Recent complaints reveal a pattern of callers posing as government grant agencies, promising $8,000 in exchange for a modest upfront fee. Victims consistently describe aggressive tactics, demands for payment via prepaid cards, and vulgar language when challenged. Never remit money or share personal details with unsolicited offers, especially those that require a tax or processing fee. Hang up, block the number, and report the incident to the FTC and your state attorney general. Keep records of the call, including any recorded audio, to aid investigations. Educating friends and family about these scams can reduce their spread and protect vulnerable consumers.
A call was received claiming I had been selected for an $8,000 government grant. To allegedly receive the grant, I was instructed to buy a green dot money pack, load it with $200, and then call back to provide the card number.
I reported this company to the US grant department, as their claims seemed too good to be true and highly suspicious.
I received a call from this number today, and I'm unsure if it's legitimate
There is a lack of trust in this call number, and it is desired that the calls cease
Apparently she claim to be Linda White from Washington and offering grant money
This is a scam, as they immediately stole $200 and are now untraceable, leaving me feeling deceived and warning others to beware.
A call was made claiming I had won a grant, which is clearly a scam.
I recieved a call from a foriegn person claiming i won $8000, but i have to pay taxes, it sounds like a typical scam
Someone claimed I was eligible for an $8000 grant and provided a callback number, 206-905-9357, but it appears to be a scam.
During a call, the individual became hostile, using insults and profanity after being told we weren't interested and asked to be removed from their list, exposing the call as a scam.
This is definitly a scam, they said i was picked for a grant and i just had to put 200 dollars on a green money pack card, lol.
This number is reportedly involved in a scam.
There was an inquiry about receiving a response concerning a specific phone number, 2069059357.
This appear to be a scam operation, goverment never call, there a proces to get grant money, they should be shutdown
This is clearly a scam, so it's best to ignore them and refrain from providing any personal or financial information.
Upon receiving a call from this number, a woman attempted to walk me through a process claiming I had won $8000, but required a $300 tax payment. When I inquired if it was a scam, the call was abruptly ended. Their rudeness is quite noticeable.
A fraudulent call was made to my boyfriend from this number, claiming he had received a government grant and would receive $8,000 in return for sending $200, which is obviously a scam.
My boyfriend received a call from this number, claiming he would receive $8,000 if he wired $800, which I recognize as a scam, and I am frustrated that such companies are able to deceive and harm people.
A call was received claiming that the recipient would receive $8,000 if they wired $800, but this is a clear scam and should be avoided.
The call started with a greeting, but lacked any substantial content.