Federal Reserve Bank
Complaint 340746 Details

I received a call a week ago saying that I was selected for a $7,000 grant that I can use for anything other than to gamble with (their words). They said all I had to do send a security deposit of $260 to get the funds aling with deposit back.Of course I wascited but skeptical at the same time. So I told my wife and immediately she told me it was a scam. I really didn't have $260 to "invest" to begin with but I felt if I missed out on this opportunity I couldn't give my family the financial startup we need right now. So yesterday, June 19,2015, I took a chance and went to Wal-Mart to send the money. The cashier warned me but I didn't listen. They seem so sincere and professional I thought it was legit. So I went to cvs to use money gram and sent the money to Salvador Villar in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eventually, they gave my money and I continue to wait. Then the representative from Federal Reserve Bank says I can release the funds to you for a fee of $495. At that point I realize this is a scam. But it was to late. Now I have to tell my wife and children we will are going to have a hard 2 weeks because we have no car, delinquent bills, debt; I was desperate and they took advantage of me. I should've listened to my wife.