Beware: Fake Government Grant Scam Calls!

The caller claimed to be from Reimage computer repair, stating that their server had crashed and they wanted to reimburse me, but their actions seemed fraudulent.

Apparently, a call was made by someone claiming to be Freddy Johnson with an East Indian accent, supposedly from Des Moines, Washington, but the caller ID seemed suspiciously fake

A call from this number claimed to be from Freddy Johnson, with a supposed address in Washington DC, but the area code indicated it was from Washington State, and the caller was threatened with consequences if they called again

I was instructed to purchase a registration card from Wal-Mart for $200 in exchange for a supposed grant of $9,000; I suspected a scam and refused.

A scam was reported involving an Indian-accented individual claiming the recipient had won something, requiring a one-time fee of $350.00, supposedly under the name William Hays.

The absurdity of the scam call I received, claiming I was approved for $9,200, was laughable, and when I called them back to confront them, the conversation quickly turned obscene.

I recieved 2 calls from the US Federal Grant & Treasury Dept, identifying themselfs as a Mr Benjamin Lee & a Mr Michael Page, they told me i was chosen to recieve $9,700.00, but i have reported this to the Office of the Inspector General & my local autorities

My experience was identical, with the individual claiming to be William Day and requesting $9,000.00; the number 202-455-8426 had a recording stating the Google subscriber was unavailable, and when someone finally answered, they took my confirmation number before the line went silent

A call was received claiming that I was eligible for a grant of $14,566.00, but they required my bank information, which I refused to provide, and the phone number given was 202-417-6246.

Following a barrage of 14 calls, the scammers started using a private line, demanding payment that escalated from $9700 to $14066, and instructing me to contact Frank Miller for further instructions.

Upon receiving the call from 202-657-4494, I was informed that the representative's name was Elai Shane, which seemed unusual due to its resemblance to two first names. During the conversation, Chris Meyers requested that I call the managers and provide them with extensive information, supposedly for a grant intended for those in need. However, he then mentioned that I would have to pay $200 in taxes, citing Apple Co as the grant's funder. When I expressed my inability to pay due to being on disability, he became agitated and threatened to cancel the grant, claiming it would be awarded to another deserving individual instead. His behavior was alarming, especially since he had access to my personal information, leaving me wondering how these individuals obtain such sensitive data.

These scammers are cunning, as they successfully deceive many people, with the initial amount of 200 being just the beginning of their scheme to swindle more money

Having received the call today, it seems absurd to expect me to pay $200 in order to receive $9,000, as the offer seems too good to be true; logically, they should deduct the $200 from the $9,000 they claim I will receive and provide the remaining balance, revealing the lack of intelligence behind this scheme.

This is a well-known scam originating from India or Pakistan, where individuals are promised grants or loans in exchange for a fee. The reality is that the money is lost, and there is no actual grant or loan.

Fortunately, I was able to recover my money; similarly, the same incident occurred to me.

A similar experience occurred with a call from a different number, where the individual claimed to be Jossh Miller and provided a specific address in Washington, DC.

I fell victim to a scam perpetrated by this number and am seeking a refund

I recently received a call claiming to be from a government grants department, with the caller stating I had been awarded money but failing to provide their name or other crucial details. The call ended abruptly when I suggested calling back, leaving me apprehensive.

A caller claiming to be from the government in Washington DC, with an incorrect zip code, informed me that I was entitled to a large sum of money and asked which account I'd like it deposited into, but I disagreed and ended the call.

This is clearly a scam, as grants are not randomly awarded and do not require payment, so it's best to block and ignore such calls

You should try a call blocker, and remember the DNC registry dont work with scammers like this

I received a call informing me about a $6,000 grant, which I believe could be a scam.

The caller's request for an iTunes card and bank account information, along with inconsistencies in their story, raised red flags about the legitimacy of their claims.