Victim Location 43227
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a phone call from a man from the US Government offering me an $18,000 loan that I would not have to pay back. He wanted my bank account number.
Victim Location 53066
Type of a scam Government Grant
Someone created a face facebook account under my grandmother-in-laws name and then sent me a message on FB messenger. She told me about this grant I could apply for. She then told me to send a FB message to a person named Sam Kratzer.
Sam went on and on to tell me I qualified for this grant, up to $1.2M, depending on how much I can pay for the "processing fee." He wanted me to send $12,500 cash to Roselyn Williams. 9108 Elaine Court, Laurey, Maryland 20708. He advised I don’t require signature and to wrap the money in cellophane. Once I send the cash and it’s received, UPS would deliver to me $1.2M in cash. He also told me not to tell my family because past winners have been murdered by their family after receiving the winnings. OK….
Victim Location 62521
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Government Grant
Empowerment program on a website was advertising government grants. Was told to get prepaid cards and pay. Junior Leupana is the contact person on facebook that is wanting even more money.
Victim Location 49228
Type of a scam Government Grant
I recieved a call that said the government is giving me free grant money of $9,000. They gave me a code and the phone # 202 596-1553. Apparently only 1500-1700 people are randomly chosen. There are three ways to collect the money. 1. They can put it on Your prepaid card. 2. They can Western Union this money or 3. Deposit into your bank account, with a tracking number and account number. I did call this number, and again was told the same information. After listening, I said, well I’m not comfortable giving my bank information. In a nasty tone the lady repeated the ways of getting this money. I said "you dont have to get nasty about it", that’s when she hung up on me. I think I would have felt like a [censored] going to W.U., expecting them to give me $9,000., I also think that if this were real, I would have been notified by mail, correct?
Victim Location 79108
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said I was selected for government grant of $9000 for being a good citizen. Asked me how I would spend it and that I can’t use it to buy alcohol or tobacco or illegal drugs. Wanted to confirm my identity knew a lot about me but was off on little things like zip code. Gave me a confirmation number and phone number to call back did really pay attention but the call back number had the same area code.
Victim Location 62301
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted thru an old friend on social media and they told me that I could get a bunch of money like they did and should talk to these people. They started texting me about the program, and a woman named Cindy *** told me I could get $50,000 grant and only had to pay a small fee (just $500) to get it. I didn’t bother with them since I knew it was a scam!
Victim Location 44870
Type of a scam Government Grant
Entered By ScamPulse.com Staff SE 6-11-2019
Consumer received a phone call from the woman scammer ( 917-342-2430) and she stated there was a government grant available to the consumer. The woman scammer advised the consumer to reach out to a Roma Johnson 1-520-338-9323 for more information. Once the consumer called Roma Johnson, he advised the consumer that he would be able to access his funds at a local store near him (he listed several stores that would accommodate this grant). The scammer then stated that all he has to do is purchase a $300 prepaid Visa Card and call him back one he is line. Once it is purchased the store would have a check for $9,700. The scammer also provided a website address as well: www.usagovernmentgrant.org/governmentgrant.html
Victim Location 44105
Type of a scam Government Grant
Consumer keeps receiving calls from different phone numbers stating that she is eligible for a government grant. They say that they are going to mail it to her. They tell her to call them back to receive more information about the grant such as the check number, etc…
Victim Location 38115
Total money lost $63.90
Type of a scam Government Grant
Person said I had received a government grant for my own personal benefit and would have to pay a one time fee of $3.95 which was taken for my account they turned around and charged an additional $59.95 to my account on today… I reported this scam when it first happened and I’m reporting it again on to I would like a full refund of all tge money that was wrongfully taken from me.
Victim Location 73027
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have received multiple phone calls telling me that I have received $9700 from the government because of my good credit. These people who are calling (I received 10 calls yesterday, and about 6 today) have foreign accents. They ask for my checking account, and social security number.
Victim Location 40241
Type of a scam Tax Collection
received 2 phone messages on April 9th and 10th, 2019 that they have been trying to get in touch with me for 6 months for tax fraud and lawsuit and left a phone # to call 866-315-0521. She said the US government is looking for me for "intentional fraud"
Victim Location 47403
Type of a scam Phishing
This company is claiming they are part of the us govt, when they will provide you with absolutely no proof. They ask for your drivers license number and expiration date and then ask for your DOB. I asked to speak with this person’s boss or whoever was in charge of him or his office and he refused. Asking over and over for my DOB.
Victim Location 55449
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They said the us government was investigating me and my family for tax fraud. Told me to call them back and pay before my case was downloaded into the court system.
Victim Location 46143
Type of a scam Government Grant
Monday I got a friend request from someone I know. I accepted the request and then I was sent a text message saying he had gotten a government grant that he didn’t have to pay back and he thought I could get one too. I called the number he gave me and was told I also had a US government grant coming to me for $20,000 and that I need to pay $650 for processing and fees. I was told this by a Mark Kevin Thomas who was hard to understand and had a heavy accent and said he was a US Federal Worldwide agent. The name seemed funny to me, federal is not worldwide. He told me to go to Walmart or Walgreens and buy $650 in iTunes cards to cover the charges. I haven’t called him back.
Victim Location 43344
Type of a scam Government Grant
A man called on my cell phone from "your US Government". He asked me to call 202-780-6684 with a code number. He told me to go to either the Marion or Marysville Walmart. Like he was using GPS. He said I was awarded $94,000 grant. He kept saying I would need the code number. He said I would not have to pay it back. He had an Arabic accent. He called several times, and I hang up on him.
Victim Location 72956
Type of a scam Government Grant
This business called to offer me money for education they told me what to answer when they call. They said my subjects would be health and business and that I had a computer at home which I do not and to say that I was not default on any loans. They had my address and my phone number. I was very smart and gave them another address and a fake birthday I did not give them any personal information. The person to talk to me was Arabic. This is all the information I have as of now they will be calling back shortly.
Victim Location 60617
Type of a scam Government Grant
They called me and told me they would give me $9,000.00 if I go to my local Walmart to buy a $200.00 card (Registered Card).
Victim Location 32256
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call came from an unknown number so I let it go to voicemail. When I listened to the message, the first part of it was left off (probably on purpose) and the robotic female voice went on the say that they had been trying to reach us for 6 months and since we failed to respond that they had no choice but to consider it intentional fraud and a lawsuit under our name was filed by the US government. Asked us to return their call and left the following number (781)607-4029.
Victim Location 43207
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller ID blocked potential scam, but having visual voicemail helped! The voice was computer read and did not say who is calling. It called cellphone, doesn’t say why you and your family are being investigated, only says call a number to resolve, and they’ve bn calling for 6 months.
Being investigated by U.S. Government and international lawsuit. As if it’s a scare tactic from I.C.E.
Victim Location 94503
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a phone call with someone saying the government picked my number to receive a free money grant. They asked a few questions and had my number, name, and address. They gave me a number to call back to verify but I did not call it. I wanted to check the number before calling it.
Victim Location 32810
Type of a scam Government Grant
On August 29, 2018, I receive a call from Bill Once. The scammer said his name is Kevin at ext. 201. He said i qualify for a gov grant of $9,700, and that i will not have to pay it back. I was excited because I want to start my own small business. He told me to call his senior account manager and gave me the number. I called and spoke to Jordan Green at ext. 177. Jordan said all I have to do is go to a Western Union to pick up the money right now and gave me this money tracking number: 0837506522 and this grant ID: WA8033. He said he will remain on the line while I drive to Amscot so he can help me make this transaction. When I got to Amscot, he said is there a 7-11 near by because I must buy a Google Play card for $250 first. I said I dont have that much money on my debit card. He kept saying the 250 will be reimbursed to me. He then critizied my felony record. I asked how does he know about that, and he said we are the federal government, we know everything. I told him this is not going to work and he is wasting my cell phone minutes. I hung up. This is a scam and others should be warned. They must be stopped.
Victim Location 60406
Type of a scam Government Grant
The Scam: "Hello, I am looking for, or May I speak with, or Is this…" (They state my full name) Next, they say "I am calling from the United States Government Grant Department. Obama has set aside $9,000 in a reserved account for you, before he left the White House. In order for the money to be directly deposited into your account. You will have to pay $200 at a convenient store near you to receive your deposit.". (Examples they have told me: Walgreens and/or CVS pharmacy) They continue the scam with: "It is easy. All you have to do is call me back, at this number, when you get to the convenient store and follow my instructions. We will walk you through the entire process. It will only take you about 5 minutes. At that point, your money will be directly deposited into your account immediately within the next 10 minutes. Then, one of our account managers will call you back to confirm that you have recieved the funds into your account that Obama has left for you. It’s that simple.". Last but not least, their finale: "We already have your bank account and routing number on file or in our records. We just need you to confirm that this information we have for you is correct." (They stated my account and routing number)
I had to call my bank to let them know and I contacted ScamPulse.com (The ScamPulse.com), to report it. The scammers are a group of foreign men and foreign women. They call my cell phone at least 5 times a day. They also send random text messages. They stated my full account number, my full routing number, and my bank name. They have called me for the past two weeks. Their numbers, I have blocked on my phone. However, the scammers keep calling from multiple locations, and various numbers, throughout the United States.
Victim Location 32506
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The same thing as before. A computer voice (Female). Saying that they tried to contact you for payment. And are going sue you in court. No specifics. Just give them money.
Victim Location 48205
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a phone call stating that I had been selected to receive a government grant in the amount of $14,566.00 that never had to be repaid. Go to any Western Union and collect such funds with the tracking number I was give. If there is any problem, call and ask to speak with John Boyd or call him direct @ 845-379-4413, ext. 171. Call generated from New York 917-994-1961.
I tracked the supposed money thru Western Union and it was never found. Called John and he went ballistic. Said that I needed to call him from the stores parking lot and that he knew what store I had gone to. I never went to a store because I tracked the money on line.
Victim Location 76088
Type of a scam Government Grant
A man with an Indian accent called and asked me to call the following number with reference number (646-397-3783 ref#GP657)
Asked if I had a Western Union or Wal-Mart near by.
I got off the phone quickly with out giving information or calling back.
Victim Location 70809
Type of a scam Government Grant
I’m continually contacted about being granted a grant and I can pick it up from any money transfer store in the amount of $9300
Victim Location 43614
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received voice mail (cell phone) on 5-29-18. Woman’s voice that sounded like a recording that started to soon: family we have tried to reach you in the previous 6 months and no response from you and fraud and lawsuit has been filed under your name by the U S Government. I did not call back as I assume this is a scam.
Victim Location 63628
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from a Joe Gonzales saying that I had been issued a Government Grant. They gave me a grant ID number. I never applied for any grants so I believe this to be a scam.
Victim Location 27104
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m receiving voicemail on my phone saying a fraudulent lawsuit is being placed in my name by the USGovernment. Call their dept for more information. 3 different numbers in the last 2 days.
Victim Location 63121
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a call today saying that I had won a government grant for $9000 that I would not have to repay. They wanted me to call a number, give them a code and the money would be sent via Western Union, straight to my bank or on a debit card.
Victim Location 38114
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call this morning at 11:00 AM offering a $9000 Gorvernment Grant; no tax or payback. I spoke with Sandra Jones who gave me an ID number 0852; I was to give that number to Michael Wilson. Michael Wilson’s no. was the same with ext. 1012. I was advised to go to a Family Dollar Store and get a money service form for $200. Once I receive the $9000 I would get the $200 back. I did not send the money and called the BBB; I was informed it was a scam.
Victim Location 78660
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I did not record the first part of the conversation. …quarters which will expire in the next 24 working hours and again and once again expire you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are more serious allegations pressed against you. We would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal actions against you. The number to reach us is 818-539-6404, again 818-539-6404. Thank you I have received this message before and also last year about this time of year. Hope it does you some good.
Victim Location 86314
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone voice message at 9:04 am and then another one (same one) at 11:55 am. When I returned home I listened to them.
It was a lady’s voice that was a recording. First part was not clear "……………instigating you and your family. We have tried to notify you regarding this issue for the last 6 months but never got a response from you. So it has been considered an intentional fraud and law suit by the US Government. You may call our department number at 443 214-0966. I repeat it is 443 214-0966. Thank you."
I figured this was a scam and wanted to report it to some one. I phoned the ScamPulse.com and she directed me to this on line BBB scam tracker.
Victim Location 28610
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a voice mail stating that the US Government has filed a class action lawsuit of fraud against me and that I must return the call immediately.
I know that the US Government will contact you via US Postal Service so this is a scam. BE AWARE
Victim Location 54971
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a voicemail from an automated caller stating that they had tried to reach me in the past on a previous issue and since I haven’t responded they consider it intentional. They said that the US Government now has a lawsuit filed against me and I must return the call. I was in the military for 20 years and know that the Government would send me something in writing.
Victim Location 61603
Type of a scam Government Grant
A called who identified themselves as Stephanie Williams called from the phone # 206-736-7284 stating that consumer had been approved for a grant of $8900. In order to collect, the consumer would need to go to Walmart and purchase a gift card for $200 and mail it in to them. Upon receipt, the grant funds would be released.
Victim Location 80129
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have not been answering but the scammer leaves very threatening messages to in incarcerate me. In the past year they have been getting bolder so I decided to report them
Victim Location 71203
Type of a scam Government Grant
These people call you and say you have been selected to receive a grant from the federal government..they want your bank account info. Or to send it through western union for a refundable fee of $250.00…i knew this was a scam immediately..please do not send these people any $money…please pass the story around
Victim Location 33884
Type of a scam Other
Left automated message that me and my family were. Wing investigated by the US Government. It said they had tried to contact me three time in the last six months.
My daughter called the number and it had already been blocked by Stop This Fraud for illegal activity.
Victim Location 32909
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I, was informed their was a warrant out for my arrest. I would be arrested within 1 hr. if I did not return their call. Message was left on my cell phone, voice mail.
Victim Location 74884
Type of a scam Government Grant
Caller said I had qualified for a $9000 grant. Kept asking if I could hear her. I said no & hung up.
Victim Location 40216
Total money lost $350
Type of a scam Government Grant
Joe Williams with India type or middle eastern accent. He called it the National Institute or Institution of Health Department. I was told I’d get a "free" government grant but I had to go & buy $350 in Apple gift cards. Stupidity over took my better judgement and I did with a promise I would be receiving a $14000 grant. I just lost my job last week & this money would’ve been a tremendous help. The $350 came out of my tax return money card. I was going to use it for bills instead of throwing it away. After purchasing the Apple gift cards they said I had to pay an additional $1000 in taxes on it before I could receive it. I didn’t have that kind of money. They also said at first the $350 was refundable then towards the end said it wasn’t.
Victim Location 49316
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My wife received a message yesterday from an automated attendant stating that we have not responded to a situation that is now 6 months old and we are in intentional fraud of the US Government.
Victim Location 44030
Type of a scam Government Grant
Scammer called me and said they had a government grant for me. Told me to go to Western Union and send them $200
Victim Location 32401
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a call saying I was selected for a government grant, and I needed to go purchase a Google card of a certain amount that would allow the $9,300.00 load. I asked why I was selected and he said to to paying my takes and not breaking the law, in the past 6 months.
Victim Location 33614
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was called twice by someone claiming that I’ve been awarded a government grant for $9000. The second person i talked to wanted me to go to Western Union and send $250 refundable fee. the two callers had Indian accents and they tried to rush me into paying the $250 today.
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Phishing
It was an automated system stating that thwy have contacted me 6 months ago regarding possible fraud and since i have not contacted thwm back it is now considered intential fraud against the us government and i am now have a case against me and am now being sued
Victim Location 95624
Type of a scam Tax Collection
TAx collection or u will go to jail.
Victim Location 98136
Type of a scam Government Grant
Foreign female claimed I’d been selected for a $9000 government grant. Said I needed to call Michael back at 202-621-0503.
Victim Location 63088
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a strange recorded call this morning, that my family was being investigated for fraud by the United States government. They left a phone number for me to call which was the same phone number they had called from.
Victim Location 45324
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called me in evening offering a $9800 free grant that I wouldn’t have to pay back. I stupidly gave him my bank account number. Luckily I realized it had to be a scam before giving my bank routing info. But did call the bank first thing this morning to make preparations to be sure that they would not be able to get anything out of it. Please be careful and always remember "IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS"
Victim Location 27022
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a call government giving a $9700.00 grant, have to go to Walmart to get a prepaid card for $200.00, call back with info to activate card and they will send the $9700.00
Victim Location 77351
Type of a scam Government Grant
Stated that they were with the Federal Government and that I was granted a 5,000,00 Dollar personnel grant and when I asked what the grant was for and what I had to do to get it they hung up.
Victim Location 84663
Type of a scam Tax Collection
These people have called me numerous of times and stated that I owe the government money and that I also won a grant from the government and then will have you talk to someone else who then tells you to go to western union and send money or they will ask for your account number. Be Aware, they sound like they are from India.
Victim Location 97135
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said they’d give me 9000 dollars if I paid them 250 in Steam giftcards at Rite-Aid.
Victim Location 99502
Type of a scam Government Grant
Got a call from a guy saying I won 9700 dollars. He said to call Janet Miller w/ approval code bm257 and accept my money, but they started talking about needing to pay 200 dollars to get my card to accept the money. When I said I was recording the call they freaking out and hung up.
Victim Location 84404
Type of a scam Government Grant
I’ve been harassed by this number several times. The caller is usually a man with an Iranian accent sometimes it’s a woman. They tell me I’ve won or been chosen for a government Grant ranging from $3,000 to $7,000 all they need is my bank account number. To send it to me. They won’t leave me alone. I’ve told them several times if I’ve won a government grant send it to me, from the United States Treasure and by the U.S. mail. They tell me that’s not an option it needs to be deposited in my bank account. I don’t listen to any of it anymore I scream into the phone leave me alone and hang up
Victim Location 83634
Type of a scam Government Grant
The caller ID indicated the number calling was 253-647-8525. The woman on the phone identified herself as calling for the US Government and indicating that I had been randomly selected to receive a $9,000 grant from the US government. She then started to ask personally identify questions. I disconnected the call and then called back the number. When I tried to call the number listed in the caller-ID I received a message that the call could not be completed at this time. Because I disconnected the call and did not provide any of the information requested there was no actual fraud only an attempt to commit fraud.
Victim Location 43232
Type of a scam Government Grant
A woman called and said I was eligible for a grant because I’ve been a good citizen. She said I must do it today. She told me to call 315-217-1685.
Victim Location 49505
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said that I qualified for a US Government sponsored Grant I let them do his spiel and when I told him this was a scam he swore at me and finally hung up.
Victim Location 77702
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called repeatedly during day. Loud office (call center) noise in background. I was to receive 7000 dollar grant from US government. I was given a phone number to call and a "claim number" to receive my money from a local CVS pharmacy.the phone number is 206-451-5839.
Victim Location 39042
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I have received a call from this number saying if they do not here back from me are my lawyer good luck to me. Don’t know if this is a scam or not.
Victim Location 35173
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Claiming to be us government, says I have committed tax fraud and to contact them. Scammers.
Victim Location 85120
Type of a scam Government Grant
I answered a phone call from the phone number 315-422-1933. He said his name was Martin (caller ID said Martin H.) and that he was with the US Government Grant Department. He said that I was awarded a grant for $9700.00 to use any way I wanted and that I was one of 1700 people selected in my area based on taxes being paid on time without a bankruptcy or arrest in the past 6 months. He asked me if I wanted the grant money in cash or money order. I asked if I could have it in a cashier’s check but he said no, (big surprise), so I told him a money order would be fine. He said I needed to phone the Sr. Account Manager, Mr. Marco, at 914-292-0882 and give him my grant ID number, KJ0602. When I made the call Mr. Marco said that I needed to register with my home state, (Arizona), to receive the grant and that there would be a $200.00 processing fee. When I interrupted him to say that I had NO money he became angry and said that he was too busy to waste his time with someone who wouldn’t listen and must not want the money. He then hung up on me. I felt compelled to report this in the hope that they can be stopped and to keep others from becoming a victim. Fortunately I didn’t have the money. Sometimes being poor can be a blessing!
Victim Location 71234
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told me I could reactive 9,200.didnt have to pay it back I told them I would check it out with bbb they hung us he called on cell phone 318-245-9816 also house phone 318-644-5278 after entering pch
Victim Location 78064
Type of a scam Government Grant
caller stated the US govt was issuing me a check in the amount of $3000. that’s when i stopped him and asked him what country he was calling from, confirmed his phone # and asked his name which was obviously a fake name of Patrick Paylor. when I asked what country he was calling from, he hesitated and asked me if i recognized the area code. I again asked him what country he was from and he finally said "I am calling from Austin TX".
it was clear to me that this was a fake call but wanted folks to be aware.
Victim Location 84025
Type of a scam Government Grant
They call claiming to be the US government and they asked for me by name. I then listened about how I "earned a grant of $8700 for not filling bankruptcy or going to prison" or something. They then give me a code and a number to call and say I can receive my reward in any form from gift card to credit card. They then ask for my card number. It was at this point I told them id call them back but they have not stopped calling. I’ve put their phone on my phones block caller list but they’ll sometimes take away the "1" at the beginning Or something so my phone doesn’t recognize that as the same number.
Victim Location 23188
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said I was chosen for a $9000 grant from the government because I file my taxes on time and have no criminal record. Said I could receive the money by direct deposit or Western Union. When I asked for a number that I could call back, she hung up. She spoke very broken English and sounded Asian.
Victim Location 95820
Type of a scam Government Grant
They called me and said I was chosen to get a $9,000 grant from the government because I have never filed for bankruptcy. I was told I would have to get from Western Union but would have to call another number and give his supervisor the approval number to get the grant. I did not call the supervisor. I did not give them the chance to get money out of me.
Victim Location 29617
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Government Grant
Phone call stated I have been given an Government Grant because my taxes and bills have all been paid. They wanted me to send $300.00 to receive the grant. I sent the money by I tune cards. They called and asked for additional $200.00, to be sent by I Tune Cards. Did not send additional $200.00 cards.
Victim Location 78383
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Caller stated he was from Government – has a loan for $9873 that would not have to be paid back- because I filed & paid my taxes on time & had good credit. He knew my name & phone #. When he ask my age I told him That I do not give out personal information over the phone. He told me to go then & hung up. He had a foreign accent.
Victim Location 82414
Type of a scam Phishing
caller asked if this was "becky" and i stupidly said, yes. caller had a very pronounced accent and hung up after i said yes. have been getting these calls 3-4 times a day for weeks. other phone numbers of call received are
2024156285, 3072019172, 3074666652, too many. some have been cruises, one was irs was coming for me, some for disability insurance. soooo tired of this. will not be answering calls anymore. unknown if i will lose money or not, just happened this morning. i am elderly and ill at this time.
Victim Location 48327
Type of a scam Phishing
SCAMMER TOLD ME THAT I WAS RANDOMLY SELECTED BY THE US GOVERNMENT TO GET A 6000$ GRANT AND ASKED IF I WAS "MANDY" ASKED HOW I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THE MONEY-(WESTERN UNION OR MONEY ORDER) ASKED WHICH STORES ARE NEAR ME, I LISTENED TO EVERYTHING THE SCAMMER WAS SAYING AND RESPONDED WITH " IT DOESN’T MATTER" ONCE HE REPEATED BACK TO ME .. " YOU HAVE SAID THAT IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW YOUR MONEY IS SENT..? RIGHT?" I SAID "CORRECT".. AND THE SCAMMER HUNG UP… I HOPE THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL IN THEIR SCAM!
Victim Location 44024
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told us we were in title for a grant for $25.000.00. Then got a second call saying we could get a grant for$9000.00. They ask for credit card numbers, that’s how they deposit the money. Ask for a phone number to call them back and they hung up.
Victim Location 73005
Type of a scam Government Grant
Person called my personal cell number. Knew my name and said I was picked as a "loyal citizen" to receive a one time free grant. She asked me information, nothing that can’t be found on my Facebook page. She asked my age, and I asked her exactly who she was with, and all she needed was my age, and if I was employed. Then she gave me a number "AT407" and a call back number to talk to her "senior Acct Manager". So I was to hang up and call that number immediately. I called it because I couldn’t hear because of the high level of noise in the background. I called the number, and I swear it was the same woman in a little quieter room. I called her because I wanted to know who she was. I asked her and started googling her information, and she got a little excited. Anyway, I listen to her, give her back her number, then she tells me that I will need to go to a store like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens or any such store and get an electronic card. She wasn’t clear, but I supposed to load it with $250 then call her back at the number above (She said her name is Kelly Miller at 202-930-2236 Ext 101) give her some information and then I have to go to Western Union and fill out some stuff, which made no sense, and I would get $9,450 which was the loyalty free grant of $9,200 plus a refund of my $250 for the total. I told her I would have to go to Walmart, but I couldn’t go until after work at 4:30, so I was to call her at 5:30 her time with the electronic card info. Supposedly she has to give that number plus my "paperwork" then the government bank will send back all my information plus the codes I need to get my money from Western Union. Crazy. So anyway, I called my LifeLock account to make sure all my information was secure, and then came on here to report this scam.
No I did not purchase an ITune card and load it with $250, and no I do not believe that the US Government is giving out free money this way. They would send you a notification in the mail. They don’t need any of my information because I am a tax payer, so they have it. No, the government would not ask for me to pay a fee or whatever it was. Also, she was the far thus sounding Kelly Miller I have ever her. More like Kim Lee or someplace more Asian, like Korean or Japanese. I write and operate Federal Grants all the time. First you have to apply, and they don’t just pick random people. This is my fault. I was helping my brother on the internet, and this "Free Sample of Tide" popped up, and I said yes, then I was tossed into "survey hell" after which I got out of there immediately, but since my email has so many amounts of money I’ve won, and my phone kept ringing with people wanting to refinance my student loans and my mortgage. They are irritating. I zapped on one my phone and have been unsubscribing all week on my email. Lesson? Never say yes.
Victim Location 27017
Type of a scam Government Grant
He said it was a free government loan of $9400. He asked if I could hear him. I said yes. I then told him no that I wasn’t interested and he had the wrong number.
Victim Location 46825
Type of a scam Government Grant
They called ask for me by name and said they were the US government and I was randomly selected by the government to receive $9000 in grants.
Victim Location 29650
Type of a scam Government Grant
They call and say you relieved a grant $15,496 from us government and then ask a bunch of yes or no questions. I think it’s another version of the don’t say yes scam.
Victim Location 84526
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received multiple phone calls on my cell phone within a 2 day period from different phone numbers, all saying they were with US Government and my phone number was chosen to receive a grant. I refused to offer any bank information, but when asked if I was the owner of the phone and if I was responsible for paying the bill, I said yes. Once I said yes, they no longer continued the calls.
Victim Location 20720
Type of a scam Government Grant
At 11:59am eastern time today, 2-23-17, I received a call from a California phone number 408-600-1337,(ext 144) telling me that I had been selected to be given a grant from the USA government, $9,000(exact number not recorded). Reason being, I have not filed for bankruptcy or had any government action taken against me within the last 6 months. They knew my info; address, email and phone… and kept trying to get me to say "yes" or "OK. To the best of my knowledge I did not say either. The caller’s name given was Anthony Foster. The caller had a very thick accent so I doubt that was his given name, and he really sounded like a she. I asked them to email me information ([email protected] the email they had for me) . After I said thank you and hung up on them, I called the number back,, what a surprise it was busy,, you know that rapid busy sound,, I called several times, same.
I received a similar call earlier in the week. It was not from the same number. They hung up when I asked who they were.
Victim Location 34758
Type of a scam Government Grant
He called with an eastern accent, telling me I was approved for a grant, I told him I didn’t apply for any grant at all, and I asked him where he was calling again…he said from US GOVERNMENT and gave me his address, I said I was not interested and he hang up.
Victim Location 68507
Type of a scam Government Grant
Keep getting phone calls regarding Government Grants. If I try to return call on some of the numbers a message says "line disconnected because of suspected fraudulent or actual fraudulent activity". Always sounds like same person. Today received text that says "Fed EX delivering large checkz.
Victim Location 83860
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called me to tell me they had $9000.for me and to go to Walmart and get a $250.00 cash card. Then call them with the information and they would send me my $9000.00
Victim Location 32571
Type of a scam Government Grant
this number called me 12 times so I finally answered. He told me I could get a pell grant for $7000 that I didn’t have to pay back. He told me to call 206-112-9611 and talk to Steven Jackson and use code LK107.
Victim Location 65255
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call, on my caller ID it came up all zero’s for a phone number. They told me I won a $9000 government grant and I would not have to pay it back. They gave me an ID #AP706 and to call 315-313-5776. When I called that number they asked me for $250 and once I paid I could go to Western Union to pick up my $9000.
Victim Location 37722
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call Saturday (11/26/16) stating I had been selected by the US government for a grant that was completely free. Would not have to pay it back. He said the government had randomly chose my name and number to receive $9000.00 without any obligations. He gave me a number that I had to call back (315) 875-7977. And told me to use the code MK414. I knew this was a scam and wanted to get as much information as possible. I dialed the number and told THAT gentleman that I was somewhat skeptical because if something sounds too good to be true, it normally is. He got very upset and hung up on me. I then called him back and said the language barrier was not my problem and I couldn’t understand why the government would have someone calling that I couldn’t even understand. He gave me the information and of course, at the end stated that I would have to pay $250 that would be fully refunded once that transfer the funds into my account or Western Union. However I prefer. I just don’t want someone to be scammed by this caller that would be trusting and/or naïve. As the same man called me again today. But the phone # came up as a "private number".
Victim Location 38127
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call from a woman informing me I had won a government grant in the sum of over 8k. She said I had been selected randomly along with 1500 other people to receive this money and she gave me a grant ID number. She instructed me to get a couple hundred dollars together and call back. When I was ready, she told me, she would tell me what kind of gift card I needed to purchase in order to release the funds to me.
Victim Location 38111
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call from someone informing me I had won a Government grant in the sum of around $9,000. I never applied for a government grant. They instructed me to buy a $200 i-Tunes gift card in order to claim my money.
Victim Location 38012
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Government Grant
This is the second time I have received a phone call from someone claiming to work for the US government- first claimed to be with the department of Treasury and the second informed me that I had been approved for a grant in the amount of $9200. In order to claim my money, they instructed me to purchase a $200 i-Tunes card and send it back to them. The first time I fell for it. I’m reporting the second call.
Victim Location 83647
Type of a scam Government Grant
They call several times a day very thick accent offering a 1300 government Grant when you tell them know they start cussing at you I am on the do not call list but they keep calling I have several numbers on my phone over 10 there was more .
Victim Location 71203
Type of a scam Government Grant
The person (female w/accent) said I had won a one time Grant from the government in the amount of $7K dollars. Then informed me to receive the money I would have to go to CVS, direct deposit.
Victim Location 95422
Type of a scam Government Grant
Call1: employee didn’t identify himself. Calling for USGovernment grant office. Unsure of actual name he spoke. Foreign accent hard to understand. Informed me I was approved for a demographical study and would receive a government personal grant. This is not a loan, you don’t pay taxes on it.blah blah, call the # immediately after hanging up and give them the confirmation #. To receive $9200. So I called #2.
Call #2: went to voicerecording of a woman. " I am not available please leave message. "
Call# called back man speaking in European accent.
Steven Young station1124
Asked for confirmation #. Then verified my name address,dob,phone. Blah blah . in the end wanted me to go get iTunes card w/$250. To receive $9200. I told him I was homeless, unemployed and could not afford it his pitch went on. I ask him to reach in his pocket, he said why, I said to see if you have any toilet paper to wipe your mouth cause your talking out your *** and he hung up.
Victim Location 43123
Type of a scam Government Grant
They call you, then they want you to give them your bank account information because they say you qualify for an $8,500 government grant. Then they want to charge you $250 to collect the money.
Victim Location 27909
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
7000.00 grant. Grant code AG3002. Have money wired to Walmart, pay 230.00 to get 7000.00. Contact name Louis Brown.
Victim Location 70529
Type of a scam Government Grant
10200.00 in grant money from Washington, D.C. Areacode and numbers including
202-810-2732
202-564-1275
202-477-6710
Victim Location 43215
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted by the AAR of the US government stating there was a Gov’t grant available to me for perosnal uses because I pay my bills on time. I was told I needed to go to Walmart and purchase a Green Dot gift card and put $200 on it to pay the fees. I recognized automatically it was a scam and provided so others will know that this is happening.
Victim Location 57761
Type of a scam Government Grant
Keep calling me to claim my grant. 8-15-16 the grant was $7,000. 8-16-16 now the grant is $9,000. Need to claim by 7pm
Victim Location 57761
Type of a scam Government Grant
They r telling me i have a grant of $7,000 waiting for me. I need to pay $300 to recieve the grant from the us government. I was selected because i "pay my taxes, not a criminal, and in good graces with the government.
Victim Location 02660
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received phone call 7/26/16 of person identifying themselves as US Government Grants division. I informed them I do not receive telephone calls from US Government and they hung up.
Victim Location 98902
Type of a scam Government Grant
The lady said she was from the US government and that because I was a good citizen I was being giving $7.900 that I did not have to pay back. I asked several questions like what information is she going to need, that this doesn’t sound right and why would they do that. She kept pushing for me to just say how I wanted my money in form of money order, bank deposit or credit card, I finally said money order, she then gave me an authorization # to pick up the money, and then gave me a phone # 929-244-4200 to call to verify my authorization # and to let them know where I wanted to pick up my money, either a Walmart or western union. She then asked me how I would spend my free money, and that was it… I called the ScamPulse.com then and she told me which I knew was a scam.. And asked me to fill this out. I hope it helps!
Victim Location 30040
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a phone call stating that I was randomnly chosen by the US government to receive a $7900 federal grant to be wired to me tomorrow. She wanted to verify my information and she had the spelling of my last name wrong which was a red flag. I was supposed to call a number to have the money wired to me tomorrow, but I looked on ScamPulse.com and saw all the people getting scammed, so I will not call the number.
Victim Location 07748
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called to offer grant for 9k, said you can get it by Western union or applied to a debit card. When told it was a scam, they tried to say they could get a warrant for my arrest. We need to stop these people!
Victim Location 70802
Type of a scam Government Grant
Caller claims The Government is issuing a one time grant of $10,200. Says to call 202 738 1176 and give money ID confirmation numbers. His claimed name is Sabestian George. The number they called from is 202 564 9832.
Victim Location 53206
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from Henry Douglas stating I was eligible for a $9000 grant. I was to go to the store and get a green dot card and put $200 on it. My tracking number for the grant was KW018 and the supervisor was Mark Williams. I did not fall for the scam.
Victim Location 86404
Type of a scam Government Grant
ScamPulse.com received a call from a consumer reporting she received a call from the US government. They said since she had a good record with no convictions and paid her bills, the government was offering her $9,200 to use for something like paying bills, going to school or paying off debt. They give her a ticket # and she’s supposed to call and get further instructions. They asked her for her credit card number and checking account number so they could electronically send money to her account. Consumer then suspected a scam and called BBB.
Victim Location 74105
Total money lost $250
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call about 6 weeks ago from a Lady by the name of Maria Wilson from the United States Government Treasury department stating that i was chosen to receive a once in a life time Grant because i paid my taxes on time and didn’t have any felonies. All i had to do was them 250.00 to register my name in the government database. Once they received it and processed it, not only would I get my 7000$ grant but my 250$ fee as well. I then told her k wouldn’t have the money to the first of the month and she said to just call back when i had it. I was instructed to call, Maria Wilson at 315-221-3329 ex 107 and give them my grant approval reference number that was CH4019. I then told her that to please keep in mind, I am going through chemotherapy and don’t even make enough on disability to eat everyday. I told her that if this was a scam, please keep in mind that 250$ is a VERY large amount of money to me. She assured me she would never do something so cruel. Once the first arrived, i called her back, told her i had the money and that i was still so scared. she reassured me she was not that kind of person. She asked how I would like to receive my money; cash, check, or direct deposit. I told her i wanted cash; i was not about to give her my bank account numbers nor wait for a check in the mail. She then instructed me to go to Walgreen’s western union when i started to get more nervous. She said she would remain on the line with me until the money is in my hand. however the further the conversation went she started to pretend to lose service. When i got to the western union kiosk, she had me type in my info for sender and for receiver, Not only was it not the US GOVERNMENT, NOT IN NEW YORK, NOT EVEN MARIA WILSON she said the receiver would be a "Jaime Ruiz" in Miami Florida. I told her this was beginning to sound like a horrible scan and my health couldn’t take such a blow. She became irate and said I WAS WASTING HER TIME AND TO SEND THE MONEY NOW OR THEY WOULD SEND THE US MARSHALLS TO ARREST ME. Being so scared, already weakened from chemo, and desperately needing the 7000 for continued medical bills, I fell for it.
Victim Location 47401
Type of a scam Government Grant
told us that they were calling from the government and that we qualified for $9000 based on tax, and criminal record history.
After trying to get more information, and telling them I wasn’t interested, the representative started swearing at me, telling me I was wasting his time.
Victim Location 24328
Type of a scam Government Grant
Unknown number called my cell phone. Caller, who sounded foreign possibly from India, told me the US government was going to give me $7,000. I told him no thank you. He then asked me why I didn’t want money. I told him it was too good to be true and hung up. No money lost.
Victim Location 27834
Type of a scam Government Grant
person called by the name of Jane Wilson saying I was being awarded a grant for 9000 and I needed to call 888-869-0311 to talk to her supervisor as soon as I hang up. She asked if I wanted the money through Western Union or Walmart. I wasn’t sure about what she was trying to accomplish so I didn’t call the number.
Victim Location 37215
Type of a scam Other
Received a call from a Mr. Jackson. He had a very thick foreign accent. I was told that if I did not call the number I would be guilty of a federal offense and would go to jail .
Victim Location 70043
Type of a scam Government Grant
The people called me and told me that the government had selected me to receive 9,000 dollars for not filing bankruptcy,not going to jail etc and that all I would have to do is send the bank of new York a deposit to receive the money western union
Victim Location 06334
Type of a scam Scholarship
Asked to call 253 237 7674 go to Wal-Mart with code ar881 to get 7000 in us grant for free
Victim Location 63077
Type of a scam Government Grant
they keep calling from different numbers saying ive been selected for a government grant and the number of the grant keeps changing the first time it was 9000 and now they are saying it’s 14500.
Victim Location 43420
Type of a scam Government Grant
my phone was picked by the government and i won 7,000 dollars and they give me a account number and a phone number to call to send the money and i called the number and i have to send them 275 dollars for the paper work to file
Victim Location 67211
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a phone call stating that I was one of 1,400 people who won a government grant for paying my bills on time. The money could not be used to gamble but could be used to anything else. The government would be sending me $9,235 via Western Union. The lady on the phone was Debbie Williams
Victim Location 38104
Type of a scam Government Grant
An Asian female called me and advised that I have been awarded a grant from the government because I have not been in any trouble and have a clean background record. The grant is for $7000. I have to call this phone number 202-754-2819 and speak to Jack. The phone number on the caller ID was 202-595-1426. I told the caller that this was a scam and I will report them. I hung up and called the phone number and asked for Jack, the man answering the phone said he was not Jack. was asked to choose what way I want to receive the money, direct deposit, debit card or western union. She then asked if I could go to the nearest Walmart. I have experienced this message before and was asked to purchase a green dot card so I felt sure that this was the same scam and hung up.
Victim Location 29588
Type of a scam Government Grant
called a oriental speaking man very bad English saying they check my background had no bankruptcy or never been arrested.only 15,000 people eligible for this and i was one of them. it is for 9000.00 non taxable and do not have to pay back. need to register with a bank in new york and then give then account information so they can deposit the money in the account.
Victim Location 84103
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was told that I had be selected to be given government money. Since I have always paid taxes on time. I was told I would have have to call this number which is the treasury the number given was 202 239-1933 then give them this confirmation number of js121 . Then go to Wal-Mart and pick it up by instgram. If the number above was busy just keep calling to I get through.
Victim Location 75778
Type of a scam Government Grant
I had a call from someone saying that I was going to be awarded a government grant for $7000 dollars. He told me that I would be paid by Western Union and asked for my Age, Address and Zip Code. He said to call his supervisor and they would set up the transfer of the money. I was to call 646 863 9198 but I feel this is a scam.
Victim Location 06705
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from Kristy telling me that I had won $9,000 from the Government in the form of a grant. All I had to do was go to Walmart and get a money gram for $250.00. I asked her if I won the grant, why did I have to pay them money. She said well $9,000 is a lot of money and you need to pay the taxes on it. I said I wasn’t sure, that it didn’t sound right and that I was going to call the BBB. She said I needed to "trust" her and send the money, then she’d be able to put the money in my account. I told her I wasn’t sure and needed to call her back. Called the BBB, and the confirmed it was a scam.
Victim Location 77531
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received numerous phone calls especially from a man named Shaun Grant a few days ago who told me that my name was picked out of a database to received a grant of $6,700 and of course I was happy; than he gave me directions of how I am supposed to do to receive the grant which I thought was free since my name was chosen because I had paid my bills on time and I didn’t have any bankrupt. So, he told me after I wired meoney of $250 earlier that day by using a money gram to money gram and than afterwards to send $590 for their bank to transfer my supposedly grant money to my bank in the US from their bank in New York. We’ll, needless to say, I had sent and overall total of my own personal money of $543 money gram to money gram and than he told me that I should receive it within 30 minutes and I didn’t receive it at all after 4 or 5 days later and when I finally got in touch with him he than tells me that I want receive my money at all unless I sent $300 for the final payment for their bank to send the money to my bank. I am a very upset single mother of three and it hurts me because I am not working right now and I am unemployed and that was all I had; in order to take care of my three kids; and he and whoever is involved have taken away from my kids and myself as far as food in which I had to go to the pantry. I wanted to receive in which I thought would be a blessing but this was and still is tortured and I have been crying everyday because now my rent is past due and I thought Shaun would keep his word. And I am praying that justice will prevail and deliverance of anyone who can do a horrible heartless thing like this. Oh by the way his number is 1-631-319-0343 and that is if he answers. This has caused a hardship for me and my kids because we need our money to buy things and to live. My prayers is that Shaun and his buddies pay me the money which is mine and to anybody else who has been scammed by a phony government.
Katrina Morton
979-665-6254
Victim Location 62374
Type of a scam Government Grant
Person called saying they are from the government and that I can receive a 9,000 grant.
I told them I didn’t need a grant and they hung up.
Victim Location 32423
Type of a scam Government Grant
Man called offering up to 15 thousand in gov. Grant money he wanted me to purchase a money card so he could transfer the grant money.
Victim Location 32401
Type of a scam Government Grant
i received a call from *** *** who was foreign from ph# 1202-621-0719 and told me that the IRS was doing an investigation on me and that i qualified for $9.000 from them and had all this information on me and wanted me to send them 250 dollars money graham. and then they would send it western union or checking account. Which i did not give out any of the info. I am sending you this info for i feel that this is a scam and if they are calling me they are calling others. If you have any more questions for me feel free to call me.
Victim Location 15301
Type of a scam Government Grant
Claim government grant for $9,000 if $230 is sent in.
Victim Location 96762
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a call from Robert Jones of US government in Washington DC. He said I was awarded a $10,000 grant that I did not have to repay. Needed to call 206-445-0910 to get a code and then needed to send a $300 security deposit in order to get the grant. Wanted to report this.
Victim Location 15944
Type of a scam Government Grant
US Government called and said she was pre-approved for $9,000 grant, but she would need send them a couple of hundred dollars to access funds.
Victim Location 76389
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said I won a grant but I had to wire them money.
Victim Location 35299
Type of a scam Government Grant
Government Grant cause she pays her bills on time. Heavy accent.
Victim Location 47375
Type of a scam Government Grant
Caller has received 10-15 calls from various phone no’s in different states. Callers are foreign and say they’re from US Govt and consumer has qualified for a grant of $9K. They give a phone no. to call to find out about it and want Paypal payment of $400+ and consumer will receive all the money within 15 minutes. She was told she could use it for anything she wants.