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First call was at about 8:20 pm from my area code.  A woman with a thick accent called to infirm me that I was selected to receive a government grant of $7,000.00 because I pay my bills on time and I am not in bankruptcy.  I immediately know it is a scam because I actually am in bankruptcy, but that is another story.  I tell her to send me the information in the mail and **** up.Two days later, a***n after 8pm, I get a call from the same number. First I hear a phone ring, then a different woman with a thick accent gives me the same story so I play along.  They will be happy to mail me a check, but I am encouraged to have it deposited in my bank account so I can have it in an hour!  No, thanks, a check will be fine.  So Ellen Smith tells me my verification code is NK124 and I have to call 202-624-6892 to claim my grant.I Google the number and find this website where I learn the rest of the story - which is that when you call the second number another person with a thick accent and an ordinary American name asks more questions then informs you that you must make a donation to a charitable organization in order for the funds to be released.I notified the Sarasota Police Department right away.  There are so many seniors around here who won't know any better it really scares me to think of what havoc these people can wreak!If they call you please notify the local police immediately!

called no one answered tried calling back it states to leave your exact pin number

did not answer the call but *69 said it was from this number. there was no message left on my voice-mail either.