Type of a scam Other
The recording said that if I did not respond I would be facing charges from the federal government.
Victim Location 35474
Type of a scam COVID-19
***** ****** called my 86 year old grandmother from the “federal government” saying she had been approved for covid 19 assistance, all she had to do was pay a fee to get the money. He wanted her bank account information. She did not give him any information.
Victim Location 99518
Type of a scam Government Grant
Phony electronic voice stating I had received a government grant in the amount of $11,300 and to dial “1”. I didn’t.
Victim Location 33309
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Government Grant
My Facebook friend texted me saying she got a grant and I should get one too. She told me to call an agent. She says she’s a Federal agent through the Federal Government, Dept of Homeland Security. I was offered a $150,000.00 grant. She told me I couldn’t tell anybody about it. I paid $300 Walmart to Walmart. The police department wouldn’t take a report on the case said I was just out of the money. They need to know more about cybercrime and take reports about it when someone comes in it’s very important that people know about this.
Victim Location 43232
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Government Grant
My Facebook friend Linda, texted me saying she got a grant and I should get one too. She told me to call an agent. I called Heather. She says she’s Federal agent through the Federal Government, Dept of Homeland Security. I was offered a $150,000.00 grant. She told me I couldn’t tell anybody about it. I paid her $300 with a Walmart to Walmart card. After I paid her she wanted more money. Then I asked for a tracking number, and because she wouldn’t give it to me, I wouldn’t give her any more money. She got mad at me because I was asking too many questions.
Victim Location 95835
Type of a scam Government Grant
A friend received a message in facebook from a friend who said to call this number to receive a free grant from the GREEN ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM and WCABG Program. I searched on internet and found the exact wording from an already posted scam. To receive the grant you have to give some personal information by text and buy a Nordstrom cash card for payment. No loss of money here. Here is their phone number and fake agent’s name, 917 732 5235, Agent Richard Dennis and 720 419 3779, Agent Smith Dennis
Victim Location 62812
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted by one of my friends thru messenger and they told me to contact this person thru messenger and say I want to apply, I’d and was told that i could receive government grant of 50 thousand all i had to do was send 1thousand, i said no you are a scam, and the person said assuredly its 100% true. I didn’t send any money.
Victim Location 47989
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted by an ex-minister’s wife concerning a Government Grant that I could get for $1000. She did it and got $70,000. I went to Walmart and asked about the cards, where they were. The girl that I talked to said it was a scam and not to do it. I thought if the minister’s wife did it, then it would be okay. I started buying the cards like they said, but I would not give them the information on my phone account, which is in my brother’s name, nor my bank account information. I sent copies of the cards to a David C Damschenn who worked for the Federal Government. Some worked, and the ones that didn’t, I had to buy more. There was something about them sending me a phone and resending it to another address, that I did not do because of the phone account. Every time I turned around, I had to pay for something more, like a clearance fee for the money or something else pertaining to it. The guy kept telling me that I would not have to pay anything else and I would get my money the next day. Supposedly the FBI stopped them because I had not paid all my bills, more money spent. After spending about $2500, I was to get a car and $100,000. He kept insisting that I applied for a car, which I did not, but he would not just let me get my $80,000 that I had originally asked for and not the car which I don’t need. I had to pay $400 clearance fee on the car, not letting me just get the money, but telling me that I signed for a car, and I did not, then they got stopped because I did not do the phone thing so my money was held up, plus the car again. They wanted me to either give them the information on the phone account, or go and buy 3 IPhones, send them to an address that they give you, then I would get what I was entitled to. I did not have the money to buy the phones, nor was I giving them the phone information. I did end up with another guy, Mike, that gave me the same runaround as the first guy did, but I told him the same thing, that I did not have the money to pay anything more or buy anything. He kept telling me that I would not have to pay anything more, the car was paid for and I would get my money. After he kept pressuring me by telling me that I needed to find a way to get the money, like borrow it from someone, which I was not doing, so that I could get the car and money, I finally said that I was done and they could cancel me. When I did send the card pictures, they went to a David Ballinger. When I asked who he was, "Mike" told me that this was an e-mail where the cards went to. I ended up losing $2500, and almost bank rupted myself to the point of not being able to pay my bills. That is what I kept telling them I needed the money for, but they kept pushing me to pay more, so I am done.
Victim Location 21206
Type of a scam Government Grant
Two former coworkers told me about the program and that they benefited from it. I didn’t believe it because there’s a delivery fee associated supposedly grant money. They claim it’s not a scam but it just doesn’t sit right with me. They asked for your name, date of birth, nationality, income, lastly what you need the money for.
Victim Location 48161
Type of a scam Government Grant
I recieved a call from ‘laura watson’ he called herself ext447. Proceeded to say that the federal government was giving 9000.00 to 1700 people every 6 months for being basically good citizens. The money would be coming from a federal bank in new york, there were 3 ways to collect my money; bank acct, money gram,or western union, all i had too do was go to kroger purchase an electronic voucher for 200.00 and a manager would contact me to follow through with transactions. She gave me an id#cr143. Of course i kneew it was a scam, my mother is a great teacher-thanxs mom, so the minute the lady wanted my bank info-i knew, i could here my moms voice with warnings…be cautious people-U NEVER PAY FOR A GRANT FROM GOVERNMENT, OR ANYONE HENCE THE WORD GRANT. thanxs b aware!!
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call today from Michael w/a slight accent. He said he was with the Federal Government. He said I qualified for a $9000 grant because I pay my taxes on time and have never been in jail, just an upstanding citizen. He asked how I intended to use it, he implied it was to do good, like self-improvement. He wanted me to pay $240 to avoid paying the state taxes. He told me to go to Kroger and buy an eBay card or NetSpend. He’s called back multiple times since then. His associate is Stephanie Johnson. She had no accent at all, she sounded young like a college kid trying to make some money, like she thinks Michael is real and she has a real job. She said she was Michael’s administrative assistant, and that I would be working directly with Michael.
Victim Location 79764
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told me that I was chosen to receive a federal grant
Victim Location 63383
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from Dave with the Federal Government offing a grant for $13,500 but I had to pay $200 for processing and it will be refunded. I was told to visit Walmart and purchase a gift card and load the $200 and call him back with gift account number. I did not buy the gift card and called the BBB.
Victim Location 79109
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from a guy who said I won a $9000 government grant. I asked him what he wanted in order to receive this grant and he hung up on me.
Victim Location 83001
Type of a scam Tax Collection
caller said this was about tax deficiency and tax fraud. Ignoring the message would be a second attempt to avoid federal law and to contact the federal agent at 616-513-5574
Victim Location 68066
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from Henry at ext 511to receive a federal grant for 9,000.00 dollars but need to give them a 50.00 dollar refundable fee.
Victim Location 79109
Total money lost $250
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from 315-510-9829 stating I was approved for a $11k Government grant tax free. They wanted me to buy a $250 Google Play card to process. I went ahead and bought the card and gave them the numbers on the card. Then they told me to call 347-948-8616 and they would process my check but when I got on the phone with him he said I needed another $750 for taxes. I said no and hung up..
Victim Location 32506
Type of a scam Other
Received a call from Daniel Bryant Badge #901638859 claiming to be with the Federal Government indicating that may Social Security Number has shown up in a money laundering scheme in the State of Texas. I was instructed to withdraw money from my bank account in the amount of 500.00 & put it on a Google Card. Once I did this they would reissue me a new Social Security number.
Victim Location 78245
Type of a scam Government Grant
This number calls and has an automated message to call back to the exact same number to receive your grant over some sum of about $9000. I called to have the number removed, the girl didn’t say anything and then hung up on me. I called back 3 more times for her to hang up on me. When she finally answered again she asked why I kept calling? I told her I wanted to make sure that my number was removed. She hung up again. I called back and got a new person, this time a man. After I told him I wanted my number removed, he said but why. Then continued to argue with me how he wasn’t going to remove my number and why do I keep calling them. He hung up and I called back. He then said they wouldn’t stop calling or remove my number.
Victim Location 28216
Type of a scam Government Grant
I GOT CALL ON 2-9-19 Staying that my name on list and that winner, asking for personal infornmation ,this is scram try to get some money and now I am lock out of facebook to and now i am get lot of calls..
Victim Location 37772
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a phone call from an individual named Sam from phone number 585-300-4278 Ext. 102. He explained that I qualified for a one time government grant for $9000. I was receiving this grant because I was never a criminal with no bankruptcy and an outstanding citizen. He said the money was coming from the federal govt. section 3 ARRA, American Recovery Reinvestment Act. I was given a managers phone number to call and an approval ID. 315-221-9028. He claimed that this was not a loan and it never had to be paid back and it would not be taxed. I had to call his manager to further get the money. I did not call…
Victim Location 15216
Type of a scam Government Grant
After a pause in answering, a man with a foreign accent called me by name and offered my a government grant. I informed him that I would report it as a scam and did not listen to the rest of the message.
Victim Location 47030
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a message from what was supposed to be my brother in law on facebook messenger that he had received a grant and I qualified too. If I purchased a $100 ITune Card I would receive $120,000 dollars. I purchased the card and then they sent me a copy of a certificate and a web link to verify it was real. Then they wanted me to get another $500 of ITune cards. Then I stopped I didn’t have any more money to give. And I contacted the ScamPulse.com because I knew it was not real. I know I won’t get my money back but I want people to know about what happened.
Victim Location 36507
Type of a scam Government Grant
Ok so one *** *** contacted me about offer and gave me contact info(# and name)5173051467 name A *** *** when he wanted certain info I became Leary already suspicious but wanted to check out never let it get to point of them askin for money wasn’t giving personal info
Victim Location 28719
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told me I was to receive a government grant of $9000 that I didn’t have to pay back and I could use it for anything and gave me an grant ID number and told me to call 855-998-2677 to claim my money and I could pick it up within 15 minutes at Walmart as a money order.
Victim Location 98660
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Consumer called:
We just got a call from an 848 number that is from NJ saying they are from the federal government. 9,758 if I put 100 in than they will owe me 9858 dollars. They wanted me to go to Safeway and get gift cards. I just wanted to put this out here so people don’t get caught in their scheme.
Victim Location 46516
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call claiming there the federal government saying they been trying to get hold of me to transfer $9000 in to my account and to call them back! So i called and told them i know that there scammers and not to call me again. And they guy told me yes i was right and they would call me every day.
Victim Location 48111
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Government Grant
my mother got scammed
Victim Location 85351
Total money lost $850
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call telling me that I was chosen for a $9000 government grant that would not need to be paid back. Since I just had a roof issue that cost $9000, I hoped that this was true. I was told to go to Walmart and follow thier directions.
Foolishly I did and ended up sending them $850 they asked for more and I refused to give them more. They tell me that they will give me all of my money back when I send them the extra 500. NO way, I finally woke up to the scam
Victim Location 97457
Type of a scam Government Grant
A person called from 206-472-6032, they said i was chosen to receive $7000.00 free grant money from the federal government.To call 518-621-5912 to receive the money by direct deposit into my bank account or by Money Gram or Western Union. Then before you can get the money a refundable $250.00 has to be sent to them to verify your identity. I did not sent them any money, but I hope nobody else does.
Victim Location 79029
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call from someone 3 different times who said the federal government wanted to give me a $9000 grant. They said I would just have to send $250 via Western Union. They asked me where the nearest one to me was, (which is Walmart) and then said once I get to the parking lot to call them back and they would give me additional instructions. The caller told me not to call them from inside the store. I knew it was a scam because you never have to send money to get money.
Victim Location 73063
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phonecall from a lady I could barely understand saying I was given a government grant for $8,500. They gave me a confirmation number and callback number and a name, Adrian Hayes. Sounds like a scam to me, as I never applied for a grant and it is never that easy.
Victim Location 03263
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a phone call from the number provided, stating I was chosen to receive a government grant of $9,000.
Victim Location 56051
Type of a scam Government Grant
So a person calls me and tells me that I have been awarded a government grant of $9,000 for being a good citizen for not getting any DWIs or I don’t remember driving offenses in The Last 5 Years and they give me a second phone number to call and a identification number to give to a person that I call and when I call the second person the second person asks me for $250 so they are able to give me my $9,000 Grant and the $250 will be refunded back to me after I get the grant money it’s just an able to release the grant they say the $250 is for and I have a choice where the grant is going to be discharged to I can choose Walmart or my checking account or MoneyGram or another place where you can drop money I don’t remember what it’s called but they know my first name and my last name and my address so they’re getting their information from somewhere just be aware
Victim Location 46901
Type of a scam Government Grant
The scammer told me I won a grant for 7,000 dollars. Because I didn’t have a criminal record etc. I won the grant. He gave me a confirmation number and phone number to call back. I was told to go to the nearest cvs, Walgreens, or Walmart and then to call the number. I had to do it right after the call that very moment. I said thank you and ended the call once I took the information.
Victim Location 44312
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have no idea what they wanted since I didnt pick up but the voice mail identified himself as the Federal Government and this needs to be rectified. He failed to identify what needs to be rectified. He also failed to provide his name.
Victim Location 28423
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Government Grant
Scammer contacted me through an Instagram friend he had hacked one of my church members instagram page and had reached out asking did I hear about the FGG (Federal Government Grant) so we communicated back and forth by the way they started days before today saying hello how are you something my church member would do so they told me I would receive 50,000 if I was approved for the grant I gave my info they stated I was approved and I would get 50,000.00 if I paid $500 for the fedex clearance fee to receive it with in 12 hours so I asked questions like was it real money did she really spend the money to know it was real and the scammer continued indicating how legit it was the scammer went by the name of Agent Haywood Mark they had me get 3 $100 amazon cards taking pictures of the cards and receipt to indicate I had brought it and that I needed to show the fedex guy the receipt when he arrived so as I sent the cards they claimed the cards didn’t work
Victim Location 15220
Type of a scam Government Grant
Victim was called saying they won a government grant for $9500. Victim hung up after that. Scammer called from 202-670-1531.
Victim Location 01606
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Government Grant
Grandmother got scammed into giving them 3000$ saying she was approved for a government loan and they’d turn 3000$ into 9000$.
Victim Location 32043
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I didn’t answer, the automated call left a voicemail: "… found that there was a fraud and misconduct on your tax file which you are hiding from the federal government this needs to be rectified immediately so do return the call as soon as you receive this message our direct line is 425-484-0618 again 425-484-0618 thank you"
Obviously a scam, no specific information, and I’m 100% clear with taxes.
Victim Location 62960
Type of a scam Government Grant
I’m attaching the whole conversation. They were using someones Instagram account that I know personally so I’m not sure if she is involved or if they hacked into her account. They said that I qualified for the grant but I had to send money for ups to deliver it. They wanted me to send anywhere from 500 to 15000 dollars. Here is the text conversation that we had.
Victim Location 81520
Type of a scam Government Grant
Thick foreign accent, said I qualified for a $9000 grant. I hung up before they had a chance to try to take money. I just filed another claim a few minutes ago with phone number 2006550000, which was a type-o. This was actually 2026550000 that I am reporting now. I apologize for the mistake. 2025555868 called earlier today. I didn’t answer that call but I’m suspecting it to be from the same source.
Victim Location 70605
Type of a scam Government Grant
This guy by the name of "Brian Dasler" has called my cell phone many times. I finally went along with him to get more info from him before they hang up. He said that the Federal Government has issued me a grant for $8500, it doesn’t have to be paid back, and that I need to go down to the nearest Wal-greens, CVS or Wal-Mart as fast as possible. He also gave me a code number of CO22H. I call the number back just to see what they say, a lady named "Melissa Williams" says once I get into the parking lot of walgreens to call her back and she will tell me what to do. I have told these people to stop calling me probably 20 times. enough is enough
Victim Location 08758
Type of a scam Government Grant
I knew it was a scam, i asked what I need to pay, they said nothing (until later) I gave dl#, i was given a grant ID number and transferred to a manager, he gave me his full name, Aaron Miller, and a phone number with an extension. I was asked how would I spend the $14,566.and was told it can’t be used for anything illegal. And then I was asked for a bank or card number to put the funds in. I gave a prepaid credit card number I don’t use and haven’t in over a year and then I was asked how long will it take me to get to a western union to send $350 after I fill out the application, and that’s when I hung up. And he tried calling me back a few times already….. Besides the broken English it was a elaborate soqunding scam. I don’t want anyone else to fall for it. Said his name was Aaron Miller and # is 2028669083 ext 2041 government badge number AM154 in Nij. the numbers initially calling were 5697885124
5697885126
5697885120
Victim Location 46140
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Government Grant
Last week I got a call from Steve Mike saying that I had a federal government grant in my name and I could the amount depending on how much I could pay for the insurance and processing fees (he said there would be no taxes). I picked the $100,000 grant and was instructed to pay $500.00 by Amazon gift cards and then another $200. I then got a text saying I needed to pay another $800. I told them I thought I was being scammed and he send me a picture of a UPS truck that they said held my winnings. I then told them I had no more money to pay them and called BBB.
Victim Location 45103
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call from a someone with a heavy accent, claiming to be with the federal government in Washington DC. They claimed that I committed tax fraud and they would be here to arrest me within 24 hours. It sounded like a recording and not a real person. They requested that I call back on 302 956 3497 which is the same number they called from. I understand this is a scam but wanted to warn others.
Victim Location 38301
Type of a scam Government Grant
A friend of mine received a Facebook message regarding a free government grant. The site was https://usamegalottery.nethouse.me/page/1018506
She was asked her full name, email address – then how much money you want for the grant and she picked $50,000 and within
24 hours she recd the money from UPS. The person who said she was my friend tried to get me to talk with an agent but I have not contacted
the agent. However, I never really contacted my true friend – I was skeptical and called the BBB.
Victim Location 01532
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I have received many calls from these people claiming that I owe them money for tax fraud.and when I call them back an confront them they always hang up on me because they are targeting old people. So be aware if they call you an have a middle eastern accent
Victim Location 62088
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The phone call started as an automated message. The message was saying that I was going to have an arrest warrant our for debt that I owed if I didn’t pay it off. They said I owed over $4,000. I do not owe anyone. The recording also had a phone number to call about this. When I called it, they just wanted me to pay money.
Victim Location 96768
Type of a scam Government Grant
They told me that I was chosen to receive a government grant of $9000. I didn’t apply for a grant and I couldn’t make out much else of what this person was saying.
Victim Location 44106
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call on 4-16-18 from someone stating they were calling from the federal government. I was told by the person calling that I won a grant of $9,000.00 and I was told to go to a Rite Aid store and purchase a I-tunes card for $250.00 and call back them back with the card information. I was instructed to call 646-481-3615 and ask for Patrick Myers at extension 144 and that they would send $9,250.00 about 10-15 minutes after I provide the information on the card.
Victim Location 44087
Type of a scam Government Grant
A man named Billy Winston called my cell phone saying that the federal government has a grant that I was eligible to receive for $9,000, and the money could be downloaded into my bank account, prepaid card, or wired to me on Tuesday evening. He said, that absolutely no money had to come out of my pocket because it’s free money. He said, because it was close to 8pm, I had to call back the next day to have the money deposited onto my prepaid card. I called on Wednesday like Billy Winston stated to do, and he stated that I had to fill out a registration card for a money gram at Walmart or any place that has money gram, and pay $200, then I will get the $200 back when he sends the $9,000, so $9,200 would get wired to me. My mom said to check with ScamPulse.com before going any further because it sounded like a scam to her because free money doesn’t have any upfront fees to get the money. When I called BBB, they checked the cell phone number that I was initially contacted from: 202-643-0732 and it was a cell phone number not a business number. The other number that he asked me to call him on the next day was: 646-350-6990. ScamPulse.com said that was a New York number not Washington, DC and it was definitely a scam! Beware of these types of calls or emails where people want you to send them money to receive money. When in doubt, it’s always best to check with ScamPulse.com to have a peace of mind before moving forward with something that could cause distress later. Hope my story helps others.
Victim Location 68504
Total money lost $3,600
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was called by an automated system. Claimed to be a representative of the federal government. Told me that I qualified for a federal grant in the amount of 11,300. That I did not have to pay back. I was getting it because I pay my taxes on time I have not filed for bankruptcy and I have no criminal record. Told in order to get money registration number and western union tracking number I would need to go and purchase a green dot and put 250 on it and then call them back with the card number.
Victim Location 45014
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was told that i was one of 15000 people to receive 9000 in federal grant money they claim to be part of the federal goverment when I ask if it’s a scam or prank they hang up immediately but when I tell them to [censored] off and lose my number they repeatedly call me back
Victim Location 39562
Type of a scam Debt Collections
These people have threatened mine and my family’s life after I told them to quit calling and said they will never quit, they say there with the us federal government
Victim Location 65806
Type of a scam Government Grant
This number called about a government grant that I did not apply for something about 2009 loyalty Grant for$9,200 from an agent named Lisa Miller her phone number was 646-870-2840. She was a verification officer. Was told to contact 646-968-2478 with an ID number of AS151. To verify my grant when I call him I question about the grant and said it sounded like horse[censored] and he told me and I quote [censored] off. So I would like to report this number.
Victim Location 63048
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was very polite the first 10 calls and asked to be removed from the call list. After that I got a little more impatient.
Victim Location 43054
Type of a scam Government Grant
I am 75 years old. I received a message on my iPhone from Willie Secrest. He told me I was on a list to win $100,000 from the Federal Government. He told me to call Victoria at 804-723-0807. "How are you doing?" "Did you get a special delivery from the program yet? This program is real and legit. I’m so confused that you haven’t heard of it yet. I’m the lucky winner of this program. I used the money to start a new life"
Victim Location 43783
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The voice recording was a woman, but the caller was a man. No accent. It comes up as private number on my caller ID. The recording said I was about to be sued by the federal government, and a lawsuit would be filed, and I needed to call 504-218-6747.
Victim Location 36558
Type of a scam Government Grant
My daughter received a phone call from the "Federal Government" saying she had received a grant for $9000. They just needed her bank account so that they could transfer it. She was given a confirmation number to call, along with an activation code so that the grant was activated. Unfortunately she did give them the bank account number, but not the routing number. Then she called me. This smelled fishy so I did research to sure enough find that it was a scam. The bank was called and put on alert, however, all we can really do is close the account. I did call the number back to see who I would get. It was a man with a very hard to understand accent. I asked several questions to which all I got was they were the Federal Government. I let them know I knew they were scamming people, and I would be reporting them.
Victim Location 15017
Type of a scam Tax Collection
"Federal Government" called to say I was hiding something from them and it needs to be rectified immediately.
Victim Location 89139
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
They call offering federal government grants for $9800 to be electronically deposited to your bank, credit card, or store via wire transfer. You must callback the above number to process grant. I asked for check via USPS which they said could not be done. I did not give them my info and via reverse lookup read several responses saying it was scam. Money is supposed to be held at Federal Reserve in New York
Victim Location 98802
Type of a scam Phishing
Phone call stated that my family is under investigation and they have been trying to contact me for six months and to call this number. 662-263-3711
Mississippi
Victim Location 37601
Type of a scam Government Grant
Hacked into my priest’s Facebook page. Sent them a text, thinking it was my priest. Numerous texts about free government money. Turned into "you get $250,000 if you send us $2,500."
Victim Location 43230
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted today from 1-215-262-4231 saying part of the federal government and I had unclaimed money which would be delivered by UPS but I had to pay first 1000.00 processing fee then that amount was dropped to 550.00 and I could pay with my SSDI money. I didn’t think the federal government would do this. I told them I couldn’t except the money I suppose to win and all day they have continued to text me saying that they could wait for payment from my SSDI check for February.
Victim Location 96707
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They claimed that there was fraud and misconduct in my behalf with my taxes that I am hiding and need to rectify immediately by calling their number. They called me four times previously and did not leave a message. This was the first time they left a voicemail message on my cell phone. I am not sure if they are targeting me individually or as a business. The call back number provided was 202-897-0529.
Victim Location 49668
Type of a scam Government Grant
I kept receiving calls from a Washington number so I answered it. There was a women stating that the federal government was giving a 9 thousand dollar loan to people who pay their bills on time and haven’t been in trouble. She did not ask for any info other than my name and were I lived. She then gave me a grant of # and a phone number to call in New York to talk with the account manager. This new women named "Anna" told me I needed to pay 200 dollars for Tec purposes and that I would get it right back. I new this was a scam so I refused to pay or give out my bank account number. She offered to do western union and such. I said no. I just want yo let people know that this is going on.
Victim Location 87123
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call from a man, who had an accent like someone from India, he claimed to be with the Federal Government and said he had $9000 of mine, and all I had to do was wire some money to an account to release the money, so I told him I was going to report his number as a scam.
Victim Location 55113
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left a voicemail saying the matter at hand is extremely time sensitive and urgent and that there was fraud on my tax filing which I am hiding from the federal government and then left a direct line. None of this is true.
Victim Location 45403
Type of a scam Government Grant
They said they were part of the federal government and if I didn’t give them my phone number name and address that I would be put on the federal government court docket for court in Washington DC
Victim Location 83651
Type of a scam Government Grant
Claimed there was 9000 dollars I could claim from Wal-Mart due to never having bankruptcy.
Victim Location 47408
Type of a scam Government Grant
Gentleman called and said they had excess money they were trying to get rid of. They wanted me to give them 5000.00 Dollars on any type cash card to equal the $5000.00. Then they would give me $9000.00. At that time I he hung up after I was asking him questions to get more information.
Victim Location 43068
Type of a scam Government Grant
Today, I received a call from the Federal government, I was to go to Western Union. I was picked for $9700 from Washington DC. She said they were looking through names of people who had registered before, and my name came up. She said my Western Union number was 0837506522. If you call them they ask you for your Western Union number, and mine is W1046. The caller was a woman. She had a Middle Eastern accent. She said I had 2 days to collect. She said the money would come from zip code 20201. They had my zip code from 20 years ago 43202, which isn’t my zip code now. She said to call 786-504-0168 before I went to Western Union to make sure everything is approved.
Victim Location 45238
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received the below private message from a high school friend:.
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TUE 1:54PM
Mary: Hello Barbara how are you doing today?
Mary: ??
Me: I’m doing well, Mary. How have you been?
Mary: Am doing wonderfully great and awesome, I’m blessed and so excited
How have you been doing this days ? I hope you are doing good?
Me: Life is good. Things have gotten more challenging as my mom’s Alzheimer’s progresses, but we get through one day at a time and take all the good we can.
Mary: That’s great to hear from you,I was just wondering if you heard anything about Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Grant.?
Me: Never heard of it.
Mary: It’s a new program from the federal government to encourage the empowerment of human right and poverty reduction.
Me: Sounds like a worthwhile endeavor
Mary: They help and support people who are interested in receiving fund for their business and personal use. Are you sure you have not hear about this yet?
Me: I have not, but I’m not likely the target audience.
Mary: You can also apply if you are interested, I can help you with the Agent contact info
Me: I appreciate the offer, but I’m sure there are other folks far more in need. I have a good paying job that would very likely put me beyond the range of those who would qualify for such a grant.
Mary: No that does nothing I also did this and got mine already. You just need to text Mr Steven Calvery now on his text number 765-889-2088 and tell him your full name and let him know you heard of this from me and you will like to apply also
Me: Thank you for the info.
Mary: Just text him now he whey back to you
WED 2:11PM
Mary: Hi
Me: Three questions…
1. How much money did you receive and from whom exactly?
2. How do you know Steven Calvery and why should I trust him with my information?
3. Were there stipulations to receiving the money?
Mary: I got $50,000 for the grant
***
On Mary’s Facebook page, she has not posted anything for several months and has a better command of the English language than the person who messaged me. I have no idea if anyone has lost money to this, but it seems very much like an identity theft in the making.
Victim Location 63834
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call from these two guys, Richard White and Micah Adams, they gave me an account #Gg2095, they said I have to go to the store and get $200 worth of iTunes gift cards in order for them to give me a government grant. I did that and gave them the information. Then my aunt said it was probably a scam. So I tried to get back the money I put on the cards but it was already gone.
Victim Location 32724
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Nigerian/Foreign Money Exchange
I was contacted on facebook messenger by someone pretending to be my friend…told me about a grant I may qualify for..and how he said he got 15000 in grant money and how he’s help me and I assumed it to be legit because I trust my friend …i had to pay 100.00 western union to Nigeria and I questioned that and my friend said he had to do the same thing and he would pay 400.00 of the 500.00 I had to pay to get 15,000 in grant money and I would have to pay taxes. ..i wired 100.00 and was suppose to get my grant money today October 10 2017 and never received anything anf now the Facebook page is gone and the number goes to voicemail…thank you
Victim Location 45692
Total money lost $400
Type of a scam Government Grant
Offered me a $9000 Grant. Bought 4 cards at Kroger, for $100 each. I gave them the security numbers off the back. I begged them not to be a scam. I told them this was my money to pay bills. I said this is the last little bit of money I got. They said "We’re not a scam. Go back in and get three more cards". I said no. They said just go in and get one more card. I said Why can’t you just take it out of the check? They said we can’t do that. I live on social security.
Victim Location 46554
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said I had received federal grant money of 2000 dollars gentleman said needed to call today set up a time for either today or tomorrow
Victim Location 66104
Type of a scam Government Grant
They told me they were from the Federal Government, they knew my name, number, & where i lived. They told me i have been selected for a grant in the amount of 14,566. Told me to go to the nearest store, purchase a money card for $250.
Victim Location 15221
Type of a scam Government Grant
Victim was contacted by someone claiming to be from Federal Government to let her know she has qualified for $9,000 government grant. All she would need to do to claim $9,000 was go to Walmart, purchase $200 itunes gift card and then call them back at 646-543-9953. Victim never purchased itunes card or called them back.
Victim Location 68512
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Wesley Chance called to tell me I was selected to receive a federal grant of $9000. To obtain the money, I needed to go to Walmart, pay $200 for a money order and then I would get the $9000.
Victim Location 73045
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A robotic voicemail saying that I am hiding from the federal government and I need to return the call immediately to rectify. A direct line number is 314-628-8734.
Victim Location 65565
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Government Grant
They said I was picked for a government grant, I needed to call another number, gave me a grant #LR103. I called the number back, verified where I live, he had everything reserved for me, I’d have to call the Federal Reserve Bank. I had to get two $100 Itunes cards, scratch the back, give the numbers to that guy. So I borrowed the money, bought the gift cards, send him the info. He I would need another $600 to release more of the loan.
Victim Location 65201
Type of a scam Government Grant
My phone number and name has been chosen and I’d won $9000 or $7000 (it changed depending on who I was speaking to. They wanted me to give them all my information and then go down to Walmart and send them $200-300 to release the funds.
Victim Location 83713
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left voice mail saying: “Federal Government, this needs to be rectified immediately so do return the call as soon as you receive the message. The number is 209-759-2486 I repeat again 209-759-2486 thank you.”
Victim Location 30032
Type of a scam Government Grant
scammer identified himself as being from the United States federal government and said I’d been selected for a FREE grant in the amount of $8,500, then attempted to extract personal information (last name, zip code); wanted me to go Western Union or provide account info for direct deposit. I asked him how it was possible that the same government that’s trying to take away people’s healthcare is also the same government that’s giving away free money. I called him out as a fraud, said I would report him, told him to never call my number again and hung up.
Victim Location 65041
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got an automated message saying I’d been authorized and chosen to receive a grant and that had to call another number. Called, spoke to Stephanie and Christopher Young. They said I’d selected for the grant, because I’m an American citizen, tax payer, I pay my bills on time, no criminal background. I was on the phone with them for a total of about an hour. They said I had to go to Walmart and get an Itunes gift card for $250 and I should call them from the parking lot for further examples.
Victim Location 64801
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a $9000 government grant, have to pay $250 via a Walmart moneygram for a background
Victim Location 29617
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call yesterday stating I am being given a one time Federal Grant because I am an American Citizens. I am to go to WalMart and buy a card, for $200.00 and they will send me a card for $9,200.00. Talked with a Jeff Morrison. Was told to call him back after purchasing the card. I told him that I did not have the money and he asked when I would have the money. I told him today. I am to call Jeff Morrision back after 11:00 am today.
Victim Location 44134
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call on my cell phone today. Caller stated they were with the Federal Government offering a $9000 Government Grant. Don’t have to pay it back. They gave me phone number 410-214-0003. Advised me to call and give my ID# FG867. They asked if they could put the $9000 in the bank. I said no. They said I could pick up at Western Union. I did not call the number back. I know it is a scam and did not call the number back,
Victim Location 80907
Type of a scam Government Grant
They told me that I was accepted for a 9,000 grant.
Victim Location 76528
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call from a Kevin Jones who stated that he worked for the federal government and that I had qualified for a government grant of $9,000. He gave me a code and a phone number and I was to immediately call back and they would give me directions on how to receive the cash they were going to give me. I was going to have to purchase 2 cards for $100.00 each and then they would load the cards with 4500 each and my 200 would be refunded. This sounded fishy to me so I looked it up on the internet and sure enough there were plenty of scams like this out there. Buyer beware
Victim Location 80922
Type of a scam Phishing
Call claimed to be from the Federal Government. Started by asking is this [my first name]. I hung up.
Victim Location 72801
Type of a scam Government Grant
Agent called stating they work for the federal government and I was selected for a grant in the amount of $9,000 due to not having filed bankruptcy and never had felony charges. Caller(s) stated I would not have to pay the loan back and could use it to pay bills, remodeling my home etc. They did not ask for a fee but stated I could choose for money to be deposit into my bank account, use a western union or money gram with Walmart along with other options. I asked for paper work and if this was not a scam mail a check to my address. One agent told me the check could not be mailed because it could be stolen by the mail carrier. They always gave me a confirmation # to call back that consist of 2 letter and 3#’s. I was always giving a different phone # to call back each time but the area code was 202. I remember the name of one agent Adam. Is this a scam? Please research. 202-643-1281 and 202-753-4384. I did not take the offer.
Victim Location 98445
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Lady with a strong accent named Jennifer Williamson called and said I won 9000 because they ran my background and I had no legal issues and paid my bills on time I would just need to go to Rite Aid and load a prepaid card with 250 and call her back with the number.
Victim Location 44106
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call on my cell phone today. My caller ID showed 315-442-5584. The caller said they were with the Federal Government. Selected ten people to receive a $9000 grant. It was a woman. She gave me an ID number of SB717. She said it is something you don’t have to pay back. They could put it on my charge or deposit in bank account. She already had my name address and telephone number to verify. She instructed me to call Roger Johnson contact person to get the grant. His phone number is 347-352-8351. I called the number. He asked me to hold on five minutes. It didn’t sound right. I hung up and called the ScamPulse.com. I did not pay any money or give personal information.
Victim Location 36460
Type of a scam Government Grant
The callers said I would need to purchase a 200.00 iTunes card for tax purposes and also registered with a bank in N.Y. before I collect my grant money of 9000.00.
Victim Location 28214
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was called and told I would receive 6700dollar grant but I have to buy an apple action card for 250 to receive via western union.
Victim Location 47006
Type of a scam Government Grant
On 3-6-17 at 1:02 pm I received a call from the scammers stating,"that I’d been selected by the Federal Government to receive a $9,200.00 grant that I never have to pay back. The scammers ask," please verify your name, age and address so we know we’re speaking with the correct person." (The scammers new my name, age and address but never asked for my birthday, or Social Security number) These scammers then ask,"so do you understand why you’re receiving this grant that you never have to pay back?" I the victim of the scam stated ," no I don’t that’s an awful lot of money to be giving away this is very odd." The scammers stated,"you’ve been chosen along with others because you have always paid your taxes, pay your debts/bills on time and you have a clear criminal record". I the victim of the scam stunned at this stated ,"okay so the Federal Government is just giving me this $9,200.00 because I have done these proper things". The scammers stated," yes all you have to do to claim your benefits is tell us how you would like your benefits to be paid to you, it’s 3 simple options to receive your money, it can be sent to Walmart and you can receive it by Money Gram or Western Union, your Bank straight to your account, or your Credit Card". I the victim stated," okay I would like this $9,200.00 sent to Walmart through Money Gram then what do I need to do?" The scammers stated,"okay all you have to do is go to your local Walmart and purchase a one time $200.00 ITunes Gift Card that’s fully refundable, once you purchase the Itunes Gift Card you will give us a call back at this number immediately, you have to do this immediately to receive the $9,200.00 grant. The scammers then gave me a code and a number to call back with the ITunes Gift Card Information an extension to speak with another person in with the scammer. When you call the number the scammers provide you it connects you to a voicemail that says," the Google Subscriber is not available please leave your name and number and someone will get back with you". I realized this was a scam when the scammers requested that I purchase an ITunes Gift Card which I never purchased because I realized from the beginning something wasn’t right with this whole situation.
Victim Location 44310
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
told me that have free grant money don’t have to pay back. i asked for another phone number and gave me did not work
Victim Location 59401
Type of a scam Government Grant
Someone called and said that I was chosen to receive a grant from the US government. I needed to deposit money into an account and then the money would be given to me.
Victim Location 43326
Type of a scam Government Grant
Recd a call from the above number that said that I was selected to receive a $8500 Grant from US treasury dept. They wanted my bank acct info.
Victim Location 63010
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have been receiving many phone calls from a person who claims they are with the Federal Government and want to offer me a government grant because I always pay my taxes. They claim they are in Barnhart MO and I am able to receive $9000 and to obtain these funds I must pay $200. They asked for my bank account or credit card numbers. I did not give them any information and they hung up on me.
Victim Location 35077
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a phone call saying that I had been chosen to receive a grant from the federal government for $9,200. All I needed to do was give my bank account number.
Victim Location 46774
Type of a scam Government Grant
Posing as an elderly friend to get my personal information.
Victim Location 29605
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Federal Government has money for me. Need to call the phone number and then they will text the information back to me. Text me back and said I have been approved for $15,000.00 but I need to send $250.00 by Western Union to receive money.
Victim Location 27609
Type of a scam Government Grant
One person would call and state that they are from the Federal government, and that I was one of the ones who was chosen to get, a this free grant I did not have to pay back. Reason for me getting this grant is because is that i pay my bills on time , I have not been in jail, and I haven’t had any fall out with the police. They go on to say that they are going to give me an ID that I have to give to the other person that I have to call after I finish talking to him. He also gave me rules of what I can and can not do with the money that I was awarded. he then gave me the JK189, which is the ID number, and he also gave me a phone number that I am suppose to call which is 206-973-3255, I repeated this information back to him , and he said to call right away after hanging up from him. I went on to say this is a cam, he said no , and a bunch of talk to make me think everything was legit, I than said okay, bye and i hung up the phone. This is not the first time with these people so I didn’t bother about calling that number, i just found a way of stopping them or bringing them out by contacting you guys.
Victim Location 76502
Type of a scam Government Grant
This company called me and told me I had received a one time grant from the Federal Government for $10,200. If I went to Walgreen’s and purchased an iTunes card for $300 and called the number on the back of the card, the numbers on the iTunes card, they would send me $10.500 (the $10,200 -plus the $300 which is for"taxes". I was to tell them the code number she gave me .The lady I spoke with is named Jennifer More, she said. Definitely English is not her first language
Victim Location 94538
Type of a scam Government Grant
They want me to call back a number to get my grant number to receive $9000 cash which will be delivered to my door or I can go to a bank in New York to get it. This is supposed to be a government stimulus program and they picked my name through a demographic survey. I do not believe that the government sends cash. I wish to help you catch them. They have already called me 6 times. Once they said they would send the cash to my door and I would need to sign for it. When I said that I wouldn’t sign for money if I didn’t know where it came from, he said something under his breath about me dying. Really? Is this a money laundering scam? Yet, they continue to call. This last caller was more polite, but it comes right after a call from a "private number" for the same thing who said his name was Austin Campell. A woman called yesterday to say that she was above the accountant who originally called me, but she was also vague and could not tell me specifically why they chose me or who was in charge of this grant program.
Victim Location 29609
Type of a scam Tax Collection
There is a legal lawsuit, federal investigation against me. It is in federal claims court. Need to get in touch with us, we have sensitive and urgent information before you are arrested.
Victim Location 50277
Type of a scam Government Grant
Initial call was woman named Jara with federal government agency that said I was chosen to receive $9000 gov grant, no loan, nothing to pay back, use as I need. Had to call second number to activate my confirmation #. Talked to Steven Smith who was oddly Indian. He said I needed to go to western union or cash gram place to receive $. But had to purchase a card and activate it with $250. Then I would receive the remaining $9000. I didn’t not have $250 to activate a card so he said unless I could come up with it I was forfeiting the $9000.
Victim Location 32583
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have been receiving calls for two months now from what sounds like the same man, over and over off of different phone numbers (most of them are listed above.) The man claims to work for the government each time but his reason for calling always changes. One minute he is offering financial assistance to help pay off my student loans and the next he is here to help me with my medical bills. I DO NOT HAVE EITHER. I feel like I’m being harassed and it is driving me nuts. He constantly is calling off of a different number and when I confront him about how I know it is a scam he gets very angry and yells and then hangs up on me.
Victim Location 15219
Type of a scam Government Grant
Consumer thought she was calling her friend, but her friend’s phone number has been hacked. The person who picked up was someone claiming to be her friend saying she can get $5,000 from Federal Government for a $150 fee.
Victim Location 37307
Type of a scam Government Grant
Asked for me by first name…not random…Said I qualified for a $9000.00 Federal Grant…I told him where he could shove his scam because I didnt have time for his BS!!!
Victim Location 06460
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
My name is *** *** I did not give out no bank account information or social security number but they got my name and address and age and they’re telling me that I’m through the federal government trying to get $9,000 give into me they wanted my bank account number the number they gave me is 315-303-2748 they’re calling from 315 area code they’re trying to scam me everyday but something’s telling me something or something
Victim Location 15010
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received phone call from them first claiming they were the Federal Government and I was chosen to receive a one time $9000.00 grant for free-no strings attached. I could use this on anything I wanted to except it had to be legal. They said I was chosen from a survey across the US. Operator was foreign and I had trouble understanding her. I had to call back the 2nd number(both said Washington DC) and verify this was true with her supervisor and then I would get it mailed to me. I never gave any info out-she knew my name and the zip code I lived in. I called back and the lady that answered said Hello what do you want/need-I told her I was supposed to call her back. They also gave me a 5 letter/number code to give her. When I said I was supposed to call you-she said oh yea ok give me the code-I did. She was also foreign asking me how I wanted to receive money(no info given again on my part)-very hard to understand but it got to in order to receive this money you need to go online and buy an I Tune gift card and I said I would not do that and she magically disconnected the call. They never called back and neither did I. I only called back because I have been trying to get loans/grant for my kids for college so I wanted to make sure it wasn’t tied into that since they insisted they were the Federal Government.
Victim Location 98327
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Voice message said I owed money from taxes and the federal government was coming after me.
Victim Location 64127
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said his name was Fred William & his government id# was L03240
And I had been approved for a grant from the federal government
Victim Location 45107
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said i qualified for 10k federal grant
Victim Location 75975
Type of a scam Government Grant
This number just called 1206/400/7041 me and said they we’re from the federal government! A woman named Kelly and a man named calvin Morgan. They said I qualify for a grant of 8,000.00 because I have been a good citizen than they said all I had to do was go Get a $200 prepaid card and call them back so they can load the money on the account and they would not take the 200 of my card! Thats when I said OK and told them I would call them back and now I’m reporting it to you guys! I’m a young woman I’m not that gulable but I would hate for this to happen to a poor old lady that’s to sweet and kind. So please stop these horrible people before they scam more people thank you!
Victim Location 60148
Type of a scam Government Grant
A guy called saying that it was calling from the federal government and i was rewarded by the united states government with a 7000 $ check. I asked them why would the government pay me this amount of money and they insulted me and hung up the phone.
Victim Location 44105
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a call stating I was chosen to receive $7000 for not having any felonies and something else, I could barley understand because the person had a very strong accent. I kept asking for verification of said monies and the reason but he kept saying it was coming from the federal government in New York state. He wanted me to go to Walmart then call him back at the number he gave and instructed me to stay on the line as he directs me how to fill out the form and he also asked that I do not mute my phone. Told me to bring my ID and cell. He said I needed to pay 269 which would be refunded right back to me along with the 7000 and that he would stay on the phone until I had said money in hand. No money list because I did not go. Its a scam his name was Cherles Scooper phone number he told me to call back is 347-518-1454. The address he provided was 200 Independence Southwest Ave. Washington DC 20201 triple HHH building. He also gave me a code CH123. PLEASE BEWARE.
Victim Location 95350
Type of a scam Government Grant
K I got a call regarding my husband winning 7000$ #federal government yes the said that I said it sounds like a scam and he started getting rude calling me every but my name threatened me and I defended my self by saying some horrible stuff they talk to my husband and was doing same to him they said we could use Walmart money gram or our bank man this was so scary and degrading my four yr old in background of course no transfer of any funds but these people are treating people just for questioning them
Victim Location 75707
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was called and offered a federal grant for being a good citizen and paying my taxes on time. They knew my first name, last name and cell number. They said they where the Federal Grant Commission and my grant was for $9100 and could receive it either by putting it on my credit card, into my bank or via moneygram. I hung up because I knew it was a scam.
Victim Location 16101
Type of a scam Other
Consumer was contacted by someone (at 512-837-4876) claiming to be from Federal Govt. They did not provide a agency or dept name. They said he had an $8,500 refund and that he just needed to provide them banking account and routing number over the phone.
Victim Location 56501
Type of a scam Government Grant
i was sent a friend request from an already fb friend. I accepted assuming they started a new account. They then messaged me with small talk and spoke of a gov grant they just received. She gave me contact info to the person to assist me in seeing if i would qualify. i gave minimal information but they said i could get a grant. It was later they asked me to wire them 550.00 and they would send me cash and later would meet with me to form the business plan and put it in motion. I became suspicious and found that my friend had not in fact sent me the fb request. I did not send any money. The name of the person who was supposedly from the fed gov was James Roberts. The address they said to wire the money to via western union was Chanel Adams from Blackwood, NJ 08012. I quit responding. The number they texted me from was 904-373-8023.
Victim Location 45213
Type of a scam Government Grant
Consumer received a call from someone who identified themselves as Carolyn Jones with the US Treasury. She told the consumer that they had been awarded a federal grant for $9,000. They just needed to wire them $200 to cover the fees to Federal Reserve Bank in NY.
Victim Location 23005
Type of a scam Scholarship
Number 202-000-0010 called me multiple times in the last few days. I had already checked and knew it was a scam. Answered one call and before he got any further than federal grant, told him I knew it was a scam and to stop calling me or I would report them. Foreign accent man indeed called multiple times after that so I again answered and told him it was a scam. He assured me that it was not and wanted to let me know I was approved for a federal grant because I paid my taxes on time, my bills on time and have never been arrested. Told him again it was a scam, he gave me a website to check him out and realize it was not a scam. He was going to call me back the next day. I had already submitted a complaint on the do not call registry site. The website he gave me did not exist. When I googled federal grants scams I went to the FTC site and called and reported it again. This was on Tues the 9th. Needless to say they called many times on Wed. Told be FTC agent not to answer or to answer and hang up immediately. I did not let him get into his spiel to hear how much money or details. He wanted to know what to do with my "file". I did not say anything as I wanted to check things out. I wanted to tell him where he could put it but did not do that. Both my landline and cell phone are on the do not call list and have been for many years.
Victim Location 19082
Type of a scam Government Grant
I keep getting a phone call from 661 944 6151 saying that they are calling from the federal government saying that they will give me money. And that I need to pay a small fee to get it from Western Union. When I go to ask questions they hang up on me. I call back to see who they are and its just a busy signal
Victim Location 62819
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was contacted by someone claiming to be the Federal Government saying I won a $7000.00 loan for being a good citizen, paying my bills on time, and never being arrested. I was to put $285.00 on a Walmart card for "registration fees" and the "taxes" would cost me $1,500.00.
Victim Location 23832
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call from someone claiming to be the Federal Government offering a grant of $9,000. They told me to go to Western Union and call them back when I got there.
Victim Location 79424
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from a gentleman named Alex stating that the government researching in Texas and found that I might be struggling and could use some money. They were awarding me $9,000 but it had to be used to pay bills or buy food. They gave me a confirmation code of TL101 and would get the money from the Federal Reserve Bank in New York but I must first purchase a money gram. I told them I would go to Walmart and get it and Alex said ok. He then called me back and said, no I needed to go to Dollar General to get the money gram. He said for me to go there and when I got to the parking lot to call him back and he would tell me what I needed to do. After he told me I needed to send a money gram and it could not be done at Walmart and I had to go to Dollar General, I got the feeling that this was a scam. I told him I was going to report him to the ScamPulse.com and he called me a ……………….. I have not heard back from him.
Victim Location 31401
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called and stated they were from the government and that I had been selected to receive a grant for $8,500.00 and gave me a money id number and to call a phone number and provide them with that id number. I called that number and they asked how I would like to get my grant, direct deposit or money gram. I told them money gram and they then said I would have to pay $200 to receive the money.
Victim Location 37190
Type of a scam Government Grant
Free federal grant of 11,000 all I have to do is go to pick up check at western union and pay 299.99 in taxes. Call number was 206 855 6761. My grant number was AR177.
Victim Location 28544
Type of a scam Scholarship
Receive a phone call stating the government was give a grant for $7000 coming from the Federal Reserve Bank of NY. First I had to wire $240 then I would receive the money to spend anyway.
Victim Location 23030
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from a male who said he was with the Federal Government from an "unknown" number. Said I was approved for a $51,000 grant and needed to send them money in order for me to receive grant. I automatically knew it was a scam and told them I was not interested.
Victim Location 15861
Total money lost $24.95
Type of a scam Government Grant
An agent by the nAmerican of ellie evens promises if I give her 249.00 8,400.00 will be deposited into the account I gi e her because I ha e been paying my bills on time and have not files bankruptcy. The phone number is 5126927194