State Economics Development Administration – Government Grant

Victim Location 14904

Type of a scam Government Grant

I received a messenger request from a old friend on Facebook. He claims he received free money in amount of $6000. he directed me to call the number provided here to claim money. i gave them my name,cell phone, address, marital status, rent or own,job occupation,email,dob, and cash or check information like they asked. they then informed me i won $8000 and needed to send them $680 in order to have this winning money delivered safely. they provided me info they said i needed when they arrive at my door.lucky #***, serial # ***,re[censored]. when i told them it was a scam and was contacting authorities they showed a picture of a list of names on paper titled Facebook world lottery 2018 winning list.i messaged my friend and asked for his sisters name to verify it was really him and he does not answer. his name is *** ***. I am guessing someone has hacked his profile.