CAT: Government Grant · REPORTED September 15, 2026

Dancing with People’s Relief of Elkton scam

A government grant scam report, targeting a consumer in Elkton, MD, USA - 21921.

Narrative evidence

What happened

I have been contacted by these people multiple times who call from one number and leave a message to call back another number they leave. This is exact VM transcript : Good morning, Janelle. This is Angela, Dancing with People's Relief of Elkton. I'm calling you back today, September 15th because your account was recently updated, and now shows eligibility for up to 43,000 in assistance funds that may be available to you. These funds can be used to help eliminate credit card balances, other large expenses or a purchase you've been needing to make. I just need a couple of minutes to go over the updated information with you. Call me back at. 949-848-3379. To finalize this, looking forward to speaking, helping you, again, the number is 949-848-3379. Thanks.

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