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I got same call from some idot want my bank account number soon as I told that I work for the FBI, he hang up

Got the same call, didn't give them any info. I used h+r block. Seems this scam has been going on for many years.

I receive a call from U.S.Grants saying I was could get sum of money of 9,000.00 dollars as soon as 24 hrs. i thought that was funny normally if i had apply for a grant at least you receive some documentation for a grant this person name was John West a  Mid.East Indian who's phone number was 201 688-7172  ref # R767 200 Independence SW.Ave Washington D.C.becareful there is alot of fraud going on,

said they was gunna give me 7,500 grant still waiting for them to call back for them yo western union it smhhhh dont do that i was hype was bout to be balling smh #notright #Playtoodamnmuch

Same I got a call today 202-677-8479. They had all my information and said I had been selected to receive $7,000 in free gant money they asked how I wanted it, told them cash, They gave me a number to call with a verification number. The lady sounded indina and told me to deposit $330 to western union and that I would get it refunded plus my supposed $7,000. I told her this seemed like a scam and said the same not everything is a scam. I didn't put no money in but this seem fishy. But I wonder if it was real?

This evening I received a call from a 000-000-0000 said they were calling due to the fact I was one of 1500 us citizens that was granted a 7k dollar grant. I fell under some static's that included my lack of criminal background, employment history and etc. She actually told me she was calling for the US TREASURY told me that I could receive the money 1 of 3 ways. Directly into our savings, prepaid card or cash wire to my nearest bank. For fun I gave her my prepaid green dot card with -$11 on it!!! She gave me a number and pin #...if I call and it is busy please continue to call to claim for the wire confirmation lol

the number to call is
1-206-201-2598

I had receive a call on 4/13/13 by a woman with a blocked number and she told me she works for the U.S. federal Grants dept. Then she gave me a number to call in order to receive the money along with a pin or a code number. Called the number and a guy by the name of Henry scott picked up with an indian accent. Called again later and he told his name was Henry smith this time which I knew it was the same person. Anyways he had ask me to go to a nearest western union and said to call him back before I go in. So I would just play along with it and called him back(still at home). He picked up and said to give the phone to the person that is working or the clerk that works for western union. I can hear that this henry scott guy was getting frustrated and called me stupid when I kept asking for his name and information due to his indian accent. Be aware people these people are scam artist and I hope they pay for their crimes.

What part of "Western Union" does everyone not understand? CASH - CASH - CASH that cannot be traced. It can be picked up anywhere in the world. THAT'S why scammer use it. NO real business uses Western Union, or ANY wire transfer service. If you are asked to use it, it is 100% SCAM.

Same here but my number was 000-000-0000 being called electronically now no trace back
Exact same thing I asked for the number to call bavk acting busy at the time she yelled  "you know What fon't waste my time F@$# YOU" last time I checked gov workers are polite and courtious and if ever heard saying that would be fired.

Happened to me twice In the past 2 days, first an Indian guy from a blocked number told me to call
202-697-9745. Approval code- BC071
A woman who went by Charlene brown or something with an Indian accent told me the same thing, $7500 grant, western federal $289 deposit would be refunded minus 10 dollars, which makes no sense at all if there just tryin to give me $7500,,, damn scams tryin to tempt me with things I need!

I recieved a call telling me that I had recieved a $8,400.00 government grant for free.  All they wanted was my checking or savings number or even a credit card number.  I had recently applied for a credit card that you put the money on.  I didn't activate it yet but I gave them that number.  They then told me that I had to call the person in charge of the accounts department and give them the Federal Id number that they gave me. First person whom called had a heavy accent.  His name he told me was Joshua Roberts.  His phone number was 202-666-3552.  The second person whom I called first left the information and he then called me back and if I herd him right he said that I had to pay a one time fee of $240.00 and then the money would be released into my account in 45 minutes.  His name was Alex Cooper.  His phone number was  202-470-1411.  This man also had a very heavy accent so bad I had a hard time understanding him.  This is the second such call i have gotten in the past three weeks.  Always asking for money.  This time I had Joshua roberts explaing what he told me to my husband while I looked for me card.  Please don't let people like this real you in.  They need to be stopped as they are also doing this on line.

I had receive a call on 5/12/13 by a woman with a blocked number and she told me she works for the U.S. federal Grants dept. Then she gave me a number to call which was 202-621-0436 in order to receive the money along with a pin or a code number NA102. When i called a woman with maybe an India accent with the name Mary Johnson. Too funny!,,,Anyway, she told to me the condition of being selected.Which is impossible cause i file in my first married name.  She called me by my new married last name. Whats funny is that i know this came off the internet because i just got married in Feb and i have not even changed my name on my utility bills yet. Still Laughing...I am to return her call tomorrow when the bank open so i can go to the western union and allow her to speak to the representative before i send the money. It is 100% refundable in the amount of 280.00 with my 7000.00 grant. I am not a fool and i am so glad i didn't give them any information on me.  They had the wrong address. What they don't know is my credit is monitor and i must approve any new accounts. I hope someone bust these evil spirit people.

Got the call 10 minutes ago but I never used H&R block or amason. I laughed and hung up

Wow so crazy i just receive a call.from a women she told.me i can get a money pak so i did then said i couldnt use it then stated that i had to call Gary taylor w pd350  @ 2024700336 to confirm and he kept hanging up every time there was a transfer involvedsuch a.scam they also had Indian accent but did sound very sufficient as if they were in a call centersmh

I also got a call from these guys. I almost fell for it because I was really sleepy during the day and the guy named Mark (lol) Indian accent told me that he work for federal grant department, i was one of the 1700 chosens to receive this money. area code was 202 in D.C.  He gave me the code then he told me to western union to some kind of deposit my money for $320 and I would receive $7k because i filed taxes on time, no criminal record, no sign of bankruptcy and its once in life time plus $320 back from my deposit just to verify that I am the right person then call another guy so he could tell me step by step of how to do.  But because when they called me, I was sleepy so I thought it was $20 deposit via western union so I actually drove to western union store and called them back ( now I kinda have my mind back).  So when I got there, I called them and they said I have to deposit $320 cash. I asked them why $320 if they just need to verify then a dollar should be enough but they said its the government policy (my thought was like ok)  then my final question was "since you are callin from D.C. then I'll go see u guys in person because I live really close in D.C. area (they have my address but I don't think they have any idea where it is). They put me on hold for a few mins then came back on again saying I can't come to their office, authorize personnel only (lmao). I said ok whatever.  Then he hung up the phone.  LOL

Dang. I was really excited. Hate scamars. Should of known. Always try to lookup phone numbers before giving info away but was getting hopeful :(. Definitly A scam.
Also a Gary Taylor 2024700336. And 2026661040. ....kept thinking if it's from DC why does everyone have an Indian accent?? Didn't want to believe it but didn't want to not to believe. Well this blows.

I'm an idiot and fell for it all ....... It was one fee after the other and I was constantly reassured ...... Now my rent money is gone and I feel raped both mentally and financially $5,000 and I'm at a loss for what to do I filed a co,mplaint with th e police department and they made me feel more of a fool then I already do ........ So soon to be homeless and all over a grant that never existed ... Tey knew my name address don and what school I attended and I figure this would help pay off some of my student loan I'm such an idiot

First of all, don't beat yourself up. You're not going to be able to get your money back if you used Western Union, but you need to take a few steps to protect yourself .

Please place a flag on your credit report with Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. This will prevent new lines of credit being taken in your name without verifying that you are the one applying for 6 months. This protection is free of charge.

Also, please file a report with the FBI at http://www.fbi.gov 
as well as
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support/general-support/grant-fraud.html

It was money gram and I'm sure I will never see it again I have no idea how I'm going to pay my rent and what's sad is I fell for it

I just got both of their numbers to call and I will be doing it 2moro and thank you for your help I wish I would have been smart enough to find this site earlier today