This call shows up as a"local" number on caller ID--yet 281 IS NOT my area code! In addition the last call came in at 8:25 PM Central Time on a Sunday evening--no message left on answering machine.
I had recieved their call too. I wanted to donate but i was afraid it was a scam, so I called the Texas Police Chief association directly and they confirmed that they are doing phone drive. So at least is not a scam.
I have received NUMEROUS calls from this number and each time i let it go to machine ...nothing if I answer nothing. All the calls are after 7pm and have been made as late as 10:15. I am registered with all the DO not call list and these people are beyond annoying me.
Oh and when I call it back it tells me I have reached a number that has been disconnected which if they are calling me 5+ times a week clearly it hasn't been.
I have had multiple calls from this number. I have also had the same experience where the person just breathes into the phone, but at other times have received solicitations. As far as I know, it doesn't matter if you register with the "Do Not Call" Registry if the person calling is soliciting donations for a charitable organization.