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Xavier Acuna
Country: United States
I got the same call from a man with a very thick Pakistani/Indian accent. They told me I had gotten approved for a grant of $8,500 and the reason for this is that each year the U.S Gov. Grant Dept. supposably selects 15,000 Americans who have not filed for bankruptcy in the last couple months and pay they're bills on time, which raised a red flag because I'm late on some bills. They asked wether I wanted it on a gift card or bank account, they gave me a grant approval # and call back # and told me to ask for Harry Ford, who then told me about a $180 donation through western union, and that he'd walk me through the process. After reading all these complaints it assured me that it was fraud, very similar stories.

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    Jasmine in Maryland
    Same fraud. Spoke to Emily Page from the 111-111-111 number then ask me to call 202-649-0253 to receive moneygram but have to pay $260 for registration on eregistration card at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc and it a rush because the Federal Bank closes at 8:00 so I should hurry! wow! Kizzy Lee says we want you to get your money.
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    someone
    111-111-1111 called had very heavy Indian accent. I was selected for a US government Grant for 8500 dollars because I have no criminal record and paid my taxes on time. I said yea right whats the catch. He said I did not sound Interested and not to waste his time! I said I never said I wasn't interested in 8500 dollars I'm just trying to decide if this is legitimate he then hung up me.
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    Dee
    Just got this call from a guy with a thick accent, wanted me to call 206-629-6025 with my confirmation code, after reading this I'm convinced it's a scam. $8500 free money??? Where do they do that at?? Lol
    I'm glad I found this site... I barely have $85.00.... Lmbo. Please research when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is!! Be careful!!
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    Lori
    I just got the same call but the number was restricted!  The same spill was given to me.  They know my name, cell phone number and address, which was my new last name and new address as I just got married not too long ago.   This was an Asian man by the name of Fred Foster!   I did not fall for the scam.  Although I do have to admit, I was wishing it was true!!!   Darn.
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    SCAM
    Same call from a  lady for me ....
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    Mary
    Got the same call today they wanted a registration fee of $299.99 to receive the grant for 8500.00 I told them that I didn't have it and they hung up I was really hoping that it was true  I could really use the money
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    Jaqueline
    Got a call from the 111-111-1111 number from a women called Myley with a very strong indian accent, she gave me a number to call, obviously I didnt and then she called me again, but from an unknown number, and it was her again asking me if I called the number she gave me, I said that I was not intrested and she hung up.
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    cattails321
    Yep! I got the call from (206) 629-6025 Gracie sez $250 w/e fee to get my $8500 Fed/Gov't  Grant...I'm currently having fun playing them along.   And within 2hours Got another Scam Back Tax call from (202) 769-5271 sez I owe over $5000 in taxes between 2010 and 2016..I worked PT 2010-2014 and didn't even make $10,000 .....50% tax rate...I THINK NOT!!...Very thick Indian accent,told him i realize it was a scam,he called me Mr. [***] .I said ty and  hung up
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    cattails321
    P.S.  Do you think the gov't is run by Indians?? Cowabunga,Dude!!
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    Alex
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    How do i make them stop calling me!
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      Big Rosie replies to Alex
      Just call that ph# they are giving you, and when they ask you for the receiving payment tell them to deduct it from the money you are supposed to receive. They will stop
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    Big Rosie
    I got the same call from a man with a very thick Pakistani/Indian accent. They told me I had gotten approved for a grant of $8,500 and the reason for this is that each year the U.S Gov. Grant Dept. supposedly selects 15,000 Americans who have not filed for bankruptcy in the last couple months and pay they're bills on time, which raised a red flag because I'm late on some bills. They asked whether I wanted it on a gift card ,bank account or by Western Union.  I said I will pick it up at Western Union. They gave me a grant approval # and call back # (202)649-0253, I was told this  Phone # to contact a supervisor because this was a lots of moneys ...jajaja for one I'm not a US citizen and 2. I owe money lots and lots of bills...this d*&^b F(*&^s need to get their sh*& straight.....They did verify my Address.   Hmmmm. Putos.
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    Destiny
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    A 1 206-629-6025 number called me period saying the same exact thing that they are telling everybody else on here and when I started asking questions like what is the name of the company where are you located who is your boss they told me to go F*ck myself.
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      John replies to Destiny
      The phone number I got that called 202-649-0253 but they didn't give me the F off when I was asking all the same questions. I know though that the U.S Government would've just taken the $250 off the top and not ask for a deposit basically.
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    Jana in Texas
    same thing here; lady with a very thick accent stating I was selected for an $8500 grant and told me I would need to go to my nearest Walgreens or Walmart once I called the (202) 649-0253 number and spoke with her manager.
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    John
    I just received the same exact call wanting me to give $250.00 and that I would get it right back with the western union of $8,500.00 but would then be $8,750 because of the $250. I knew right away this was a scam and was like nope I am at work and can't make it to a Walgreens to make the transaction. Thank you come again. My mom has been scammed a few times and hearing something that is too good to be true usually is the same way it sounds. Plus I knew the government would just take the $250 off the top and make it $8,250.
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    Tim in So. California
    I got a blocked number call from Martin Wilson. Government to send me $8500. Gave me a number to call and an ID number to tell them.
    Checked out the number and got this site. Aah! It's a scam. Mean trick to play on a retired person.
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    Jack
    I just received the same $8500 grant. All this afternoon. It came from a 512 area code in Austin, TX, so they are still at it.
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    Sandy
    Yes they are still at it. I received the call today about the $8,500 loyalty grant. As you can tell I am doing my research and confirmed that it is a scam. I hope no one gets taken.
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    Mica
    I just received the  same call with Arabian accent. I asked them I m not US citizen why The government wants to pay me?  Then they transferred  the call to a senior guy and tried to convince me. And he asked me to go to any nearby CVS pharmacy and collect the money. When I said I am busy,can't go to cvs right now, he become very surprised and said " this money can change your life  in 30 min"  lol bloody [***]
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