just got a call, didn't answer it and nothing as far as information (name, etc) came up, didn't answer. Oh, donate a beating [***].. [***] Milford Police...[***] lickers with bad breath. [***]!!
Sometimes these people tell you they need bullet proff vests forthe officer, what a crock, when is the last time you saw a cop with out one. These people raise millions using Mitch Golds techniques, and then laugh in your face, the courts face that told them to stop. California during "Operation False Charity" last year told them again, Missouri got a 450,000 judgement from them for committing fraud in that state. FOP Officer down foundation, police protective fund, it does not matter, they are all the same, they lie to you to get you to donate.
Some people are trying to protect other people like this program, www.badgefraud.org
This is a total scam, 90% of your money gets eaten up by the professional fundraiser, then they take half a million in management expenses for 3 members of 1 family. These people are taking money raised in the name of officers killed in the line of duty and are using it to fund million dollar houses and bentleys. Look up Civic Development Group is you want to see some of the riches these people aquire on the backs of dead cops. Its disgusting.
Mitch Gold knows all about the sales techniques they are using on you, they are unethical at best, and outright fraud at worst, not one single peopson that calls you from these companies is a cop, but they all say it all day long, this is so and so with the nashville police or the montgomery county sheriff. They sau things like dont worry, your not in trouble or anything when you know your not, they are trying to intimidate you and get you out of your comfort zone so they can move in for the kill on your wallet. They divert your attention with a great sounding program while they pick your pocket while you are in the ether of the pitch.
Dont forget if you get a call, get as much info as possible and post it to every site like 800notes so you can help to catch these people, your neighbors will love you, we promise. and call your local cops and sheriff and media, they especially hate these people because it is their kids they are taking the money from.
Never give over the phone, the guy on the other end is about 90% fraud 10% real program. Just enough to get you to give them unrestricted funds so they can spend it on diners at ruth chris steak house and booze. The fop is a club. The Officer Down Foundation is a scam. Similar, but the FOP is legal but I still would not give them a dime. I might buy a gift or two for the christams with cops or cops for kids, but I would give the toy, not the money. Plus I would feel better since I made it personal for the kid, cash is never personal.
Now we are monitoring this phone number too, look like a new one.
They also have a bunch of numbers under police protective fund.
Dont forget to report this scam to your local police and media, they dont like this kind of stuff. These people are using fraudulent techniques and I dont think they can stop on their own. The courts in several states have not been able to stop them. I bet we can, and we can quick if you call your local police, sheriff and media.
Wow you all really dislike Police Officers, guess you've all been on the not so nice side of some officers...They're not ALL bullying morons. And yes you can be rejected. Not EVERYONE is physically or mentally fit enought to be a Police Officer. They are rather helpful in times when it is needed. Yes, they can treat you badly,but it has been my personal experience that if you treat them repectfully, they will reciprocate. Report the call if you feel that strongly about it.
Called; left no message. I concur with those posting above: this is a fund-raising organization, not the CT Fraternal Order of Police itself. The CT FOP gets a small fraction of what you donate, and in the process you might have given the fundraisers your credit card account number or bank account number. Whenever I pick up the phone when somebody calls asking for a donation, I ask for their return telephone number so that I can donate after checking with the Better Business Bureau. They usually hang up. And I don't usually pick up such calls in the first place.