202-456-7890
DC, US
Alex
Alex
2014-06-13 17:02:44
Unknown
Got a call from someone with an Indian accept claiming to be from Washington DC, saying I had won a $9000 grant for paying my taxes on time. I told him I was busy and for him to call me back at 5:30, which is usually after office hours, and said that was fine. He wanted to know my account or credit card information to deposit the money, claiming it was ready at the federal reserve bank ready to be sent to me. I then called my father, and he told me he got the same call, both to the house and cell, so they might have recently hacked a phone list.
Bekah
Bekah
2014-06-12 16:40:58
Unknown
Just got the call 5 minutes ago.
Mike
Mike
2014-06-11 20:39:50
Unknown
Just got a call from this number.

Person sounded drunk but it was apparently someone with a VERY VERY strong middle eastern accent. I could not even understand what the person was asking for. I told the female that this was a BUSINESS line she started to repeat he rambling (again not being able to understand literally a word she was saying). I again stated "whom are you trying to get ahold of because this is a business phone?" She again started to mumble then hung up.

I beleive this is a scam as stated above in other complaints... best thing to do is just hang up.
Dianne Liles
Dianne Liles
2014-06-11 14:46:17
Unknown
scam call to my cell number from 202-456-7890.  
none
none
2014-06-11 02:39:21
Unknown
I got the same thing today let nail this m-f****r
S Miller
S Miller
2014-06-10 17:52:11
Unknown
I just received a call from this number. The man had a strong Indian accent and said he was from the Government of the United States, Department of the White House (or something similar to that). I said that didn't make sense to me and he repeated what I said in a mocking tone then said "F___ you!" and hung up the phone on me.
Cathy
Cathy
2014-06-10 17:09:12
Unknown
I just hung up with them.  Some women on a cell phone driving down the road offering me $9000.  I told her that I did not know who she was or why she was calling me and then she hung up on me.
PhD From South Florida
PhD From South Florida
2014-06-09 18:06:01
Prank Call
I received a call from this number today (09 Jun 14): a man speaking very broken English was reading from a script told me that the government selects 1,500 people randomly every year to receive a $9,000 grant. (I tried hard to contain my laughter).  He said the grant could not be issued via check but could be wired to any bank account, visa card, even a Walmart gift card (Here's you sign!!!).  So I asked him what the grant was for; he replied by reading the script again. So I looked up the phone number online and read some of the remarks including a comment that mentioned that every Federal Grant comes with a Funding Opportunity number and is listed on www.grants.gov.  So while I had this person on the phone I looked up the site and requested the Funding Opportunity number from him.  To my surprise he began to read the script again, so I repeated my request.  He then said I could look at 'their' website (mygovernment.com) so I typed that in the search bar and nothing came up (except a frowny face).  He asked me if I was OK and I said, "give me a minute I am pulling up your website".  He said, "Can I call you back".  My guess is that I won't be hearing from them ever again. This is a SCAM .... do not give them any information!!!
ha ha ha
ha ha ha
2014-06-06 11:50:32
Unknown
My husband answered my phone, he listened to the guys broken english script.  You have been chosen to receive a $9,000 grant!  When DH asked who had been choosen, all they could say was the owner of this phone.  DH asked again who he was calling and again the owner of phone, asked who he was and where he was calling from, caller replied the US Government.  That's when DH told him he was Law Enforcement and asked again who he was only to have the caller hang up lol.
L in Tennessee
L in Tennessee
2014-06-05 23:26:40
Unknown
Got a call from this woman, could not understand her. All I heard was you wondering how you are receiving this money. I said I could not understand her as the connection was in and out. She hung up.  It is 6-5-14. Have AT&T service on cell.
TATA
TATA
2014-06-05 20:42:33
Unknown
GOT A CALL FROM THIS NUMBER ORIENTAL ACCENT GIRL TELLING ME SOMETHING ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT GIVING ME $9000, i ASKED WHERE THEY GOT MY NUMBER FROM AND THEY HANG UP!  ----   SCAM
V Mc
V Mc
2014-06-03 18:20:01
Unknown
Got a call from this number. I do not answer calls I do not recognize! They did not leave a message!
CWG40
CWG40
2014-06-03 03:43:53
Unknown
Ongoing scam originating in India.  Never give anyone any financial information over the phone.   Another thing to be wary of are offers of loans made by Indians that request an untraceable deposit.  Usually by green card.   If you get one scam call you are sure to get another.

For the classic counterscam see:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHGcnG4Z-eU
Hshipley80
Hshipley80
2014-06-03 03:35:44
Prank Call
I, along with a few other victims of this scam, are students and receive govt grant money.... Have our records been compromised ? I'm thinking these morons have gotten the numbers that way. Anyone else get this call that receives federal money?
CWG40
CWG40
2014-06-03 03:35:10
Unknown
Not much the government can do about it.  The scammers are located in India.   Call blocker might be your best bet.

Report them:  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/fake-government-grants-real-refunds
Hshipley80
Hshipley80
2014-06-03 03:31:19
Unknown
I got this call today as well. I too am a student and receive financial aid grants. Maybe that is where they are getting phone numbers! I bet you are correct!
Uncle Danger Smith
Uncle Danger Smith
2014-06-02 22:28:41
Unknown
Yes it's a scam. Don't fall for it.
Michelle Bishop
Michelle Bishop
2014-06-02 19:29:11
Unknown
i just got the same message for $9000.00 the government is going to give me.
Steve
Steve
2014-06-02 16:46:19
Unknown
This man called me as well saying he had a $9,000 grant for me. Before I could say anything the call dropped, He called back I answered he sounded like he was from India the background noise was awful. I hung up on him. This is a scam the Gvernment is not going to give away anything for free.
Angel
Angel
2014-05-31 23:27:12
Unknown
Call came on a Saturday afternoon - which was strange so I didn't answer and they didn't leave a message. The caller ID said (202) 456-7890 is from Washington DC.
According to the web, the number is associated with a government scam - but since I did not pick up the phone, I cannot say for sure.
Greg W.
Greg W.
2014-05-30 20:30:07
Unknown
Just got a call from this same # (probably spoofed considering the last 7 digits). Same lines from someone who spoke English as a 3rd language. My guess is middle eastern.
SL
SL
2014-05-30 19:39:08
Prank Call
He called me when I told him I had no idea what he had just said, he hung up on me. Really the gov't giving away money... I'd believe it more if they told me the gov't says I owe them money.
Kara
Kara
2014-05-30 17:22:35
Unknown
Indian guy from the government offering $9000. Keep getting scam phone calls from Seattle and Idaho also.  Whoever has my number is having a big time with it.  My suggestion: Answer the phone call and just curse him out.
kc
kc
2014-05-30 14:45:04
Unknown
just received the call and it was an indian man speaking and I could not understand what he said, and I kept asking him to repeat it, what company are you calling from, he say dis is not a company so I said where are you calling from, still could not understand, I said do you speak english, that irritated him, I said speak slowly, and he tried and he said do you understand where I am calling you from? and I said no, where are you calling me from... and he was so exasperated, he hung up! lol
Tracy
Tracy
2014-05-30 01:14:50
Unknown
I got a missed call from this number. The caller ID name says GOVT GRANT SCAM. Self explanatory.
Wava
Wava
2014-05-29 23:26:17
Unknown
Woman called my mobile number and said she had a $9000. grant for me from the government...I told her to mail it...Said she could not do that and I hung up........Do they not realize people are fed up with these scam artists.?

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annoyed
annoyed
2014-05-28 01:12:16
Unknown
Same here 9000 scam the guy sounded indian but he wasn't rude like others have mentioned. . Going to report them its sad too many people fall victim to these types of scams
Chris
Chris
2014-05-26 15:53:22
Unknown
Yup, me too.
Mark
Mark
2014-05-23 22:44:04
Unknown
Just got call from this number saying he was calling from Washington DC and then said something that I didn't understand. I said excuse me and he said nothing. I hung up and blocked the number on my cell. Middle Eastern accent most definitely.
Maurice S
Maurice S
2014-05-23 20:34:49
Unknown
I got a called from this number saying that I was selected from the Federal Govt. to receive a $9,000 grant.  I had to provide a bank account or a visa credit card number.  People are crazy these days...  You guys be careful...
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