A man with a VERY heavy accent called telling me he was from the US Government and I had been selected to receive a $7000.00 grant. Said it's not a loan, I can do with it as I want - but can't buy drugs, alcohol or firearms with it... I get this money because I'm a good US citizen and I pay my taxes, vote, and haven't been arrested... It was almost funny.
He gave me another number to claim my winnings - 206 453 0018 (a number in Washington state). I called that number (not expecting to really GET the money - just wanted to play along and find out what the scam was) - and another person (female) with a heavy accent told me the same thing. They offered me ways to get my money are: by check - direct deposit - or cash. For giggles, I said cash.
She directed me to go to the store and purchase some green in color (emphasized this MANY times) - money card - and deposit $300.00 in that account. She claims that this is a 'good faith' transaction to prove I'm who I say I am...
After I hung up, I just shook my head wondering how many foolish people really fall for this...
A man with a VERY heavy accent called telling me he was from the US Government and I had been selected to receive a $7000.00 grant. Said it's not a loan, I can do with it as I want - but can't buy drugs, alcohol or firearms with it... I get this money because I'm a good US citizen and I pay my taxes, vote, and haven't been arrested... It was almost funny.
He gave me another number to claim my winnings - 206 453 0018 (a number in Washington state). I called that number (not expecting to really GET the money - just wanted to play along and find out what the scam was) - and another person (female) with a heavy accent told me the same thing. They offered me ways to get my money are: by check - direct deposit - or cash. For giggles, I said cash.
She directed me to go to the store and purchase some green in color (emphasized this MANY times) - money card - and deposit $300.00 in that account. She claims that this is a 'good faith' transaction to prove I'm who I say I am...
After I hung up, I just shook my head wondering how many foolish people really fall for this...
Caller type: Scammer
Caller: UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND
Company: Claimed to be US Government
Number: 206-453-0018