202-407-7235

A call from "Robert Mason" today following the same format.  This weasel kept my mom on the phone at least
15 minutes.  She wasn't really taking the bait,  just listening.  She showed him plenty of skepticism, but this
guy was impressively persistent.  I'm not quite sure who was giving who the bigger headache.

  Anyway, all the same basic stuff;  $450000 in winnings,  but first send  $4500  (mmmmDuh......okay lemme get my  checkbook),  saying to call "National Gaming Commision" at 866-978- 7912...also gave an address at
700 Franklin St. /  S.E. Washington D.C.  and mentioned someone else called David Miller,  and something about their "claims division" at extension # 105.   She said he didn't mention insurance or Lloyd's of London,
but its obviously the same ridiculous scam. Oh well.....

In an age where "alternative asset management" firms can buy up viable and healthy American businesses,
piece them out for a quick profit at the expense of honest hard-working folks, weakening the U.S. in the process, and strengthening China with those formerly American jobs;  and where the man who oversaw said
activities can run for president, not standing for anything in particular other than fiscal policies that invoke Robin Hood in reverse,  and whatever social policies seem to sound best for the crowd he's speaking to on any given day;  and where said candidate can refuse to show any but his 2 most recent tax returns, while keeping most of his wealth in overseas tax-haven accounts, and then running on the premise that since he was able to scam his own way into riches,  surely he could bring prosperity to the nation as its president........He manages to  take down a full 47% of the popular vote  (sweet irony),  we democratic Americans  (Democrats and all other sensible fair-minded folks) need to stay strong and organized.  

But by all means,  if you believe the "free market" is god; if you can look at the obscenely concentrated pockets of wealth that are frighteningly adept at gaming the system, influencing the market in their own favor, and *buying* political influence -- and on the other hand at the nearly extinct middle class and a working class on life support ;  if you wholeheartedly believe in the kind of wild west social Darwinism of which Mr. Romney and these telephone scammers are merely 2 extremes of a whole spectrum of offenses
perpetrated on us as a result of this ethically bankrupt caricature of a once vibrant American economy,  
then by all means ...... keep on voting republican.

This person called saying that I got a "grant" from the government and I was selected one of the few. He wanted a checking or credit card # to apply the money that I "won"

I got a same call also about a government grant, then he had you call another number, but you could tell it was the same guy.

This is a scam, a guy called me about a government grant, then he had me call another number, which I believe was the same guy, he said he need a card info and such.

This is a scam, guys trying to get peoples card info, it connected to 2024077235

I got a call last night from some guy named Brown he said I got a grant from the government because I have no bank penalties or any credit card debt (which is true) but then he asked for my bank acct # then have me a confirmation number to call back the next day so I did n now all of a sudden they needed $210 from me to put in $8400 what type of sense does that make?

Smh. I feel so damn stupid. He calls me saying the exact thing he is saying to you guys. I fell for it. Is there a way that this person can be charged?!?

I send them the 210 dollars already so the best thing is not to do it I'm only 21 and really struggling paying my student loans and they scaming people like this really I'm sorry what happen to you but I really appreciate your post

Same story. Got same line about a grant for 8400. Call jason somebody to confirm. Needed $215 through western union...not! You would think law enforcement would bust this up. But... I guess not. Hope this helps!

Talked to a guy named jason hayes, then another or same guy at a new york bank number 6462485083 they want $499 to put the grant money in your account which they didnt get, but then he goes to say that with that you get and extra $400 making it $8,800 into your account. I asked for a super and he was it. Funny thing I called them first thing 8am and it went to an answering machine of a home.

This is a scam - more info here:

As per the Federal Grants website at http://www.grants.gov

YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO OFFER YOU A GRANT.
The government does not contact people to offer them money. If you do qualify for a government grant, the government does not request payment for it.

THERE ARE NO FEES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLYING FOR A GOVERNMENT GRANT.
Providing financial information to prove that you qualify for a government grant is typical, but you should never pay money to apply for a grant. People who run scams often claim to provide help and sometimes claim to be "federal government" officials, don't be fooled by these scams that request money from you.

ALL GOVERNMENT GRANTS INVOLVE AN APPLICATION PROCESS
If you have not submitted an application for a government grant and someone claims you have been awarded one, it's a scam. Grant money is not given over the phone for a fee. In order to qualify for a grant you must apply for the specific opportunity that you are qualified to apply for.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR EXPLICIT OPPORTUNITIES
Government Grants are typically awarded to states, cities, educational institutions, nonprofits and other organizations to fund research and other projects.

GOVERNMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION IS FREE
Be cautious of offers that ask for your personal information (especially financial) when requesting a fee to access grant information. You can always access free information about government grants and other benefits at Grants.gov and Govbenefits.gov

If you get this call, please report it to:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support/general-support/grant-fraud.html

Got a call from 202 407 7235, saying it was the consumer protection agency.  Guy had an indian accent which doesn't help me believe its legit.  I got mad and the guy got rid of me.  He wanted to send me to the guy who called me and check their file...........

got the same call - they even leave messages on voicemail...but anyone giving their credit card or bank information is just asking for trouble.   Don't do it.  the more people to say no the sooner this scam dies.