This number 313-203-8198 called my parents at home, the call ID showed up as ACS and a woman asked my mom if she would like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society my mom called the number back and it says the number is not assigned. She then called THE American Cancer Society and was told they do not solicit donations over the phone and to be careful because it was a scam.
The ACS is a scam using the real American Cancer Society’s name to make themselves money.
It is bad enough they want to scam people but to use a place like the American Cancer Society’s name for their greed that’s pretty low Huh?
I've received more than 40 calls from several phone numbers--all of which check out to the "Childrens Cancer Recovery Foundation." The latest one came from 313-203-8198 with "ACS" showing up on the caller ID. Many others have also come from 877-208-5257, or 877-208-5259, with "toll-free call" on the caller ID, and 818-725-2292 with "California call" on the caller. This foundation consists of an umbrella group of so-called charities, all founded by "Greg," who has made many millions of dollars on this scam. They are on record with several reporting groups (including BBB) for giving around 10% of what they collect in donations, and probably use phone solicitors who are either unaware of the scam or don't care because they are being paid a commission on what they can get.
When I finally answered the phone this morning to the latest call, the caller seemed to know my name and told me she was working for "children's cancer recovery." I didn't wait to hear her script, but told her I was not interested in making a contribution before immediately hanging up. I doubt this will stop the calls. I would not be surprised if someone from from their organization is probably monitoring these report messages on a regular basis. I just wish there was some way to stop this kind of fraud. In the meanwhile, I am trying to let everyone I know be aware of their existence.
I've received more than 40 calls from several phone numbers--all of which check out to the "Childrens Cancer Recovery Foundation." The latest one came from 313-203-8198 with "ACS" showing up on the caller ID. Many others have also come from 877-208-5257, or 877-208-5259, with "toll-free call" on the caller ID, and 818-725-2292 with "California call" on the caller ID. This foundation consists of an umbrella group of so-called charities, all founded by "Greg," who has made many millions of dollars on this scam. They are on record with several reporting groups (including BBB) for giving around 10% of what they collect in donations, and probably use phone solicitors who are either unaware of the scam or don't care because they are being paid a commission on what they can get.
When I finally answered the phone this morning to the latest call, the caller seemed to know my name and told me she was working for "children's cancer recovery." I didn't wait to hear her script, but told her I was not interested in making a contribution before immediately hanging up. I doubt this will stop the calls. I would not be surprised if someone from from their organization is probably monitoring these report messages on a regular basis. I just wish there was some way to stop this kind of fraud. In the meanwhile, I am trying to let everyone I know be aware of their existence.