Government grant scam? How to protect yourself!

Summary — +16494392120

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Caller Name: Windows security (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Reviews: 28
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Expert Opinion

Block the number right away and never share personal info with callers who claim you’ve won a grant or need remote computer help. These calls often spoof locations like the Turks & Caicos Islands to sound legitimate, but they usually end with a demand for bank details or a request to install software. Let the call go to voicemail, then verify the organization through official channels before taking any action. Report persistent callers to the FTC and consider adding the number to a call‑blocking app. Staying skeptical and keeping personal info, grant offers, and computer support requests separate can stop the scams before they cost you.

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Recent Reports for (649) 439-2120

16494392120 Unknown

This phone number has been calling me all day, including calls from 649-439-2120

16494392120 Scam not sure

Throughout the day, this phone number has been calling nonstop, eventually when i answerd, the woman claim she was from the united states govt in Washington dc, offering me a grant of 9,000, but whe i declinend, she got mad and hang up, my caller ID say its from "Turks & Caicos Islands"

16494392120 Silent Call

The number called twice, and when I answered the second call, there was no response after I greeted them twice

16494392120 Unknown

This number continues to call without leaving any messages or answering when I try to pick up.

16494392120 Scam U.S. Government (claimed)

I recieved 5 calls from this number and when i finaly answered, the lady said she was from the U.S. Government, but when i ask her how she got my number, she said it was none of my bussines and hang up on me

16494392120 Unknown

On August 27, 2015, within a span of seven hours, I received 14 calls from the number 1-649-439-2120, which seems excessive and potentially unlawful, as evidenced by my phone log records.

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16494392120 Scam

I had a similair experiance with the grant call, when I told her I needed time to think, she told me to just hang up if I wasnt intrested, and continud to call me, even after I told her I would report it to the police.

16494392120 Scam U.S. government grant department (scam)

A woman claiming to represent the U.S. government grant department contacted me, proceeding to make inappropriate suggestions. After expressing my discomfort and disinterest, she revealed she possessed my personal information. I ended the call, suspecting a scam, particularly given the similar experience I had with a man from the same department earlier.

16494392120 Unknown

This number has been calling me multiple times today, but i havent answered it, it came up as a call from New Zealand once

16494392120 Scam Government??

A woman with an accent informed me that I was chosen to receive a $9000 government grant, but she needed more information to confirm. When I declined, she became rude and hung up. What a shocking experience!

16494392120 Scam 649-439-2120

My caller ID showed the call was from Turks & Caicos Islands, and after receiving five calls within two hours, I attempted to call back to request they stop, but there was no answer.

16494392120 Unknown

The caller ID dispayed a number from Turks and Caicos, but i didn't answeer, wisely

16494392120 Telemarketing

A woman with a thick accent began speaking rapidly, but her words were mostly unintelligible.

16494392120 Scam Unknow

I had 3 calles in two days, saying that I have money, but I told them it was a scam, they wanted my bank account #, thats not good

16494392120 Scam Government (scam)

A woman with an accent, claiming to be from the government, called me from 6494392120, offering government funds, but when I expressed skepticism, she became belligerent, which is ironic given the alleged actions of some individuals who immigrate to the US and engage in fraudulent activities.

16494392120 Scam

Some lady called me, saying the government give me a grant of 9,000 dollar, and i should call (315)636-0113 with a code wz1015 to get my money today

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When my mom informs them she doesnt need new windows, they become frustraited and hang up, which she finds amussing.

16494392120 Scam refused to say

Received a robo call that went to music, then a heavy accented voice claim there is something wrong with my computer, he refused to provide a company name or his name, very suspicious

16494392120 Unknown

These peoples calls are unwanted, dont want them to call me

16494392120 Scam

They contacted me and claimed my Event log had warnings and errors, and instructed me to visit a website

16494392120 Silent Call

A recent call from this number resulted in no response, causing inconvenience.

16494392120 Scam Windows security (scam)

A familiar scam was attempted, claiming my computer was infected and needed to be fixed, originating from a number listed in the Turks & Caicos

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A call from this number was answered by a woman with a heavy accent, allegedly about a laptop computer, but she hung up when questioned about her location and the number cannot be reached when calling back

16494392120 Scam Name Unavailabe

A few minutes ago, I received a call from a woman with an accent who purported to be from Windows, asking to speak with the computer's owner and explaining some issue with downloaded files, but I didn't believe her and ended the call

16494392120 Turks Caicos Islands

On 20 Jun 2015, it happen

16494392120 Unknown Have no idea.

At 6:15 am, I received a call from this number, but when I answered, there was only silence.

16494392120 Unknown

Despite my multiple attempts to respond, this number didnt gave me any response back.

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