Complaint Review: US Federal Grants

 I received a call on my cell from US Federal Grants Administration, claiming that I was eligible for an $8,000 grant for education which I did not have to pay back.  Too good to be true? Yes it is.  After speaking with a man on the phone I was given an Application number AD100 and a Security No.: 1009 and I was told to call 206-855-3175.  I called them back and asked where they were located, they hung up on me.  I called again and proceeded to play along.  I asked them what they wanted and they hung up on me.  I called again and played along giving them the App number and Security code.  They required a $200 application fee to be sent via western union.  Of course, I never sent them a dime.  Remember, nothing is given away so easily.  You have to work to get a grant not with money, but with time and in writing.  Be careful and never give out your personal information.