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.
After receiving a call from this number, which I didn't answer due to unfamiliarity, I looked it up here and responded with a text warning them of potential consequences
I recieved a similiar call from a female.
Upon answering, the caller remained silent, with background voices audible, and subsequent calls were met with only ringing
Repeated calls are being made by this individual despite being on the Do Not Call List
It's frustrating to receive calls asking for money from unknown individuals, especially when communication is difficult due to language barriers. A humorous approach might be to play along and claim a large prize, only to hang up, suggesting they contact the 'go to hell foundation' for their reward.
Upon receiving my first call from this number, I encountered a man who sounded familiar, attempting to lure me into a purported once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but his claims seemed dubious
I answeed a call from a man with an accent, and he started yelling at me when i asked him to repeat the company name.
The frequency of calls from this number is relentless and disturbing.
I told the guy with the indian accent to leave me alone, i dont apreciate the harassment
I recieved a call about grant money from Washington, and listend to whole story, but when they ask for my checking account number, i hung up, and they called me back, and wouldnt let me talk, it was a scam, i could barely understand her, she had a strong accent from another country
They called me saying i have $10200 government grant money, i asked who they were and they said they were from Washington DC, and that i had won a grant, but i didnt belive them, so i told her i didnt think i won the money, and she told me to just belive her, first i spoke to a man with a heavy accent, then i asked to speak to a supervisor, thats how i started talking to her
This number called twice, and both times it went unanswered, a decision reinforced by previous comments warning of potential scams.
Registration on the Do Not Call list does not guarantee exemption from unwanted calls
A woman from this number attempted to scam the recipient by claiming to have a large sum of money, requesting sensitive financial information in return
This phone number, also calling from 202-697-9205, contacted me five times today, claiming I had a government grant waiting, and asked for my age and zipcode, which I did not provide.
They called us too, my husband told them thats not free and he hung up, then they called back, i dont know how they got our number
Recieving these calls since last friday has been a nuisance, they continuelly ask me not to call and get defensive when I tell them to stop, they call both my home and business line which is pretty annoying and they dont seem to understand thats we know nobodys gets anything for free
I denied the call from this number, then they called again as a private number, i cut him off, we'll see if they call back, lol
A scammer, claiming to be from the US federal government, offered a $10,000 grant, which is a common tactic used by fraudulent individuals.
A call was received from 202-697-9205, with the caller inquiring for Pamela; due to poor connection quality, further conversation was impossible.
A call was received from this number, attempting to deceive my daughter into relinquishing her FEDERAL scholarship money, which she had been awarded, and after a prolonged conversation, we refused and requested the caller's name and number, prompting him to respond crudely before hanging up
Annoying experience with this number - they claimed to be from the FBI hotline, asked for me by name, and hung up with an insult when I told them there was no one by that name. How can we put a stop to these annoying calls?
Today, I received a fraudulent call claiming the government was awarding me $10,200, which I promptly ended
During a call, the individual requested my account number, but when I quizzed him, he became aggressive and threatening, even after I ended the call, and was later reported to the police.
I received a call at my workplace from 202-697-9205, claiming I was eligible for a $10,200 government grant; after informing the caller that our conversations are recorded, he hung up
Evidently, I've been reciving repeated calls from this number, wich displays as 'Washington DC' on my caller ID, the caller has a Filipino accent and always asks for Jane Smith, a clear indication of a scam.
During a call from a woman claiming to represent the government, I was informed that I was eligible for a $10,200 grant due to timely bill payments, despite my actual payment history. She had a discernible accent, making her difficult to understand, and requested my bank account or credit card information to facilitate the transfer. The interaction ended with my amusement and the call being terminated.
A similar call was received, with the caller having a foreign accent, claiming a computer issue, and becoming aggressive when questioned, and it's concerning that they had access to the recipient's name and number
This is a compleat scam for profit, beware of them, they want your account info and will try to take your cash if you let them, dont let them win, it's a total ‘skam’
Repeatedly receiving these calls, my strategy is to answer just to waste their time