Victim Location 54651
Total money lost $250
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was called by someone stating that I have been chosen to receive a $9000 govt. grant. I was given an ID number of MV713 and told that i needed to go to walmart and get 3 iTunes cards, putting $100 on 2 and $50 one the last one for a total of $250. I did so and then was told that I needed to pay an additional $700 in interest. I did not. I then read that this is a scam.
Victim Location 54304
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from Judith Henderson, 347-352-8364 x 919 stating that I was approved by the Govt. Federal Reserve for a grant in the amount of $7800. I was told that 1005 people who paid their bills on time and that were not criminals were selected to receive the grant. I had a follow up call from Robert Martinez, 425-245-5109 x 109 stating that I would need to pay a $250 registration fee. I was to go to Walmart or Walgreens and purchase 5 – $50 iTunes cards and call them back.
Victim Location 54311
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted by Oliver stating that I was randomly selected to receive a $9000 gov.TANF Grant that does not need to be paid back and has no taxes. I just need to go to moneygram and send $250 to secure ID with the Federal Reserve Bank and secure an attorney.