This number called me today. I have filed a complaint with the national registry. They're calling themselves "Corporation for Character". They're seeking "donations" for Police & Sheriff's.
Got a call from these guys last night and did not answer. This crap has been going on for several years and I'm tired of it. If it's a scam, the law should shut them down. If it really is a police organization, stop harassing people to get them to donate. QUit being such sleaze-balls. Some of us have no job, no retirement, and no security blanket so quit whining about donating to such "noble" servants of the public. Other humans are worthy of help too.
Like I just replied, this organization is CRAP. 100% BS. I had donated to this STATE PATROL and ALSO the STATE Firefighters Organizations religiously for YEARS. UNTIL I heard on local news that these organizations are not VOLUNTEERS calling on behalf of doing the things they say they do such as crime prevention in schools with McGruff, etc.
They run as a business (I'm an Accountant, so I was livid) and they only donate 1% - 3% of each dollar you donate. So, if you were like me you got taken. I use to donate $50 to the State Patrol, and they only give like $.50 to $1.50 out of the $50. It's a complete SCAM. I've told them that I was on to them as saw on the news of these folks and a run down in the paper of all organizations and how much they actually donate as a percentage of their total revenue (incoming donations). This organization along with the FIREFIGHTERS for the State are on the same boat. They are SCUM.
I've told them time and time again, do not call me. They continue to call and hang up when I answer. I guess maybe they can sweet talk my wife. Not going to happen, she's been informed. Awareness is the key to everything. Once a person is aware, action can take place. I feel violated for giving in excess of over $1,000 in the last 10 years to know that maybe the organization they say they represent only got $10 to $30 out of that $1,000 I donated.
Now, you are asking yourself well why would the State Patrol or the State Firefighters even ALLOW this organization to do this in their name? The reason I was told is that a little donation is better than no donation so that is why they allow them to us their name in the non-integrious activity these companies engage in.
Sorry to be so upset, I'm a volunteer at the YMCA for over 10 years and I've called people every year asking for money so I know how hard it is to call friends asking for money. The only difference was that 100% of the money the folks donated to the YMCA's Partners with Youth Program actually went to Scholarships so kids with disabilities or didn't have the financial resources could use the YMCA's programs.
Many Blessings to you all, and please question them if you feel inclined. I'm reporting them.
I was curious as to who I report this number to? They call ALL THE TIME. I don't generally answer the phone, they never leave a message. Finally my bf answered when they called at 7AM on a sunday and they claimed to be the FOP, and asked for a $100 donation, and my bf politely told him we don't have that kind of money, and the person on the other end said well this is for a good cause, and we do a lot of great things for your community. Again my bf replied nicely with sorry, we can't please put us on your do not call list. Then the guy asked him for $75, and my bf just hung up on him. They've called at least 6 times since then, tonight at almost 9PM and again at 9:20PM.
Here's a question: Where are they PHYSICALLY located?
It's obvious they're using dial-around systems. Even though 206-866-1925 appears to be from Bainbridge Island, it could just as easily be routed from a boiler room in Davenport, IA.
Are these guys registered with the State Attorney General? If so, they've got to provide a physical location. And not just a post office box or a mail drop. You know what means. I know what it means to me, anyway.
A six pound brick through their front window! With a note attached that reads,