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.
I just recieved a call from this number, but I couldn't understand what the person was saying, so I just hung up and looked up the number, apparantly it's a fraudulent number, lucky I didn't fall for it.
I received a call from this number claiming I was eligible for a grant, but it was a scam as they requested my financial information.
This is a SCAM!!!!, they told me I could recieve $10,200 from the goverment, but I would have to give them my bank account informations, I hung up, thank you everyone for warning me
They called me again, i told them they were fake and they hung up, talking about grant money, what a bunch of dummys.
A call was received from this number approximately 30 minutes ago, claiming I was eligible for a grant of $10,200, which is undoubtedly false.
The caller attempted to deceive me into believing I was eligible for a government grant, requesting my banking information, which I refused to provide, leading to an abrupt hang-up.
Thats exacly what happend to me too.
I finaly answered a call from them today, they have been calling me all week, the girl on the phone barely spoke english and asked me for my bank account number, i told her it sounded like a scam and she hung up, i hope they get catched.
I got a call from this number informing me that I qualify for a low-income grant, but they already had my personal info and asked me to call another number to discuss the grant further.
I recieved a call from somone who claim to be from the federal goverment, they said i was awarded 10,200, but i didnt belive them
The person on the other end was extremely abusive, and their frustration was palpable, which is often the case in such situations.
It's notable that applying for jobs online often leads to a surge in calls from scammers and telemarketers, who obtain personal info through dubious means, highlighting the importance of not answering unknown numbers.
The caller ID matched the number and indicated it was from Washington D.C., although it was a cell phone. The caller requested that I purchase a card from Walmart to receive a supposed grant of $10,200, claiming it could be wired to the card. I suspect this is a scam, potentially involving the exploitation of government funds or an attempt to obtain my bank account information.
Apparently, they have obtained my personal details, including my name, and their persistent calls are becoming unbearable
Subsequently, I got the same call and I was having trouble hearing the woman and told her that a few times and she started to get mad and asked for a card that she could put the money on and then she just ended the call
After receiving a call from this number, I attempted to call back multiple times, but it would only ring once before disconnecting; I'm prepared to handle their next call.
I told the man on the phone to learn to speak english, and if the goverment wanted to give me money, they would send me a check, but he kept calling and leaving nasty messages.
I recived call's from this number, 4 to 5 time's a day, i dont know who it is, so i dont answer, tryed to call back but it's a non working number, werid...
The individual associated with the number 202-697-9185 has been identified as a potential scammer.
A call was received from someone with broken English, claiming the government was offering a one-time payment, but their request for a card and money to process the payment was a clear indication of a scam.
I just recieved a call from this number, the guy told me I will get a grant of over 10K, and he asked me if I want it deposited in my checking or savings account, or they will send me a pre-paid card, then I told him I'm having trouble understanding him.
I got a call from a lady, but I didnt hear her name, there was alot of noise in the background
The call claimed to be offering free prostitution services
Having just received a call from this number, which was immediately disconnected, I hope they call back so I can ask them to stop contacting me.
Fortunately, I caught on quickly and cancelled my card, but now the number is calling me back - and the caller is clearly unhappy. Amusingly, it seems the joke's on them.
I did the same thing, gave them a prepaid Visa with a zero balence, its a darn shame that they think people arent edjucated about fraud and scams
Several calls have been received from this number, with the caller claiming that the recipient has been awarded a grant of $8400 from the United States Dept of Treasury Grant program due to timely completion of income tax returns.
The caller from 202 697 9205 hung up on me, but I'm not concerned as they can continue calling if they wish.
Recieving a call from 202 697 9205 today, the woman offered a $10200 grant, but after hanging up and calling back, the number wasnt working, totaly scammers suck!
It appears that these scammers are now using the red cross as a pretext to collect donations, which is particularly concerning given the current incidents in the country and the risk of people falling victim to such scams.