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Description
I received a call on my cell phone today from Department of Human and Health Services. The phone number on my caller ID showed 202-888-4016 X 1010. The caller did not give their name. They said I received a $9800 Federal Grant for whatever I wanted to use it for. Caller said it was from the Federal Government. I would need to go to Walmart and pay a $250 registration. Pay by Gift Card. I was to call them once I arrived and they would give me a registration number. I did not go to Walmart Mart or pay any money. I was not certain it was a scam. I wanted to call the Better Business Bureau first.
Targeted Person's Location
OH, USA - 44123
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
202-888-4016
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Debt Collections
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Business name
Department of Human & Health Services
Date Reported
March 16, 2017
Scam ID
127062
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