Live fundraising solicitation call (215) 874-0143 recorded 27 March 2014 ("Neeameyer Thuggs of Community Service Publishers" fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Association of America)
Caller ID: "Bristol PA"
Note: called December 18, 2013 (215) 240-7263 | (215) 874-0143
Another live donation solicitation call from "Community Service Publishers on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America" using one of their many "avoid-consumer-blocking" phone numbers. I never contributed to them in the past and I wouldn't support this charity since the caller introduced himself as calling from "...the Community Service Publishers on behalf of..." Calling "on behalf of" means most of any donation would go to the fund raiser, not the charity.
Following is a transcript of this fundraising solicitation call:
[me] Hello?
[they] Hello John, this is Neeameyer Thuggs with uh Community Service Publishers calling on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of the America. We just wanted to thank, let, thank you because of your thoughtful support. The association is celebrating over 40 years of providing programs and services for the families of victims of MS free of charge. Now that includes equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, benches, emotional support, basically anything these people need to make their lives more comfortable. Now you may not be aware of this sir but this disease often strikes with no warning or and there is still no known cause or no cure. So the Association is there to step in to help these people with MS live more productible and independent lives. Just things we take for granted like providing for our families or caring for the children that these MS victims may not be able to do without assistance. Now if you have MS or know someone who does, just call one 800 LEARN MS to [unintelligible]. Now there are several levels of support uh to give every opp- everybody the opportunity to give. We have our "Conquer of the Crippler" at $50, our most prestigious. Um, then there's the "Gift of Hope" at thirty five and then "Inspire the Future" at twenty five. Um, now, uh, just so you know, almost 200 people diagnosed each year each week with this disease uh, and we still need your continued support to make a difference in the lives of these people with MS so, have you had an amazing year and can go for the "Conqurer of the Crippler" or will one of the lower levels be best for you?
[me] Uh, no, I think I can go the whole way.
[they] Uh, of the $50?
[me] Yes.
[they] Ok, all right, well hold on just one second, let me, let my uh manager uh uh can do that for you, first, let me get your address...uh
[me] Ok now when I, when I answered the phone you said 'Hello John'. That's not my name.
[they] Oh, oh, you're not John? I'm sorry, my records must be off. what is your name sir?
[I provide him a fake name and address courtesy of FakeNameGenerator.com]
[they] ...and let me get my manager to confirm that for you.
[manager] Hi it's Audrey, I'm here to make sure you're comfortable with that $50 commitment, is that correct?
[me] Yes.
[manager] Ok that's great sir [unintelligible] we'll work it in a couple of weeks after we receive it, ok?
[me] All right.
[manager] Thanks again for your support sir and you have a great day.
[me] Ok, thank you.
[manager] Thank you, bye bye.
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