They called me Sunday the 14th and he immediately started his pitch as soon as I said hello. He did say something about police fund raising - I said "B-S" and to never call my number again. Then hung up and blocked the number on the phone.
Well, they called back today AFTER I told them to not call (my phone does show the number even though it does not ring). That's a violation of the law - IF you tell someone who can legally make a cold call to you (survey, charity, political group, etc.) to not call you they can't call again for a minimum of 1 year.
So calling back puts them in the scum scammer category.
Do NOT contribute any money to them, do NOT give them any info at all.
Man identifies himself as John, but it is always the same pitch: I answer the phone and it seems no one is there. I say "hello" several times and finally hear, "OH! Hello! This is John from..." and begins to name his charity. I say, "Hi John, are you a computer or a real person?" and then the line goes silent. I think I have my answer! Next time, same thing. The third time, I said, "John, are you a real person?" and there was a short silence and then he says, in a very small voice, "Yes." I didn't say anything, and then he started laughing hysterically. I think it may be a computer voice, like the woman that was calling so often - except there may be an actual person monitoring it, which would explain the hesitation each time I ask a question. Each time I've answered it is the same pause, and then a surprised "OH! Hello!" This has scam written all over it, and I have no plans to donate one dime to this phony outfit. Our police and firefighters work hard, but donations through something like this most likely never get to them. I finally blocked the number - would have earlier but always got the call when I was at the wrong phone for blocking numbers. BTW - wondering why "Scam" is not one of the choices for Call Type? It sure doesn't fit in any other category.
The caller was a well spoken, smooth talking, gentleman with a well rehearsed script. Collecting money for a police charity of some sort. As soon as I declined, he immediately came back with more pressure, and wouldn't let me get a word in. I had to hang up on him.
High pressured solicitation, I don't believe that's how a respectable charity works.