They called my wife saying you've been selected out of 1020 people and you will receive a grant from the government,  and you will receive 9000 dollars. They give you a confirmation number and tell you to call this number 202-657-6443. When we called and asked again what this was about they became very rude about it and told me to shut up and give me the confirmation number and I said I want to check it out they hung up. I called back and said I was going to report it and they said we didn't call you,and I said you gave me a confirmation number and proceeded to ask for the number again and I refused they were very rude and hung up again.

This is a scam. They contacted me about receiving a $9000 grant for paying bills on time. They told me to deposit a $290 deposit & a hold will be placed on the card for 24hrs. Well 24 hrs goes by & the money is not returned back on the card. I contacted the card services & they informed that the money had been taken & deposited to another card ending in #5827. When I called the "GRANT" company about why the money was not returned they told me to go deposit more money so that a cancellation can be placed & then the $290 will be returned. Please do not fall for this scam. I usually don't partake in things or people calling my phone about money but this one time i go through & they take my money.

To report the fraud, go here:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support/general-support/grant-fraud.html
Their number is listed , along with an email address, at the top of the page.
Also here:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0113-government-grant-scams

Its ILLEGAL to ask for money to receive it.
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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel17.shtm
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-telemarketing-scams

Someone with foreign accent called saying I have won a US Treasury grant of 9,000$, provided a confirmation number and said to call 202-657-6443. When I called that number, a lady also with foreign accent indicated to bring a cell phone and a driver's license to Walgreens/Walmart/Western Union and buy a prepaid card, where I should deposit 290$. Both phone connections were really bad, maybe internet based

I was contacted by someone saying he was from a government agency.  I paid my taxes and was a good citizen and that I could receive $9,000 at MONEYGRAM store if I called this # 202-657-6443. I called and the woman (foreign accent) was EXTREMELY rude!  I asked to speak to a manager and she said call back.  I called back and a man answered and was even more rude!  DO NOT return or speak to these people and definitely DO NOT call them back! SCAMMERS!!!

They said 9000 for me but I call the FBI to verify the number its a scam beware

I got a call from this unknown caller, the lady said her name Jennifer-she was definitely foreign and very aggressive when I told her it was hard for me to understand what she was trying to say. She  then said I was "selected" for a $9,000 Grant that I had never applied for.She said I was selected because I was never late on any of my bills and had good credit.  She then gave me a confirmation code and told me to call (202)-657-6443, to redeem my money. I called the 202 number and there was no answer.
Good thing, because before I called the 202 number, Jennifer "the unknown caller" said my money would be transferred to my checking account/credit card or money order.
FYI: don't answer their calls.

yes this company did the same thing to me they said they are to us grant company and that if I give them two hundred and ninety dollars that they will deposit me the money through MoneyGram of $9,000 it was a scam then I told them that I'm coming to the building to pick up my check and I will deposit the money there with himhe sent me to a strange building in DC at like I was at the wrong building and gave me the runaround

I Just got the same call they wanted me to deposit 290 to get back 7000 grant money from the government. They told me to go to my nearest Walmart to deposit the money and they will give me a call back when it went through this is such a scam

I got the same call - told them my daughter takes care of all my money to call her but I didn't give them her name or number!!!!!!

I just received a call from this number saying I won $7000 free grant money.  I would not give any information and they told me to call 202.657.6443 back and they would let me know where I can get my money.  I blocked the number.
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How do they take your money

This number called me and said that I won 7,000 dollars and he works for the government or whatever ! Can someone tell me more about this guy ?

Just called this numer beware they will ask you for 209.00 they said they need it for a deposit and you'll get back when you up your money it's a lie they don't give you any money they take your money and keep it

This number called and was talking nasty about how they will make you fill the best sex ever

This place is a scam. Fraud. They take your money then block your number so you can't call again. Do not take call. Fraud fraud fraud