Users report mixed experiences with calls from +18178682300, claiming to be from the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance. Some calls seem legitimate, with callers verifying application details or requesting additional documentation. However, many users express suspicion, noting that the callers ask for sensitive information like tax returns, driver’s licenses, and bank details, which should already be on file. Others report receiving calls and emails about loans they never applied for, or from scammers using names like Andrew Dicken and Ross Hickam. If you receive such a call, verify the request by contacting the SBA directly through their official number, found on their website. Be wary of unsolicited calls asking for personal information, and never share sensitive data unless you are absolutely certain of the caller's identity.
I recieved an email with this number regarding an SBA Loan, it seemed suspicious to me
I am experiencing a similar issue, having not yet provided any information, and would appreciate guidance on what to do next.
On the third attempt, I returned the call, and my smartphone displayed SBA on the caller ID, which I found suspicious, particularly since the woman who called had an Asian accent and seemed to be the same person who answered, leading me to believe it might be a scam
Upon calling back, I was told I had reached the FBI, but when I dialed the 1800 number, the same person answered, claiming they could transfer me to the SBA.
I received a call claiming to be from the SBA, but I'm skeptical about the authenticity of the call.
A call was received from (817) 868-2300 Ext 5550, with the caller having extensive knowledge of my loan application and requesting tax returns from 2020 via email, which had already been submitted to the SBA.
Upon receiving a call and email from this number, verification attempts revealed suspicious activity; beware of loan scams run by individuals like Andrew Dicken and Ross Hickam
Legitimacy is confirmed for this contact number, as they provide their name and extension upon request to return the call;
It's questionable whether scammers can disguise themselves using this number to pose as SBA representatives and obtain personal information through phishing.
Verification confirms this is a legitimate SBA number concerning official SBA business, including insurance collection; for verification, contact the SBA Customer Service Center directly
Reviewing previous posts in this thread would have provided the necessary information and answers to questions.
They ask for alot of financial and personnal informations, wich you would think they should already have, it make me feel uncomfortable about the call, i'm not shure if it's legit or a scam
You should know that the Small Buisness Administration has a website, its true, they even have a published phone number on it, you can use that to get answers to your questions, especialy since today is a federal holiday and no goverment agencys are working.
Could this number be related to the SBA?
I also recieved an email like that, i've already gotten a loan months ago, did you find out if its legit or not?
Has anyone else received any updates or information regarding this?
Following a call, I received an email requesting hazard insurance documentation and loan papers, referencing my application number but asking for my EIN, which I hadn't provided.
I found it puzzling to receive an email from this individual inquiring about details regarding my loan, considering I had already secured the loan about six months prior.
Following up on my document seems unnecessary, as I already have a loan that I obtained in June, and I'm unsure why she's trying to contact me again.
Following an email and a phone call, I replied to the email asking for clarification on the subject matter, but the response was vague, instructing me to call a different number, (817) 868-2300 x85299
Recently, I recieved a call and email from the same number, a guy claimed to be an attorney from SBA, asking for alot of personnal informations like tax returns, drivers license and a voided check, which seemes suspect to me.
An email was received regarding a payment delay, which seemed legitimate but raised suspicions due to inconsistencies in the communication method and the information requested
A person claiming to be Rudolph Brown Wynter requested that a determination letter for a 501c3 be emailed, this seems suspisous.
I'm worried this might be a fraudulent service, they've emailed me asking for my identity and bank account informations.
My personal information was stolen, and an SBA loan application was made in my name. Fortunately, I caught this in time and contacted the fraud department to stop the funding.
Despite never applying for a loan, I received a call from this number regarding a loan application.
I received a call from this number, but no message was left; notably, I have never applied for a loan.
This number sent a text message inviting me to play a game of Words with Friends
This number is used by the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance, Processing and Disbursement Center in Ft Worth, TX, for processing and disbursing disaster loans.
Following my application for a disaster assistance loan after hurricane Ike, I received a call from the SBA loan division to verify some information.
