Can you say scam? Got a call from +1 (202) 243-0000 stating they are from the government and from a demographic search my name was one of 1,700 who are going to be given a $8,000 grant that I qualified for because I pay my bills, pay my taxes, have no criminal record or have filed for bankruptcy and that is a grant I do not have to pay back and the money us free and clear to me. He was foreign voice and could hear many other voices in background that reminded me of telemarketing with lots of people Iin Cubicles talking on their phones. They then stated there were three different ways to receive my grant funds. They wanted my debit card details to send directly to my bank; which I refused. They were putting me down for getting from Western Union. Then gave my confirmation ID # and was next to call their senior account manager at 315-512-2097.. I called just so I could gather more data to report this. This number also went through same story & said the "banking institute would call me within 3 days to verify payment, etc. AND they also tried to get me to give them my debit card data. I refused again & they didn't push. Were always friendly. I have blocked their numbers, talked to my bank & called my phone company; who suggested to search the numbers online to see if anything showed up. Found all these similar comments, etc. I do not think any "banking institute" will be calling since I won't provide my information to them. They never asked for my address and/or any other information from me. I figure if there is another phone call is when they will try to obtain more personal data from me. I am NOT going to answer any more calls from numbers unknown to me. We barely make it from paycheck to paycheck and sure do not need any more $$ problems. I blocked all numbers and will stay vigilant.
