Victim Location 10467
Type of a scam Government Grant
A person by the name of jonas Lee called sisters phone. He offered her a student grant for 9 000 dollars. He gave her a grant activation code#SA139 and a phone number to get it activated. The number was 202 642 5773. When she called this number they did not answer. She called three times within 10 min interval before they returned her call. Finally they called back stating that she had to first purchase an e bay card in order to recieve the 9 000 dollars. They said whatever the ebay card cost they would reimburse her on top of the 9000 dollars. Also jonas lee was rushing my sister to purchase the card by a certain time because their bank would close shortly. I advised my sister to call
to investigate before making any purchase. We asked for the the adress, the name of the company and said we will call back. However after I decided to speak to them and they told me that my sister will have to pay 200 dollars for this ebay card. We decided not to go forth with his granyt because it was sketchy. After a woman called me and asked me if we wanted a grant. I said to her we got a call from jonas lee already about a grant. Didn’t jonas tell you about our call. She hung the up phone on us.
Victim Location 43123
Type of a scam Government Grant
I’ve been getting calls from the US Federal Reserve Grant Department.Today I answered. I spoke to man who said I was eligible to receive a grant for $9400 because the Bank of New York does randomly selected grants. He told me I had not applied for the grant, I was just selected because of the economy. I was to call back 951-643-2413. I did and a woman answered, she sounded asleep. I could tell somebody was telling her what to say. She told me to go to Walmart and buy a $250 registration card. She said if I go to Walmart and purchase a $250 registration card she would reimburse me for it when she released the grant. She said she would walk me through it. She said after I do all that, she would release $9650, the $9400 grant plus the cost of the registration card. She gave me a tracking number of TA1027. They had foreign accents. They asked if I was married. They asked if I lived alone. She told me to keep this private. I said I wanted to call ScamPulse.com and she replied "you really need to go to Walmart and do this".
Victim Location 35810
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
THE SCAMMER BY THE NAME OF JACK IS CONTACTING INDIVIDUALS STATING THAT THEY ARE GIVING AWAY FREE GRANT MONEY THAT THE FEDERAL GRANT DEPT IS GIVING AWAY TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD OR FILED BANKRUPTCY WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.
Victim Location 44104
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call claiming to be from a government agency (United States Federal Grant Department under the Human and Health Services) and said that I rec’d a grant for 12,900 but I had to pay $200 for registration $600 for wiring and $700 for the NOC certificate with google play cards.
The first person I talked to was Henry and he called from 2028541493
2027809623 was supposed to be the department of Treasury that I call with the google play cards, I spoke to a guy named Austin. He said Henry had told him to transfer my grant.
Victim Location 29681
Total money lost $2,338
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted through Facebook messenger by someone who I thought was a Facebook friend that I’ve known for years asking me if I heard of the US Federal Government Grant Program. I responded no and asked for more information about it which was provided to me along with the name of the person that he was referred to that helped him get money through this program. I reached out to this person to inquire about the program and it went from there with applying, sending money, purchasing Amazon cards, to having 4k deposited into my account, which I did give permission to do,to having it withdrawn from my account 6 days later, which I did not give permission to do, when I refused to do the last transaction of withdrawing 3k. This took my account into the negative balance and when my payroll check was direct deposited it took my whole check due to the amount of the credit balance. The bank also kept charging NSF fees to the account. This is currently under investigation with the bank with the claims department.
Victim Location 14101
Type of a scam Government Grant
The first man said that I qualified for a once time only federal grant from the US government because I paid my taxes and bills on time and had never filed for bankruptcy. He gave me a grant ID number and a phone number to another person to verify and make sure that I was able to get my $9200 without any problems from my nearest Walmart, Walgreens, or Money Gram or Western Union store. I called that number and the lady, Nora, said that I would have to call her back as soon as I got to the store so she could walk me through the process to get the right card and my money, after I paid a refundable $250 fee for the card. I called my local Walmart and asked if they had heard of such card and the lady said no, they don’t have any such thing.
Victim Location 90068
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call on my cell, from "Olivia" of the U. S. Federal Grants Department. She told me I had been awarded a Federal Grant of $*** that would not have to be paid back. She had an accent and asked if I wondered why I won the grant. She told me it was because I paid my bills and taxes on time and no trouble with the law. In other words, I’ve been a good citizen? She then gave me a Confirmation Code and phone number to call, so I could begin the process of receiving the grant money. I could get it today, if I just call the number when we hung up and give them the code she gave me. I called the number and Michael Adams (with an accent) answered the phone. He asked for the code, then my name. He asked if I had access to stores like Family Dollar, Walmart, Target, etc. where I could buy gift cards. I said I had to buy a Google Play gift card for $***, in order to receive the money. Then he’ll give me a Tracking #, I take the card to a Western Union or Money Gram, give them the Tracking # and they will give me the $*** in cash. He wanted me to stay on the phone with him through the whole process. I told him I had trouble with my phone and could not stay on with him.
Victim Location 27295
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have received 2 calls from these people – sounded like same woman. First I told them to send the money to my Pastor and they said if I didn’t want the money that was okay and they hung up on me. Today they called again and I gave them any information they wanted by telling them things I made up so I could try to get their information to report them. I asked if they minded if I called the US Government or the IRS to make sure this was not a scam and they said okay and then I told them I did not want the money because I did not work for it and if I had not worked for it I did not deserve it and they should give it to widows and orphans, and sometime during this they hung up on me again.
Victim Location 46131
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call on 8.9 saying I had won a $9,000 grant. I was then told I had to Western Union them $200.00 for fees. I was afraid it might be a scam so I called the FTC who verified it was.
Victim Location 12068
Type of a scam Government Grant
They have called 13 times at one number! I blocked that number and they continued to call me from another number 1-215-686-8025 and harrase me even more! They do not speak English very well either. The one call I decided to mess with them and answer as a joke business. They were totally distracted from their job because of the topic of the fake business I used. Needless to say they are defiantly scammers! One even swore at me too.
Victim Location 94541
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from an very heavily accented Indian named Jackson Dafder or Bafder. Even after asking him to spell his last name his accent was too hard to understand clearly. Supposedly he works at the US Dept. of Federal Grants and I was chosen to receive a free grant for $9000.00 for retal costs. All I needed to do was call 315-332-1364 and provide my grant ID #(which he proceeded to provide me with) to speak with an Actual Federal Grant agent, and not just an associate like he was (WHAT??!!?) at the Department HQ. I would need to provide my ID # to enable me to receive instructions on how to obtain the funds rewarded to me. Needless to say I didn’t bother calling as alarm bells we already going iff in my head. Just wanted to report this to prevent any others have a scam attempt happen to them too..
Victim Location 84701
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call saying because I have a clean record I was chosen to receive 9200 free grant all I had to do was call the financial department with my approval # the pay 200 upfront then I will receive 9200 plus 200 reimbursement thru Western Union the operator said his name was H*** *** and gave me this as his company ID ***
Victim Location 68713
Type of a scam Government Grant
Alice from the US Federal Grant Department called me on January 16th, 2018. She left me a voicemail stating that she was "calling regarding my pending file at their office, and that this would be the last time they would contact me before they cancelled my grant automatically." I had just bought a home and had received a grant through our state, so I was worried that it was the same thing. After talking to my grant officer through the company we went through, she assured me that this was only a scam. I just want others to be aware!
Victim Location 98117
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received call informing me that I have been selected to receive a grant of 9,000 from the US federal grant that would never have to be paid back. I said No and asked they do not call me again. I did not proceed further into the call to see if they were asking for further information.
Victim Location 31635
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a call from the US Federal Grant Department in Washington DC and I was one of 1500 people who paid their bills on time and had no police record selected to receive a federal grant in the amount of $9000. All I had to do was go to Walmart or Walgreens and get a card in the amount of $250 and give them the numbers and I would receive my $9000 plus the $250.
Victim Location 23322
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call that i had been awarded one time personal government grant of $9200. Never has to be paid back. Asked how I wanted to rec the money, Western Union, WalMart, CVS etc. told me to call 202-600-8824, use my ID # of KR007 and they would tell me when to pick up my money. Didn’t make the call of course. People are Sick! Phone caller ID was Bainbridge I WA
Victim Location 92102
Type of a scam Government Grant
Good morning,
This email is to report a phone scam. I have recorded the phone call. I have been contacted by phone# +185000 regarding that I have won a 7000 due to my good credit. They know my personal information and they directed me to call to (206) 712-2432. They gave me a confirmation # of ***. The lady who was talking has a weird Asian accent. The background noise was a crowded people talking over the phone.
V/R
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Victim Location 80111
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I have received numerous calls on my cell phone over the last 6 months from people with heavy foreign accents claiming to be with the US Federal Grant Department. When questioned some have just hung up, one got quiet angry and insistent that the government wanted to give me money! The government will NEVER CALL US TO GIVE US MONEY!! NOT happening ever. If you want/need a grant from our government, you better believe YOU are the one that has to seek it out and jump through a bunch of hoops. Money is never free…there’s no such thing as a free lunch people! I hope no one really falls for this scam.
Victim Location 63303
Type of a scam Government Grant
The scammer said his name was James Anderson from the US Federal Grant dept, they were ready to release $9,200 to me but first I had to send them $250 in iTunes gift cards.
Victim Location 82009
Type of a scam Government Grant
US Federal Gov. Grant Dept. wanting to release $1,500
Victim Location 27529
Type of a scam Government Grant
I would receive over 6000.00 in free Federal grant money I do not have to pay back, I would receive through money gram just pay $250.00 for the registration fee and they would provide me with the next step or either walk me through. I received several calls from these people offering different amounts, each rep had a heavy accent, I got fed up with the calls and decided to report them before an elderly person fall for their scam. The call back number was bogus also. I hope this information can help. The number they called from was 611-749-1368 ??
Victim Location 68410
Type of a scam Government Grant
Not 100% sure it’s a scam. Offering $9,000 grant but have to pay a $200 security deposit that I "get back with the grant" the money is supposed to come from federal reserve bank of new York
Victim Location 34756
Type of a scam Government Grant
Asked to answer "yes"
Victim Location 90066
Type of a scam Government Grant
Pulled from a demographic list of people to be given $500 in grant money. I immediately knew it was a scam since I work for a non-profit and understand how grants work.
Caller identified as male and possibly and Indian or middle-eastern accent.
Victim Location 38106
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was told I was eligible for 9,200 in grant money. Just had to purchase a apple itunes card and put $250 on it. Then I would get my 9,200 grant money plus my $250 back.
Victim Location 72633
Type of a scam Government Grant
received a call from Randy Thompson said he was with us federal grants Department give me a grant confirmation number NK 406 his phone number is 646-694-9302. I was then transferred over to a Kellie Martin at the same phone number extension 7514. she then transferred me to a Victor Brown said he was with the ScamPulse.com his direct number he said was 347-491-3899. They said I had a $9,000 Grant that I needed to go get a registration card and register with that card from a Walmart or Walgreens. and then they would send me the $9,000
Victim Location 73075
Type of a scam Government Grant
They claim to be from the U.S. Grant Department, They tell you that you’ve been selected to receive a grant then try to get you to give them personal info such as S.S. number. your address. When you don’t comply with their request the become rude and hateful. I have been called names and been told that they would come to my home and rape me.
They call from multiple numbers and say they are from Washington, Oregon, even Canada.
Victim Location 38066
Type of a scam Government Grant
Consumer was called numerous times about receiving a gov’t grant for $9200.00
Victim Location 71082
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said I was being gi e free money n the amount of$9200.00 The code to use was given an instruction Togo to Walmart for pick up.use cellphone to call them once I was at Wal-Mart.
Victim Location 46239
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told me I was selected to receive a 9000 grant. But first I needed to wire them 100 to activate the grant credit card.
Victim Location 26537
Total money lost $750
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was told i was chosen to receive a one time grant from the united states federal grants department for 9’500 and all i had to do was send in 750.one time fee i was in a hard time in my life and it was dec/14/2016 befor xmas. i live on ssi and so i borrowd the money from my land lord thinking i could pay him back in a hr and give a nice xmas to my family. it hurt so bad when i relized what they had done to me and my granbabys
Victim Location 67579
Type of a scam Government Grant
Student received a call from someone who said they represented the Federal Bureau Grant Department. They said the student was selected for a $7300 grant that was renewable for 4 years. They promised to send the money by western union as soon as the student gave them a debit or credit card to pay the $200 security deposit. The student received 3 calls from these people. He came to the financial aid office to ask if we thought it was a legitimate grant. The student called the number from the financial aid office and the call was answered and the continued to insist that the grant was valid – they just needed a security deposit. When he told them he was in with his financial aid advisor they hung up.
Contacts that were given were Jake Taylor and David Sherman. David’s phone number was given as 202-430-6327 ext 1989.
Victim Location 06905
Type of a scam Government Grant
The individual calls to say that you are entitles for $9,200 under the American Recovery act of 2009.
The name of address and the service sounds legitimate. –200 Independence Ave. South West Washington DC, 20201.
They claim they are from the US Federal Grant Dept, as part of Health and Human Services.
They continue to mention that they are from the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009, under law III section 5.
It is a total FRAUD. Just think about it?
Why would anyone want to give you $9,200 for free?
I confirmed/gave them my email, cell and address. Luckily I realized what was going on and refused to give them my social security # and bank act.
The # is 209-232-4240.
They gave me a code of NN9….
When I later called and told them to the cancel all my info or that I will go the Attorney General, we got into an argument and just hung up.
Victim Location 64055
Type of a scam Government Grant
Recieved a phone call stating that I had qualified for a government grant due to supposed participation in an on-line survey pertaining to a 2007 recession. Was told to call another # to set up receipt of grant but had to pay $200 up front for initial fee. Hung up and did not pay or give out info.
Victim Location 75704
Type of a scam Government Grant
"David Mark" called to say the consumer had received a gov’t grant for $8400. ID# ED662 and she was to call the supervisor @202-681-3163. She would get the rest of the info when she called the supervisor. He asked for a bank acct # or CC# and had a foreign accent.
She has a *** cell phone and he picked up her zip code from this.
Victim Location 27549
Total money lost $1,450
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was called and informed that I was receiving a federal grant from the federal government in the amount of $9000. Was told I needed to pay $1450 to process the loan and fees. After they needed $1100 to process transaction and so I could avoid frauding the IRS and going to jail I told them I wanted to cancel and get my $1450 back, which I was promised if I had any more issues getting my money. Wanted to cancel and I had to pay $400 to cancel. Told them I did not have any more money and they kept finding ways to try and help me out. One guy was even nice enough to pay half of the $1100 but he could not pay the $400 cancellation fee. I just wanted my money back.
Victim Location 83605
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from Shaun Wilson Badge #15796 stating that I was approved for a Federal Grant to go back to school.
Amount of the grant $3000.00.
The only reason I knew it was a scam is because he asked me to send him $3.87 and he would have someone deliver the money to my door within 48 hours.
After I quit answering his calls I received a call from a Grant Specialist with asking me to try to qualify for a grant to come back to school.
Victim Location 93726
Type of a scam Government Grant
Different telephone operators with an Indian accent call me everyday from (202) 600-9620. They are saying that I qualify for $9500 just because I am a good USA citizen. They are stating that if I buy a CVS pharmacy gift card of $200 and give them the numbers off the card then they will wire me $9500 of free money. The website they gave me was- www.firstgovernmentgrants.com. When I told them we were speaking on a recorded line they hung up. Of course I did not fall for this but please check it out.
Victim Location 11233
Type of a scam Government Grant
Kevin John called my daughter 16 years old and stated he was giving out grants for $9000. He said he would send me an email pertaining to the grant.
Victim Location 29617
Type of a scam Government Grant
I went on line for a free government grant for a solar panel. Mr. Jimmy Pace called and stated my ID Number was HD176. I was told to go to Wall Greens or CVS and pick I Tune card, and put $200 on card (For taxes) . Then go to Wal Mart call Mr. Pace. Get a Western Union Gram and put number on it 2450156792. While I have him on line, then he will explain how I will receive $10,264.
Victim Location 63630
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call from US Federal Grant from 360-928-6324. They said I won a $5000 grant and I would need to go to Walmart or Walgreens to obtain a $300 card to send them the money to receive my grant. I told him to give me more information and why do I have to pay money for a grant. They got angry and cursed at me and said some vulgar things.
Victim Location 74106
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call about grant funds that I had been approved for. The guy named Gary wanted me to go to Walgreens to purchase a $250 card and then give him the card # so he could call the Federal Reserve Bank of NY and give them the "access code" so that he could have them Western Union the money onto the card at Walmart. When I told you him if this was government grant money you don’t have to spend money to get money he hung up on me.
Victim Location 60634
Type of a scam Government Grant
They called, used my name, identified themselves as a federal grant department, and then proceeded to shout expletives at me when I did not cooperate.
Victim Location 79106
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call on 8/1/2016 @ 1840 from a guy who knew my name, address, and phone number. He claimed to be with the US Federal Government Grant Department. He claimed I was chosen randomly by my phone number for a $9,000 grant. He informed me to go to Western Union to pay a fee and get my money. I asked him what town he was in he said Washington D.C. I informed him that was wrong. I asked what is the number to his office he said you can’t call a government office. I asked to speak with a supervisor and he said hold on. A lot of talk went on in the back ground in a language I don’t speak and a man came on said he was Benjamin the boss of the Federal Grant Department. I asked what state did your office call he said Washington D.C. I said wrong he started to scream at me that he was not crazy and I didn’t know where he called me at. I asked for a number to his office he gave me 202-350-1172. I’m sure that it is fake but beware!
Victim Location 80903
Type of a scam Government Grant
Someone called and stated that they were from the US Federal Grant Department. She said her name was Glace Wilson. She said that you would be able to receive $7300 if you filled in a document that they sent after they sent the check. They asked for my address and said that they would send me the check and information. They did not ask for my zip code so I think they wanted to verify my address. They gave me an ID number which CR272. They said they would be sending the $7300 through the next 4 years. They said that I paid my bills and taxes on time and that was why I was qualified. They did offer to send the money to my Visa card which I declined. First they offered to send by Western Union.
Victim Location 23805
Type of a scam Government Grant
First person called to tell me that i was eligible to receive $9,200. And to call the account rep @ 215-761-4969. This is when i was told to choose the money Graham location to get this money. Then i was told to call when i got to the parking lot and they would direct me what to do. And i would have to have $200.00 in hand as a fee charged by the federal government. That is when i told them that i didn’t have the money and would have it the next day. Amanda then said no problem and to call tomorrow. This is when i called the BBB and was told this is a scam.
Victim Location 37115
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call last week Jan 28, 2016 from a women with an accent from NY, NY, stating she was from the US Federal Grants Dept and I was one of 1500-1700 people chosen to receive free money from the government since I pay taxes, haven’t filed for bankruptcy, etc and today the amt was $7800.00. She proceeded to give me a ref # HR413 and stated I needed to call 914-499-8236 to speak to a verification officer in the Federal Government office to get claim of the money. I called the ph# for 2 days and got no answer.
Today 2-3-16 I received 5 phone calls from a Seattle, WA #206-905-9614 and he names was Steven Carter ext 119 with the same story as above except the amount had changed from $7800 to $9200. He went on to tell me that I could go to a money gram at my nearest Walmart and the Federal Reserve bank was going to charge me 2.5% and it needed to be paid up front and in return the amount to me will be $9407.00 and i needed to go now to get it. I hung up on him. He called me back and stated that I could request it online l and wanted me to go to www.moneygram.com and send $207 to Daniel, Walton in FL and the website needed my bank account info, DL# etc. I hung up on again. About 30 mins later Alex Cooper called me from a NY, NY # 347-480-4142 and stated the same thing and I advised him this was a scam and i was going to report them and he begged and pleaded that he was the real deal and wanted me to call 206-204-5546 with an money confirmation # gg9955.
Victim Location 78572
Type of a scam Government Grant
Caller said he was from the US Federal Grant Program and that I was entitled to free money from the government. Wanted me to provide my personal information like social and dob.
Phone number on caller id
213789879
Hung up on them and they called back.. The next number that came up was 00000000
Victim Location 60099
Type of a scam Government Grant
Man called, US Grants Department, to give me $9,700 for paying my bills on time, not having any felonies, and was chosen with 1500 others across the country. All I had to do was call 253-336-5437 and give them id#GM1146. I Googled 253 area code, was Washington. I called # spoke to James Hardy ext: 1004, my money would be sent via Money gram, after completing my registration. (A fee of $250 was required, but would be added to my grant, making it $9,950. Upon discovering I NOT HAVE $250 he asked if could get from friend or family? We finalized by my agreeing to take out of my social security check (delay a bill for that 1 day, until I get to Money Gram to pick up my cash). I would call him on 2/3 upon receipt of my government retirement check. No, they could not take directly from grant money. This finished today’s call. Now, I am researching the veracity of the call, and as expected, it was a fraud attempt. Please advise if anything I can do to help STOP these people!! They were willing to let a 65yr old, living on social security, take $250 from her "bills money" and CHEAT HER. I’d enjoy turning the tables on them, if my help could be utilized. My phone ***, my email is: *** (please advise receipt of this message) Thank you. *** ***
Victim Location 14413
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was called and told that I was selected to receive $9,000.00 in grant money. That there are 1500 people who are selected. There is no taxes to pay and you don’t have to pay it back. I was selected because I am a good citizen, have not filed bankruptcy and have paid my taxes. I was told that I could use the money any way that I wanted to. I was asked if I wanted to have the money deposited in my checking account or on my debit card and asked for that information. I also asked if I had picture id. I was asked to verify my address as well. I gave Raymond my checking account information and was told that the money would be deposited today. I was given an id# and a phone number to speak to Raymond’s Senior Accounting Manager. The id# I was given was KR019 and the phone # was 509-293-5826. The id number and the phone number. I called that phone number and the person who answered asked for id# and asked if it had been explained to me about the grant money. I told her that I didn’t believe it and she hung up on me. When I tried to call that phone # again there was no answer. I called my bank and put a hold on my account.
Victim Location 71962
Type of a scam Government Grant
Recieved several phone calls from someone sounding as if they are in another country identifying themselves as someone from the US Federal Government Grants Group. The calls are showing different ANI’s ( caller ID) each time and none are dialable ( which is against the law). They are from area codes 214,999,222,206,000. When asked if this is a scam, the caller responds saying "I say F%&K YOU!" " You say I’m a scam, I say F&*K YOU!" They are calling the cell phone constantly now. Caller was getting irritated becasue I asked for a dialable number to call them back on. Callers sound asian on the phone.
Victim Location 77598
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call saying that I was chosen to receive a $7,800 government grant. They asked for my banking information and asked me to give them $200 to receive it. I did not do it.
Victim Location 96863
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from a 1-202-580-8487 person calling name (Dominic Green) proposed to be a worker for U.S. Federal Grants Department. (Dominic) continued to tell me that I was chosen for a federal grant for (9000) dollars and gave me a phone number to call> 315-314-3200 to receive this money. As a U.S. Military Active duty Police Officer I continued to ask this (Dominic) questions to try and find out what the deal was for, but didn’t get any good information from him. I did not give him any of my vital information, nor did I hear him give me any of my information for confirmation reasons.
Victim Location 85385
Type of a scam Government Grant
ScamPulse.com received a call from a customer who was called by a US Federal Grant Money Department. They told him he qualified for a government grant of $9200, however, he was asked to go to Wal-Mart and send $250 by Western Union to send them. They told him he would get it back from the $9200. One phone number came from New York area and he talked with a ‘Jack Smith. The customer recalls that a few weeks ago he was in need of money and went on line looking for some loan to help him out. He did not find one and now believes this may have initiated this type of call.
Victim Location 63199
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call saying I had been chosen to receive a $7,000 grant but would have to send them a $100 MoneyGram. I spoke to a Mike Willis who is waiting for me to call back for a tracking number.
Victim Location 93116
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from someone stating they are from US Federal Grants Department. Said that I and ~15 other qualified for a grant from the government. Picked at random. Use the ID # MC2001 and contact us later. Money can be picked up at Western Union. Made arrangements to pick it up at a Western Union office. Spoke to caller’s supervisor Irene Lee and she said, everything has been verified. Her callback number 206-855-6817, stated when I call will speak to Victor and should ask for Irene Lee. Give Irene the ID# While at western union. Pay 250 deposit to western union and will get $7000 grant +$250 back.
Victim Location 64847
Type of a scam Government Grant
A consumer received a call from "Calvin Wheeler," who had a Middle Eastern accent. He stated he was from the United States Federal Grants Department. He stated she has been paying her taxes on time and the government is providing $7,800 for temporary assistance for needy families. He stated in order to receive this money, she would have to go to Western Union and verify her identity. She would have to pay $190 to receive the $7,800. Calvin stated her $190 would be refunded to her.
Additionally, Calvin requested that once she arrives at Western Union, she should call his supervisor, "Alfred Brown."