I really don't need to file an official complaint, I don't think. But I was contacted on my cellular phone @ 8:38 on 12/12 by a gentleman with a strong middle eastern accent. I initially answered the call because it showed on my phone as a foreign call (001819). The same way it does when I recieve a call from my buddy stationed in Iraq. Anyhow, he says that his name was Syrus Hudson employee number 1952 of The Grant Assosiation company of 4100 E. Bay Drive Clearwater Florida.
He attempted to sell me information that would guarantee me a $5000 dollar grant. The price was $249.99 and he said that it could be paid whenever money is available. So, in discussion I told the Gentleman that I would never give my personally information over the phone without first having information to review.
He then began rambling about how the company is commisioned by the Federal Trade Commission and is subject to being regulated by the BBB for misusing customer information acquired over the telephone. He then asked if I write checks and my answer was yes. And he stated, "don't you think those people that you write checks to could misuse your information you don't know who they are but you trust them". I then told him that I work in law enforcement and I see people get scammed all the time. Simulataneously, I was on google doing a search on his company. I saw that at least a couple of people complained of being scammed by a company of the same name.
So, I verified his company address which had not been previously given to me (he said that after I gave my checking account number he'd set up my life time membership and he'd transfer me to his supervisor who would give me that information). I told him I know all about his company and that they had been scamming people and I hung up. Now my concern is he had alot of my information such as my name, address and bank and routing number. I did not give him any additional information besides the last four digits of my social security number. Am I at risk?
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