Victim Location 44004
Type of a scam Government Grant
A friend on Messenger (Facebook) supposedly asked me if I had heard about the U.S. poverty eradication program. I told her no. She claimed that she received $115,000 from it, and recommended that I contact the agent before the program closes. I asked her for the contact number and she sent it to me: (678) 786-7734. I texted them and supposedly a Lois Roberts replied and asked me for my marital status, occupation, age, how many credit cards I have, whether I own or rent, and my monthly income. I gave all this info, but no account numbers. I was congratulated and was told that I qualified for $115,000, and was asked if I wanted cash or check. I was asked for my address which I gave them, and told them that I wanted a check; I also gave them my address. I was then told that I would receive my check via UPS within 48 hours (that was at 6:06 PM Wednesday 7 August). I texted back and asked if they needed any money up front. I was told that I would have to pay a "Tax Clearance Fee" so I won’t have to pay any big taxes again when I start using my check. I asked how much that is and I was told $2000. I told them that I wouldn’t do anything until I check this out. Of course they said "That’s OK"…