I recieved a call today from a male (Max Stevens, id #43301) with a foreign accent, posibbly from India, repeatng that i have already been approved to receive $12,500 and all he needed was some information to verify who I was. He made a point to say that he wouldn't be asking for my social sercurity or credit card numbers... But later transfers me to a 'verificatin officer' (Zachary or Jack Robes, id # 499S), who does ask for my bank, checking acct number and routing number.
This verification officer seemed to be sitting next to the original caller and began speaking in the above language. I thought i identified himself as Zachary at first and Jack Robes when asked again. He called another line, three-way, and an automated systemed asked all the same questions including bank information and an approval to withdraw $29.95 in three days to cover the shipping of the 'legal paperwork' to finalize the reciept of the grant. They also offered a phone card, healthcare and long distance services that would later cost $40 or $50.
When I asked why does shipping cost so much, their only reply was that I would also recieve $100 spending money and the $29.95 is a one time fee to cover the shipping of all the "great things' i would be receiving.
Very suspicious. Don't give out your information! I asked the original caller if I could call him back b/c I didn't have my bank information and he gave some b.S. Excuse about being on an automatic dialer and I couldn't but we could call me back.
I feel so duped. Don't fall for it. I plan to call my bank and stop any charges for that amount and/or any unidentified companies.
I hope this helps someone.
Christina
Fort uachuca, Arizona
U.S.A.
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