipient had won a $9000 grant due to being a good citizen. The caller provided a confirmation number and requested a callback to receive the money, exhibiting suspicious behavior including accents.
I've had a similar experience, leading me to believe it's a scam.
A call was received offering a free $9000 grant, but when asked for more information, the caller became frustrated and the call was ended, revealing that it was likely a scam