Victim Location 32225
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was contacted via facebook messenger by a friend talking about a grant he just received for home improvement. He told me about the program and send a phone number to text for information. Text was responded to by Michael Parker. He asked instructed to send him $850 and we would receive $100,000. When asked for information about his organization and program. He replied that he represented World Wide Agencies . Friends facebook account had been hacked. Received several texts and calls after request to discontinue contact.
Victim Location 95663
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got an Instant Message from "my aunt" asking if I heard about a Home Improvement grant for $50,000. She told me to call 562-888-2595. I called. They texted me back asking me to pay $1200 fee for clearance and delivery. I texted my "aunt" who said she paid through Walmart. They asked me my address, name, married, income, and how I was going to pay this. They said I would receive the money within 14 hours.
Victim Location 78660
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a text on messager from a friend started friendly and said did I hear the good news, got free money from HIG for home renovation. I said I needed more information and he wanted me to go to a Facebook post for Ann.Bunch.565. I didn’t want to do this until researched and he wanted me to go to the Facebook post to get more info. I called my friend on the phone and he returned my call later and it was not him texting me.