The same happened to me so i had my fiance call and say he was a police officer to see what they would say she got scared and became speechless and hung up. I then called back and told her if she used my information she would get caught because my nearest social security office and bank were notified that someone had my identity. it worked for me so i guess if no body else helps us people that are getting scammed then we have to clever and find away to help ourselves.

I also just got a call from this guy named Brian Williams and he was rude and had an Asian accent. He told me to go deposit 250.00 dollars and then he quickly changed it to 260.00 dollars and as we talked be kept going back and forth from 250 to 260. He told me to call back when I had deposited the money. He also said that they had seen that I never have missed paying my taxes and I'm just 17 and I have never even done taxes because I'm still under age.

I just recieved a call as well. How are they getting my information? This "011-385-80057312" called my cell phone and they already knew my name said this is the United States Federal Grant Department, and I have been selected they are allowed a $7,000 grant that they don't have to pay back. she also said that i was selected because don't have a criminal record and do well with my taxes, She had a really thick accent and I could barely understand her.Then she told me to call 202-657-6082 and give a "confirmation number" to her manager and to keep calling because there were also a lot of other people calling to get their grant money.

These people are so pathetic, and lazy. Who gave them the right to call and interrupt my day? Also, they had the nerve to talk about criminal background, when they are the ones who are doing criminal activities, what thieves they are. Do not let these people fool you, and do not give them any information when it comes to your financial history, because they only want it to steal your money. I do not think the government would hire anyone with such a thick accent that is hard for anyone to understand. When I ask this pathetic loser to send me information to my e-mail, he refused and said he told me everything I needed to know. He said this is the United States Federal Grant Department, and I have been selected for $7,000. To continue, he gave me this money confirmation pin:UA321, and a code:202-657-6082, and he said first to ask for Jennifer when I call, or Christina Scott (Oh please, as if the government would allow some unprofessional punk to call people and give them grant as if they are calling one of their friends)! These frauds are so retarded in their minds, I ask him to give me the money in check, and he refused, he said cash and I agree (the government would not give anyone 7,000 USA in cash, and would not call you, but rather send it in a letter notifying you). However, why would I be selected, and I did not even compete to win money (as if people are that generous to just give some random person money). The number that he called me on was: 666-008-6253. Make sure that you do not give them your social security number! These people are nothing but the devil, they are serpent in the grass ready to scam, and trick your mind, and wallet. The next time some weird, psycho, trickster, thief, sicko, and sick in the head try to play any of their little dirty game they had plan to use on people, I will give them a piece of my outspoken mind; and they are not going to like it, and I could care less (that is way I need God to help me detect crazy unintelligent people, who only come to deceive the minds of the youngster, and older people. Now that I have given you this helpful information, use them to detect people like these, and defend yourself from the evildoers. By: I do not tolerate filth!

they had my bank info to and where i work ss# and birth date so now i need to watch everything think god 4 id thefe

THIS IS A SCAM. This is a version of the advance-fee-for-something scam where something is a grant, loan, scammed-money refund, lottery winnings, interest rate reduction, tax reduction, gift card, refund, doggie, cruise, vacation, free gas, etc., and the advance-fee is for tax, shipping, registration, insurance, secure handling, processing, etc. They may send you a fake check, may want your credit/debit card or bank account number, or tell you to wire cash via Western Union, Moneygram, etc. They can put recurrent difficult-to-cancel monthly charges or a 1-time charge on your card or bank account, and sell account info to other criminals and you'll have to replace accounts altogether. Wired-cash is irretrievable - once it's picked up at the other end, it's untraceable and gone. If they want you to call them up for instructions, they may tell you not to discuss the wire with Western Union desk clerks but the real reason is WU clerks are familiar with these scams and will warn you not to wire the money. If you give them the WU Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) for the wire, they can pick up the money from anywhere in the world. Report to US Postal Service Inspectors https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraudComplaint.aspx , the Federal Communications Commission http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm , the Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ and your state AG, as appropriate.

This is a SCAM. . . Do not reply!
My daughter received a call from the same people and stopped her from further contact with these individuals. I work for a Government Agency and we simple don't take this type of approach, especially Grant money. Our policy is precise and extensive when applying or requesting for different types of Grant and Resource.

Damn this a scam!! :( it got my hopes up, I really need the money cuz I need to move out frm my parents house with my one month old bby boy.  Wat a bs!!

Hello I work at Western Union, This is a SCAM!!! :( any money going out of country is 99% a scam!

When ever i call it just ends it. or rings forever.

Same as above as well. Couldn't understand what the hell the f** was saying. I was just like Yeah, yeah, what? yeah, I'm sorry? okay. and was given a 5 digit code to call that number

Does n e body on here have t-mobile as a wireless carrier; I think some phone records was released or something....bur this is a scam....these people must think we r really dumb but everything u all r sayin is the same s*** these idiots called my phone with yesterday as well as 2day....i get unemployment, I have a 3 yr old son and im not finnah freely give my money 2 nobody I dont know...especially thru no damn western union...The guy I talked 2 name was Brian Williams & he was over aggressive on the phone becuz I kept asking questions. I mean if this s*** is legit, y cant I get something in black & white in the mail...NOT EMAIL...BUT U.S. MAIL...HE GOT UPSET & STARTED HOLLARING & S***...WUT U DOIN ALL THAT 4 ESPECIALLY WHEN U SUPPOSE 2 B WITH THE GOVERNMENT.....RITE...SO WHEN HE CALLED A FEW MINS AGO....I TOLD HIM I WAS REPORTING HIS A**....& GUESS WUT...HE HUNG UP...MY POINT EXACTLY.....EFFIN SCAM

Does n e body on gere have t-mobile as a wireless carrier....becuz this is a scam....these people must think we r really dumb but ecery u all r sayin is the same s*** these idiots called my phone with yesterday as well as 2day....i get unemployment, I have a 3 yr old son and im not finnah freely give my money 2 nobody I dont know...especially thru no damn western union...The guy I talked 2 name was Brian Williams & he was over aggressive on the phone becuz I kept asking questions. I mean if this s*** is legit, y cant I get something in black & white in the mail...NOT EMAIL...BUT U.S. MAIL...HE GOT UPSET & STRTED HOLLARING & S***...WUT U DOIN ALL THAT 4 ESPECIALLY WHEN U SUPPOSE 2 B WITH THE GOVERNMENT.....RITE...SO WHEN HE CALLED A FEW MINS AGO....I TOLD HIM I WAS REPORTING HIS A**....& GUESS WUT...HE HUNG UP...MY POINT EXACTLY.....EFFIN SCAM

I got a call From this lady saying that i could recieve a Grant of the amount of 7000 and that I didn't have to pay it back and she kept asking me question. so I called the number that she gave me.  The lady that I talked to said that I just had to go to western union to recieve the money but that i had to pay 299.00 to get the money but when they told me that I knew it was  a scam. I know its rough out there but this is crazy for people to do this. my husband and I  are stuggling and for people to do this is to much.

i got the same call but they had my bank info and cvc number

Happend to me just to let u knw I wasnt dumb enough lol  the government will never tell u to pay them in order to get ur money for them its all fun and free money but justice will happen

A guy name Patrick call me and said I will received money of 7000 for a grant loan that I do not have to pay back. Then he told me to call this number and so I did and a lady name Amber talk to me. She said if I would send 200.00 to Delhi India to a man name Yasvir Singh then I would get my 7000 grant loan. Then a bank in New York would get me the loan. So the bank call me and a man name Michal said if I would seen 700.00 to the same man in India to pay my city and state taxes. Then I would get my money I just then know it was a scam. The number to Michael is 646-257-5891. So do what they say to do.

i just received the same call.  of coarse while on hold i reversed number look up.  its a scam.  i knew it was to good to b true.  i am asingle mom of 2 and could have used the money.  they do have grant prorams out there.  this one is a scam

They just call me and i gave them my inf, but i just call y Bank and cancel my Debit card, wish is wath i gave them to supposely deposit 7.000/ dollars from Gov Grands, wich i had request a couple of days back. so BE CAREFULL IS ALL A MONEY SCAM.

they toke my money

I SENT THE 210.00 DOLLARS AND THEY WANTED 700.00 MORE FOR TAX but i couldn't get my 210.00 back it is a scame and please don't be as gulleble as me just don't do it you will lose 200 hundred dollar or more.

Who is behind this number??

if you get a call from 607-271-9258
it not real because one of my soldier gave him bank information out thank god i got him to the bank and change his saving account so if this person call from this num give 202-657-6082 then you know not real the fbi has been set the num so hope they can get them

I just got the same phone call. Heavy accent, could barely understand what she was saying. When they called me though, my caller id said payphone so i knew something was up.

Got the same call today, heavy accent, lot of noise in the background. Let me ask some questions: Did u recently apply for a grant? The lady said "direct deposit" or "cash". Never give yur bank info out!!! So i said "check" & she kinda giggled and said no, direct deposit or cash. Do u really think the gov. would send $7000 in CASH?? Did a lil research, the number was 585 area code, thats in central NY. Then gave a number to call w/ a 202 area code, which is in DC. So far so good right...BUT that number is listed as a suspicios number. eerrr... My caller had a heavy indian accent, and reading the other posts so did their caller. Does the treasury department have alot of indian grant reps?? Does the US government outsource it's phone service? WTF?? Well i asked the lady if she could tell me what street the white house was on & she couldn't...but then again there are americans that don't know that answer. So i'll keep calling...(just in case..lol) i'll keep getting the busy signal...eventally they'll call back, and when they do, i'll have more questions. I'll keep u posted

This "unknown number" called my cell phone and they already knew my name and address and asked how old I was and said that since certain people don't have a criminal record and do well with their taxes, they are allowed a $7,000 grant that they don't have to pay back. She had a really thick accent and I could barely understand her and there were a lot of voices in the background. She asked me how I would like to recieve my money, cash or through a bank account. Then she told me to call 202-657-6082 and give a "confirmation number" to her manager and to keep calling because there were also a lot of other people calling to get their grant money.

I called just to see if anything happened and all it was was a busy signal.
I'm never answering my phone again >.<

same as above...

Just got a call with a bad connection from a guy with a heavy Indian accent.  He said I was getting a free grant of $7000 that I didn't have to pay back. I could bearly understand what he was saying, but I wasn't giving him my bank info.  I asked where he was calling from and he said, "Washington, DC."  He gave me a Grant ID # and phone # to call 202-657-6082.   I researched the number online while talking with him a saw the posts. Then before I could hang up "call waiting" beeped; I switched over.  Another Indie rep responded with  $7K gov grant spiel.

If this for real or some sort of scam?

they told me to call this number for my free grant $7,500 that they will western union me from the goverment that I never have to pay back I'm a disabled vet and I don't need there BS