Yesterday evening, a wave of complaints surfaced about calls from +1‑206‑201‑2796 offering a mysterious $9,200 government grant. Callers consistently claim a federal program, demand an upfront $200 fee, and push Western Union transfers—classic hallmarks of a grant‑scam operation. Victims report aggressive accents, vague approval numbers, and threats when challenged. If you receive this pitch, hang up, block the number, and report it to the FTC or your carrier. Never share personal or banking details, and remember that legitimate agencies never ask for money up front. Staying skeptical and using call‑blocking tools are your best defenses.
I was given the same information as previously stated.
A man from an unidentified number contacted me claiming I'd won a $9200 government grant, asking me to call 2062012796, but after providing an ID number and holding, I was asked for a $200 fee, which raised suspicions.
They have been calling me for two day in a row, its geting anoying
I received a call claiming I was eligible for a $9200 grant from the US Government, but the line went dead when I mentioned my retired FBI status
On July 7, 2015, a call was received from an unknown number claiming to offer a $9200 grant from the government, which is clearly a scam, as the government does not give away money for free.
They tryed to scam me..didn't succed
I recived the same call, they wanted me to send $200 to Sara Young so she could help me with some paperwork, but i reported it to the FTC insted
After calling the number back, I warned the individual that I would report him to the FBI, citing the suspicious nature of the call. He responded with threats, which has led me to follow through with the report.
A grant of $9,200 was supposedly awarded, with three payment options provided, along with a claim number and a phone number to call; however, a $200 payment was required, which was claimed would not be used
A suspicious phone call was made to me yesterday afternoon by a woman claiming to represent the federal government, offering a grant of $9,200 due to my supposedly clean criminal record and debt-free status, with the option to receive the funds via Western Union, credit card, or checking account, but I refused to provide any sensitive information and was given a supposed approval number to call 206-201-2796, which seemed like a blatant scam.
This caller attempted the same scam, which is clearly fraudulent.
Initially, I was contacted by a different number from New York, informing me about a supposed $9200 grant. The caller then provided this number, along with a fake grant ID, which is undoubtedly a scam.
Like many others, I was informed that I was a recipient of a $9000 grant, which appears to be a common ruse.
A call was made claiming I had been awarded a $9,200 government grant. The caller struggled with English and seemed unclear about the details.
Law enforcement should investigate the suspicious activities associated with this number, as reported by multiple individuals.
The caller attempted to deceive me into believing I had won a government grant, but their request for my card information to send the grant via Western Union was a clear indication of a scam.
I expresed my frustration to them, and told them to leave me alown
These individuals are scammers using fake names to steal money, providing non-existent approval numbers and sounding unprofessional.
I recieve alot of calls from this number, the guy i spoke to had a thick accent, and was trying to steal my money, he sounded like a mad cow, dont answer calls from this number
Melissa Dikes is identified as the owner of this number, who allegedly posts ads on Craigslist and deceives people into wiring money.