A person called me from this number and said they are from the NY Philharmonic. I made a donation for the year and now they are looking for more money. Very impolite when I said to call me another time. He said I previously asked them to call me back and I should now give him an approximate time. I just got in from standing on my feet all day at work and I hung up on him. Next time I won"t be so nice and tell them to never call me again. I'll donate when I want and when I can.
If you have gone to NY Philharmonic once, they will call you consistently every year and throughout the year! I have received so many calls from them asking for donations for several years that I recognize most of their numbers, and now I don't even bother to pick up their calls... how? I have actually kept a list of phone numbers in my phone not to pick up from. I love the arts and the music, but the phone calls I am sick of, specially when they insist so much for you to take out your wallet! It doesn't matter whether you are a poor student going to school, or someone who is barely trying to make a living they will insist you donate something, and usually don't let you go easily.