(202) 900-5555

I fell for the scam I received the call that sens I paid my taxes on time that the Government was rewarding me money with a grant worth $7,000 and all I had to do was donate $129.00. I did what they asked being as though I could use the funds to pay off some bills and catch up on my rent. I wired the money and gave them the tracking # from western union and waited for a phone call from someone in New York Finance Bank and never received the call. And the number is still active and the contact persons name is Michelle Kay. I had to wire the funds to India to a person named Veenia ***ari and what I found out from a co-worker is that back in India the 129.00 I just sent them from america is worth 11,000.00 and the tracking number from the western union I sent is not traceable I tried so I can stop it. So yeah its a scam and I was played like a grand piano.

I was the idiot who gave them my bank info for my "free government grant." The man said he was calling from Washington D.C. and the area code checked out. Just trying to get myself through college and thought it was a blessing from out of the blue. I had another question and decided to call back. The operator told me that my INTERNATIONAL call could not be completed.C****ed all my info.Don't do what I did.

total scam.. i was told it was a 7000 grant just needed my checking account number when the ph disconnected i waited 4 a call back never recieved it and googled the number and found all these comments about this number...thanks guys and gals...wish we could scam them too

It's a scam.  The guy told me that he was from the Department of Grants for the US. I asked him if the grant he wanted to give me was approved by the US Parliament.  I got him to say, "Yes."  Honestly, though, some people might actually fall for this scam, and I know this will sound like profiling, but his accent was a little too off to be from the US, but his dialog was intelligent enough to fool people.  And strangely, the background noise sounds like a call center.Made me think, "Maybe this guy is raising money for the next attack on our soil."I think scam artists, since their motives are dubious at best, should be taken into custody on su****ion of aiding and abetting terrorism.  No more regular jail, no more fines.  You scam us, then you go away to a place where experts will determine your true motives.  Induced trauma be ****ed!  If you don't want to be treated like a *********, then stop funding them.Makes sense, yes?  You think Homeland Security will read this, and take action a***nst these *******s?  I hope so.

Same type of call from "David Smith" at 202 900-5555, offering a $7,000 grant due to having no criminal record, paying bills on time and not filing bankruptcy. Smith was calling to confirm my daughter's information but kept referring to me, her dad, as Ms. Miller.When he said the US Treasury could not send a check, I really s****ed messing with him. We called at 7:30 PDT and could't tell me what time it was in DC. I asked for his year of birth and he could not calculate his age. He called on Memorial Day but did not know the holiday. He was not aware that US Government was closed today. He would not tell me where he was born. He ***g up when I told him it was a scam.

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Looks like everyone is a good citizen!!! I got a call from this number,some indian dude told me im receiving it because i never had a conviction(grand theft)......so total SCAM!!!!

I got a call from them saying that I was selected for 7,000 in grant money. As I have been going through the financial aid process recently (actually managing my stafford online at the time) because I decided to go back to school and pursue my master's in education through USC....anyways I thought it was plausible at first. But there were red flags all over the place so I asked for his department and employee ID number...he said he worked with the department of finances at 200 Independence Ave. West in Washington D.C. his name was Jay Tyler id# 1052642512. In the end...total bu***hit, he said it had to be wire transfer, and that I could apply online for grants but then I'd have to pay those back...the wire transfers were completely tax free and I didn't have to repay. Glad I took a second to ask myself these questions even though I'd been dealing with grants and loans up the yingyang lately.

They called saying i was to get a $10,000 grant just for being a "good citizen" they said it would be a bank wire to wire transfer. All i had to do was confirm from details about my checking account. Before they could question me further i suggested they send me a check. Or better yet, use the federal ID code for my school and send the money directly to them. She ***g up on me after that without any more questions!

They keep calling, often not saying anything, or a poorly spoken english...

got a call from this num, lady was talking about a goverment grant of $7000 that i qualified for and never had to pay back, I laughed at her, cut her off and said what do i have to pay to get this grant, she said it was  a one time fee of... cut her off a***n and laughed, I said since i have to pay a one time fee, take it out of the grant your sending me and mail me the rest, she ***g up!! ha, straight up scam, don't give these guys a dime of your money....dont get mad, just laugh at them, telling these guys to remove your number isnt going to do anything, there scammers!

They called saying that I was to receive an grant from the government.  Asked for bank info.  Its a scam!  Said his name was officer Eric Carter and his secretary Michelle Kay s phone number is 2029050702.  Beware its a scam.

Same thing happened to me.  Its a scam!!  said his name was officer eric carter and his secretary was michelle kay.  her number was 202-905-0702.  I called back and she couldnt tell me what organization under they gov she worked for and ***g up.  Its a scam!

My mom got one of these calls and gave them the card number .  I called 202-90******  and spoke with someone who said he was james  miller / sr officer .   I asked about him telling her that my niece was awarded $7000 in grant money all she had to do was pay $100 to get it.  He told me he could not give me general information about the grant and when i told him i was going to report him as a scam, he told me not to report him then said its not a scam.

Ditto to all the prior comments.  Cr***zzy!

Got one of these calls today.  Said they were District of Columbia Federal Government. Offering 7000 in grant money.  When I asked if it was a scam they ***g up.

got a sacm call from wanting to give me a free grant, right, it was a scam I ***g up asap

No person on the other line. I am on the DNC list!

They told me the same as all the above mentioned...Not too sure about it all yet....-SSG Edward W. WiseUS Army

I have been divorce for 2 years. They called me asking for me by my divorce last name. I disconnected the call and asked them not to contact me a***n.

They don't say anything. The line was open for over a minute. I kept saying, "Hello." Then the call disconnected. I am on the national do not call list, why am I still getting these calls? I have c****ed my number already and added it to the list also. Wow! These crooks are persistent.

Just got called by this number, spam numbers calling me almost everyday. How do you make it stop?

Said they were caal to, give me money 7000 dollars. And asked for my debit card number. I gave them the number to a closed account. Debit card has been inactive for 4 years.

Said they were calling from US Grants offering money. That I had been selected because I have a good credit record. That the only condition was no to spend it on alcohol, gambling or drugs.  And that they just wanted to verify some personal information. At that moment I just **** up.