Why That “Government Grant” Call Is a Trap!

Summary — +12026979205

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: 202-697-9205
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 265

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why that number keeps popping up like an unwanted notification? It's a classic grant‑money scam where callers impersonate government agencies to pressure you into sending fees or personal data. They often use a scripted pitch, vague deadlines, and aggressive language to create urgency. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately, block the number, and report it to the FTC or your carrier. Never share banking info or pay any fees—legitimate grants never require upfront payments. Keep a log of call times and any recorded messages to help authorities track the pattern.

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202-697-9205
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Recent Reports for (202) 697-9205

12026979205 Scam Arrest warrant (scam)

A voicemail was left claiming there was an arrest warrant, but I didn't fall for the trap and ignored the message.

12026979205 Unknown

I recieved that call today and hung up imediatly

12026979205 Scam Social Security (scam)

The claim of being from the Social Security fraud department, issuing an arrest warrant, is likely a ruse.

12026979205 Scam Washington, D.C. Government

A message was left, claiming that a lawsuit had been filed against me and that an arrest warrant had been issued in my name due to alleged fraudulent activities related to my social security number. The message instructed me to press one to learn more or call back for further information.

12026979205 Scam

A call was received today at 4:30, claiming a lawsuit had been filed and a warrant issued for arrest.

12026979205 Scam Washington, D.C. Government?

Upon listening to the voicemail, it seemed to be a recorded message warning of fraud and prompting me to press a number to speak with an officer, which raises suspicions about the legitimacy of this call

12026979205 Scam

This number is a Social Security number fraud robocall, be carefull

12026979205 Scam Social Security Administration (scam)

Today, I recieved two calls from this number, both of which were robo calls claiming that there were actions filed against my social security number due to fraudulent activties. They instucted me to call back for more informations about the case file and arrest warrant, but I dont intend to do that.

12026979205 Prank Call

The behavior of the caller was deemed incredibly immature and annoying

12026979205 Scam

They called me saying i had a warrant out for my arrest for fraud, but i'm only 12 and dont know what they meen, i just sit on my pc all day, i dont have the energy to commit fraud

12026979205 SMS

This number left a message that appears to be a robotic scam.

12026979205 Scam

A recorded message was left, saying an arrest warrant was placed on me based on a deferred payment on my social security number, wich is a clear scam, and I'm not going to fall for it.

12026979205 Scam

I received a call claiming I was eligible for a $9200 grant from the federal reserve bank, which seemed highly suspicious and likely a scam.

12026979205 Scam Federal reser (claimed)

Apparently, I'm supposed to be receiving a $9200 grant from the federal government

12026979205 Telemarketing

I have found a creative way to deal with these types of calls by using an old smoke detector as a deterrent.

12026979205 Scam IRS (scam)

A call from this number falsely claimed to be from the IRS, threatening legal action and urging a callback, despite the IRS typically communicating through mail.

12026979205 Scam IRS (claimed)

Moments ago, I posted that someone called me from this number claming to be with the IRS, it was an automated call, when I called back, a man with a heavy accent answered and hung up on me

12026979205 Scam Internal Revenue Service (claimed)

A recorded message was played when answering a call from this number, claiming to be the Internal Revenue Service and threatening to place a lien on personal belongings if not responded to

12026979205 Scam

A woman contacted me, stating that I had won a $10,000 grant based on a survey and my phone number selection. She claimed to have information about me, allegedly obtained from my phone number, and presented three options for receiving the grant: credit card, bank account, or Western Union. However, I am skeptical about the legitimacy of this offer.

12026979205 Scam

A woman called, claiming to offer a grant, but requested sensitive banking information, indicating a potential scam

12026979205 Scam

They give you a number to call and a confermation # for them to release the money, it was a man and a women who called

12026979205 Scam US Gov. Wash. DC (they said)

It seem, i received that same kind of phone call today from an oriental lady with a heavy accent, she said the same thing.

12026979205 Scam United State Government

A caller identifying himself as Peter Spencer informed me that I had been selected to receive a $9000 grant from the US government, requiring me to call 202 697-9510 to confirm the grant amount and provide an ID confirmation number. I strongly advise against falling prey to this scam.

12026979205 Scam

This number has made repeated calls with the same message, which is frustrating and seems like a scam.

12026979205 Scam us grant????

A womens named Danielle Brown called me, she claimed to be from the US Grant, she said I had a 7,000 grant, but I work for a TV broadcasting company, so I told her we do stories on scam like this all the time, she then asked me to write down a id number, but I refused

12026979205 Harassment Call (202)697-7222

Repeated calls are being made by a lady who refuses to disclose the purpose of her calls, hangs up every time, and switches numbers after being blocked, making it challenging to stop her annoying and rude behavior.

12026979205 Telemarketing Government Grant

I recived a call yesterday and today, they called me from 202-697-9342, so ive been calling them back all day

12026979205 Scam district of Columbia

I had a similiar experiance, a lady claimed i qualified for a $9000 goverment grant, but when i tried to call the finanacial manager, the number just kept hanging up on me.

12026979205 Scam Government (scam)

Fortunately, I was cautious when I received a call from a government number claiming I could receive $9000, and a quick Google search revealed it to be a scam, so I'm warning others to be careful when receiving calls from this number

12026979205 Unknown

Legit government grants can only be aplicated through official channles

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