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"USDPCAD (Department Of People Compensation Appeals Board Program)" Facebook Scam

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Updated: August 14, 2018 2018-08-14T17:17:24
Date: August 14, 2018 2018-08-14T17:10:41

Facebook users who have received "Department Of People Compensation Appeals Board Program (USDPCAD)" messages that claim they are have won thousands or millions of dollars because their names were seen on the winners' list are asked to delete them. The fake messages, being sent by online scammers, claim that the government is giving away grants and the recipients' names are on the list. Therefore, recipients of those messages are asked not to respond to them with their personal information, or follow the instructions in them, even if the messages appear as if they were sent by a friend or family member.

Scammers have cloned or hijacked some Facebook users' accounts, and are sending fake messages to their friends, in an attempt to trick them into sending their personal information and money.

Facebook users, should not send their personal information to anyone on Facebook who claims they are winners of lotteries, online promotions, government program awards, or some other organizational awards. And, they should not send their hard-earned money or financial information either.

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September 21, 2019 at 1:13 PM by an anonymous user from Bedminster, New Jersey, United States
Is the Bill and Melinda Gate Program Fund legitimate?
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- September 21, 2019 at 1:16 PM by info
  There is a legit one, but there are a lot of imposters, like the one above, who are asking potential victims to send them money in the name of the charity.
  But, never send money, personal and financial information to anyone who claims to be a from the Bill and Melinda Gate Program.
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August 26, 2019 at 6:44 PM by an anonymous user from Gambrills, Maryland, United States
A good friend messaged me on facebook, the face was right, someone used his account to scam me for information; they got my mothers name and where I live, but I trusted thinking it was legit, but it is not.
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August 5, 2019 at 6:04 PM by an anonymous user from Sherman, Texas, United States
I received a message from a close friend to apply for this that she had received a $100,000.00, She came me the name Agent Gilermo Hernandez @ 781-613-0176 and the name of the program, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PEOPLE AND WORKERS GRANT COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD.
Sent text I was ready to apply for Grant, He text back that I was eligible for 100,000.00 and I just had to give him 3,000.00. Told him didn't have that kind of money. He then came down to 500.00, then to 300.00, then 200.00.
Then finally said the board was willing to help me. Sent me a bunch of confirmation numbers.
He then wanted to send a picture of my Drivers License. Then wanted my Credit Score I told him. Said well that was a good score so why don't I have money.
Told him, medical bills, care repairs, etc., etc.,. Now he is asking for front & back pictures of my credit cards.
Say's he can help with that.
I have ask him three time if he is talking about debit relief and he doesn't answer. Just tells me to send that right now. Keeps telling me NOT TO BE NERVIOUS. And do what he says right now. HELP
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July 18, 2019 at 9:48 AM by info
"Hello, I received a message on Facebook to text this number 1 (662) 305-9140 so that I can apply for United States Dept of People Compensation Appeals Board to get money and wanted to report it. Thank you."
Received via email.
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May 18, 2019 at 7:26 PM by an anonymous user from Atlanta, Georgia, United States
I have been getting text messages from the United States People compensation financial board page. Agent Jimmy Smith. California number. Saying I can get free grant money. He textes me asking my name and other info. Anyone else aware of this. I will be glad to give out his phone number.
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- May 18, 2019 at 9:22 PM by info
  Post his phone number to help alert others.
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May 1, 2019 at 9:02 AM by an anonymous user from Palo Alto, California, United States
I received a text message from a former co-worker who said she had good news for me and asked if I heard about USDPCAD. I responded that I knew it was a scam and she was not my former co-worker. All conversation stopped after that. People, please do your homework
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- May 18, 2019 at 7:19 PM by an anonymous user from Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  Is this called the United States people compensation financial board page. There is a guy going by the name agent Jimmy smith. The phone number is from California. He saying that he can get grant money. He emails me asking for my name and other info. Anyone else heard of this.
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  - May 18, 2019 at 9:21 PM by info
    It is a scam, do not be fooled. Once you are asked for personal information and money, it is a scam.
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April 20, 2019 at 12:29 PM by an anonymous user from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hi, I got a message from my friend saying she got the money and she see my name on list. So she sent me the link to confirm and claim my money.
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- April 20, 2019 at 3:11 PM by info
  It is a scam, the person is not your friend, just someone impersonating your friend. Call your friend via telephone to verify.
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March 22, 2019 at 1:24 PM by an anonymous user from Ocala, Florida, United States
My wife just received a txt from a supposed friend.
She was told that her friend had received $50,000 from the US Department of People Compensation Program and that she was sharing this info with my wife.
She was referred to a person named...get this "Larry Smith".
The phone number was 203-408-0684.
I'm doing a reverse phone look-up but even the lookup company is having hard time tracing it. A major scam. Will these never end!
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January 28, 2019 at 4:30 PM by an anonymous user from Boston, Massachusetts, United States
I just received a message about this from an old friend who I haven't talked to in years.
When I googled it and found out it was a scam, I told "my friend" to tell me how he knew me.
(Contacted me on Messenger.)
Of course they instantly quit responding.
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December 17, 2018 at 9:39 AM by an anonymous user from Massillon, Ohio, United States
I am awaiting an answer from my request for information. I have been advised that there are funds available on your program. Is this correct?
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- December 17, 2018 at 10:21 AM by info
  This is a scam, please do not send the scammers your hard-earned money.
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December 16, 2018 at 7:48 AM by an anonymous user from Massillon, Ohio, United States
It has been brought to my attention by a party that has received funds from the USDPCAB program in the amount of $45,000.00.
She is a widow age approx. 65 and indicates that funds are available for disabled, self employed, retired. She has provided me with a phone number...Is this a valid program
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- December 16, 2018 at 9:25 AM by info
  No, it is a scam.
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December 1, 2018 at 4:02 PM by an anonymous user from Sunnyvale, California, United States
Apparently I have been scammed out of @ $3200. What is my recourse? I have names an phone numbers. Cheryl.
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