Just got a call from these scamboys. I've been reading about their "fundraising" for years now and am somewhat surprised they're still pulling it, but that's the lax NY not-for-profit laws in action (inaction more like it) for you.
Just remembering how many times groups like these were lined up on the pier to honor me whenever I came back from going in harms way is enough to make sure I'll never give them a penny.
*Never* give donations to a stranger who calls you. Might be a scammer. Might be a legit independent fund raiser who keeps 90% for themselves and sends 10% to the charity. Best to find what charity they are collecting for, research the charity to make sure it's legit, get charity contact info from an independent source, then donate *directly* to the charity so they will get 100% of your donation.
FOP keep calling me no matter how many times I tell not to call me again, and to take me off you calling list. How do I stop them from calling? I consider this harasment and abuse. Like I would donate to there cause after this.
Just got a hangup call from the above number. Caller ID said: NYFOP. Rule number one....never pick up phone from these callers. Rule number two...delete. I would never give to a charity over the phone. I usually donate to my charities on their official web page.