202-621-0716

Got a call from this number, man with heavy Asian accent who called himself Neal Johnson told me that He was from the US government Grants Dept.  He told me that I qualified for a $6000 grant for not having committed a crime and paid my taxes on time.  He gave a phone number (202-621-0716) to call to receive the grant and gave me a grant approval number.  I asked him for his supervisor's name (told me Mr. Andy) and his address was 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20201.  I called the number but there was no answer.  I looked up the address and discovered it is for the US department of Health and Human Affairs.  I don't believe this is legitimate.  Carol Springfield (with an Asian accent), answered "us grants department" I gave her my approval number then she told me to wait while she got a man to talk to me.  He asked me for my first and last name, of which I gave false names to see how quickly they would recognize it and it took him several minutes to tell me that I gave him different names and began to recite my very public name, telephone and address and couldn't even pronounce the street name or the city in which I lived (HOUSTON).  This is totally a scam....  note... If the US Government gives a grant to anyone there is some red tape you have to go through.  Plus the grants would come form various depts none of which are called " US Grants Department".  The address these people give you is for the Dept of Health and Human Resources.  Now if a government agency were to  give grants, they would notify you in writing first and then give you 30 or 45 days to respond not "immediately" and tell you to call another number and they would also give you legit info of themselves that can be verified and not calling themselves Mr. Andy and Carol Springfield and cannot even pronounce Springfield.

Received a call about a $6000 grant from the Government I earned because of a survey of financially responsible citizens. I have to claim the money from Western Union and promise to not spend it on any illegal activity. That struck me as odd right off. Then they want me to wire $200 to them first as deposit so Western Union will not charge me a $1000 transaction fee for the Grant money. Another red flag there. I have a WU account because I do large transfers regularly and never heard anything like that before. They were in a hurry to get me to WU. They seemed to rush me on it. I was very demanding for explanation from them so they passed me around a few times. They all spoke with Indian and Chinese accents. Unusual for a US Gov office. I investigated the caller ID number on which they contacted first and a timeshare sales office answered the call. By this time I knew something was not right. But you call the 202- number and another Indian voice answered as Government Grant & Finance Department staff. She advised me to go to WU and at the WU to call back and ask for Sarah Parker to walk me through the claim process. I know the government does not do business that way and they are too broke now to give $6000 away just like that. The whole thing was too FISHY in the least. It STUNK...... DON'T FALL FOR IT !!!

I received a call from the number 202-621- 0716.  The name given the first time was Kevin, the next time Neal Johnson.  The man had a heavy Asian or Indian accent.  He also told me that I qualified for a US government grant as I paid my taxes on time and never committed a crime.  I was to get $6,000 and never have to pay it back.  He said to call this number within 24 hours.  This is a scam.  He gave me the website www.usgovtgrants.com.  When I called the number the man that I spoke to hung up on me as I was skeptical.  They give you a number to give when calling this number.  They need to be reported.  I am going to see if I can contact someone to look into this.

Just received a call from 926 543 2166 and they claimed to be the US Government GRANT & TREASURY DEPT. I asked whom I was speaking with and they said Victor Will...and I asked their address and he said the triple H building on Independance Ave. Wash. DC then I asked his zip code and he said I already gave you my phone number I said NO YOUR ZIP CODE and then he said 2201. I then said ok this is a scam and I will be reporting all of your information to the actual government of the United States. He was claiming if I called 202 621 0716 I would receive a grant for $6000.00 no questioned asked...lol This is unreal and I am sorry if anyone falls for this scam. The person on the phone was from India, I could tell by the accent.
DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM....I FEEL SO BAD FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS IN THIS COUNTRY THAT MAY FALL FOR THIS...I HOPE THIS MESSAGES REACHES AS MANY PEOPLE AS IT TAKES.

This is a scam do not give them your address or information they are just another group of scammers.

Got a call from the number #202-621-0716 on 08/01/2011 A man who claimed his name was Steven from The U.S Tax Department claimed that I had recieved a total of $7,858 dollars and I had to go to Western Union to recieve it. Surprised as I was I took my grand daughter, my daughter, and my eldest son with me to go and recieve the money. I called back and a woman picked up claiming she was with the same department and "so called" transferred my call back to Steven. He said that when it comes to getting my money I have to send $150.00 to a certain Dhomas Lary in INDIA before I could get it. Somehow he was very persuasive. My daughter shook her head and was somewhat confused saying "If it's for Washington mom, why are we sending it to INDIA? Also, why do we have to pay little to recieve alot?! I don't get it!" The line was long where we were and it was just a rush that I gave the money to my daughter to send. Steven stayed on the line to recieve the confirmation number. The store clerk said that after my daughter they have to close to begin auditing some things for an hour. When we went outside I was still talking to steven, then he said that according to my taxes, I'll have to pay an extra $230.00 in fees before they could release the money. He said that the money was transferred already and that my tax fees were holding it from being released to me. He also stated that he'll help me reduce that fee to $200.00 only. At this point I was anxious and the feeling at the back of my neck told me something was up, so I began asking questions. While I was, my son drove to another store that held a Western Union Service so in the parking lot I told Steven on my cell that I live in a low income Section 8 apartment and I had no more money to send. I said that I had already used what little money I saved for rent and that I couldn't afford to pay the $200.00 extra. I finally gave up and demanded a refund of my money but he went on and said "That, I cannot do because it is already in the tax deposit".  My son was saying that company is bogus and he was pissed off so he wanted to talk to Steven. When my son spoke he said "Ok here's the deal... My mom sent $150.00 dollars to one of your co workers and something doesn't seem right" he putted my son on HOLD and then my son said a guy named Ashton Woods came on. Apparently this Steven guy didn't want to speak anymore. ASHTON [Lying] WOODS said to my son "I assure you this isn't a scam. We are with the WASHINGTON D.C STATE TAX DEPARTMENT and you will get your money sir" the next action we took was well, at the time, thought of as A Leap Of Faith but now having realized as A Move Of Stupidity... My son borrowed $200.00 from his friend and we paid it out to the same person DHOMAS LARY in INDIA. Ashton Woods stayed on the line for the confirmation number then told me to fill in recieval form and that I had to put down {recieving from Dhomas Lary}. After, he gave me a false confirmation number. He then said "Congratulations [Translation: You got screwed] Have a nice day [Translation: I will have a nice day because I ruined someone] Good bye [Translation: Tough luck (No sympathy)]" so that's that people. I tried calling back but the operator says that person can't be reached at this time. I'm sitting here hurt and frustrated writing this so that another person won't be TARGETTED by THESE PEOPLE. Please be aware that I was a victim for a well thought out PLOT and I hope that who ever reads what happened to me and my family will have KNOWLEDGE of THIS #202-621-0716 SCAM. I hope that our Government does something about this too. God bless those vulgar people with short lives and GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I just received the same call. I live in Joplin, Mo. so these guys are really making the rounds. I was going to get $7,000.00. And i was to call the 202 # RIGHT AWAY!
Please beware and don't fall for this scam.
I feel sorry for the lady from Oahu but everyone needs to read and reread her story.

I just did all of this. I got a call from a 202-621-0206 number. I sent the 570 so far... 200 as a security deposit and 370 for the taxes on the grant because i didn't have good credit.... she told me all i had to send was 200 more and they would send me my check...

I really hope this is not a scam... That was my rent money :(

Is there anyway to get your money back?????

SOMEBODYY HELPP MEE!!!!

WHAT A I GONA DO>>>?I keep praying that this is not a scam number 202-621-0206. THey used that same address.... OMGEE... is there anybody we can call to stop this???? I really dnt have 570 dollars to give. with the money im sending tomorrow.. it will be 770 total! OMGEE!!!! wHo caN i Call?

CAN'T SOMETHING BE DONE TO STOP THIS!!
Just received a call from 926-543-2166 telling me the same thing everyone else was told--they told me to call 202-621-0716 and so forth.  I asked them their name and all the information. Really--Really--to think that we allow people to call US Citizens and take advantage of our kind and generous nature.  Let alone the greed. That some of us have.  I thank God every day that I live in this wealthy country even though I am not a wealthy person and never intend to be.  
I KNOW EVERYONE WHO GETS THIS CALL SHOULD CALL THEM BACK AND GIVE THEM THE SAME LINE--SEE HOW FAST THEY HANG-UP.

Abolutely a scam.  I looked up number and notified the California local police.  However without a crime (loss of money, etc) they said not much they could do about.  I spoke with individual who identified themselve as Henry (heavy accent).  Would not answer any questions and refused to give me an address.  After looking up US grants office in Washington DC....phone numbers did not match.

These Scam artists tried to get me today. I gave them no personal information. They tried to get me to call the 202-621-0716 telephone number. I told them that I would call. I just goggled the number. When I goggled the number, I saw all of these testimonies. I am glad I listed to my instincts. This is a scam. Please be careful people.

I have been getting calls all week from this number.   Today I answered just to see who was calling.  When they said I was going to get this money I laughed.  First off if the government was sending you money they would just sent it to you with a letter. Second you would have to pay the taxes at the end of the year when you file your taxes.  When I hung up this person called me back.  When I hung up again I got another call.  This time I put it on speaker and let my whole office hear.  I couldn't understand him.   The more he got into the scam the faster he talked so you couldn't really understand him.  Funny thing he didn't know who he was talking to.  He keep asking my name.  So sad this is how these jerks take our elderly.  I feel sorry for those who fell for this scam.  There are so many scams going on these days. Please be aware and I hope those who have been victims can recover from this.  God bless

I recieved a call today, just as stated above.  All details are the same.  I reported this to the local police department in DC and where I live.  The set up caller that called first to give me another number to call, made a mistake!  He gave me the private number - flustered he said I wrote it down wrong, don't use that number.  Be very careful he says...write this down 202-621-0716.  I HATE SCAMMERS!!! I WORK TOO HARD TO HAVE SOME [***] RUIN MY LIFE!!!  I will not rest until this is stopped.  I have called my local news and they are reporting it and it's going on my FB account!  Don't mess with a red-head my friends!!

Stop sending them money.  This is a scam.!!!!!!

Got the same speal, only I have been awareded $7,000.00.  Told him he was a scammer and few other words I learned at the bar.  He got really made.  Told him I was going to call our local sheriff and report him.  Some people.

Got the same speal, only I have been awareded $7,000.00.  Told him he was a scammer and few other words I learned at the bar.  He got really mad.  Told him I was going to call our local sheriff and report him.  Some people.

Got a call yesterday from 926 543 2166 stating I was approved for a government grant because my good payment history for the last year. He gave me a grant approval# and told me to call 202 621 0716 to claim my $7000 grant. I didn't call. This morning I get a call from a blocked number. SURPRISE!! Victor Wallace (supervisor) from US Government grant dept. stating that I did not claim my grant and I can still do it today. Just go to the nearest Western Union with $150 cash so that they can make sure its really me claiming the money and I will receive $7150 in return. Yeah Right!!! Never send money Western Union/Money Gram unless you KNOW who your sending it to!!!

TOTAL SCAM !!!!!!!!!!!

I played their little game & then said " I have 2 questions for you, since you say you are part of the US Treasury/Govt Grant Dept"  The person I was speaking to claim to be Steven Lee & was from Washington DC.

Question #1   "Who is the current Vice President of The United States of America?"  
This idiot had not response.

Question #2   "Who is the current Secretary of State for the United States Government?"  

This idiot then just hung up.

So, don't be fooled by this SCAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a call yesterday 8/29/11 and today 8/30/11 from an unidentified number claiming that I was selected to recieve a $7,000 grant from the United States Grants and Credit Department. On the first call a very healvily Middle Eastern sounding person asked for the homeowners name, phone number, address, how many children they had, how old they were, and if they had been convicted on any felony. They said the grant was being offered because all of our taxes had been paid and we were not convicted of a felony. The homeowner (my mom) was not home so I took the phone number and code to have her call them back. When she called this number, 202-621-0716, and started asking questions they hung up on her. My mom called the police but decided not to make a report. When they called again today I told them not to call that it was a scam and they continued to try to get information from me. I asked to talk to their supervisor and talked to "Victor Wellce" who said that they would send the money to me in cash if I didn't want to give them my bank information. I told him I was calling the police and he hung up on me. I did make a police report today.