they said that i was being given a grant of a couple thousand dollars because of always paying my taxes and that there was no catches to it or anything and that i would never have to pay that money again and that only certain amount of people get selected every year. they said the money woul be deposited in to my account, but has anyone ever heard of this or has been called?
2007-12-29 06:14:02 · 9 answers · asked by lady love 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
It's a scam. Do NOT give them any personal information. If you gave them any personal information like your bank account or credit card, contact your bank NOW or you will soon find your account drained. There's no such thing as grants just because you pay your taxes. These are leeches preying on unsuspecting people and they need to be stopped!
2007-12-29 06:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by eclecticwahm 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Scam!
Besides, grant money has to be applied for. No company or government agency is just going to make random calls and offer it to you. And even if you did qualify a grant, they'd mail you a check. Someone who gives out their personal bank account information to a total stranger on the phone is just begging to be ripped off.
2007-12-29 14:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Celeste 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of it and it is probably a fake, like I get these email from phony people saying I have a refund coming and I just always report them as spam, they are putting you on. I know I do not have a refund coming I have been paying them back tax's for the past 17 years and finally got them paid off just last month, I will file on time from now on. It was like paying your mortgage off, almost took as long.
2007-12-29 14:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by yawlcome2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam. If they are a legitamit company, they would be willing to send you a check. Have them send the check to your work address. Do not give them any personal information like your bank account or social security number.
2007-12-29 19:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't want your account number to make a deposit--they want your account number to EMPTY IT.
Are you so blinded by the idea of free money that you would hand your money over so easily???
2007-12-29 14:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get information from them like a phone number, address, or name, but do not give them any of your information. If you can get any information from them, tell the IRS. I'm sure they will be happy to shut down these thieves.
2007-12-29 15:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clearly a scam. The gov't never pays you $$ for paying your taxes on time, it's expected!
Are they asking you to either wire them fees or give them your bank account???
2007-12-29 14:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by Shop-o-holic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've heard of it - what it's called is a SCAM.
2007-12-29 19:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not respond to these scammers. They want to rip you off and you can never retrieve your money.
2007-12-29 15:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by p h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋