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Description
I received a FaceBook Friend Request from an old friend. She then asked me if I knew about a Government program that gives away $250,000 to elderly people who need help. She gave me the name Julia Pierson as the person to contact. It sounded to good to be true, so I asked her for the last name of someone we knew at church, figuring a scammer would not know. To my surprise, she came up with the last name. I still wasn't convinced, so I searched for Julia Pierson on-line and found the name associated with similar scams. I didn't pursue it any further.
Targeted Person's Location
OH, USA - 44067
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
Unknown Phone Number
http://m.facebook.com/p/julia-pierson-100094448738502
Scam Type
Family/Friend Emergency
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Business name
APPLYING FOR A GRANT
Date Reported
October 5, 2023
Scam ID
759321
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