Apparently lots of people have been getting calls from this "Michigan". We found that Caller ID Name and the phone number 313 203 8197 in our caller ID list. I'm so glad to have found that others have reported their problems with this company. It's saved me from wasting my time trying to call a real person when it's just another con artist.
NEVER donate over the phone to ANYONE! only mail in your contributions OR go online to THAT charities website. EVEN if this call would be legit, they get to keep MOST of the money, most of these type of companies keep up to 90% of collected funds and they are SUPPOSED to tell you that you may send in your donation via check directly TO the charity, but than, why would they do that: they wont get a piece of it.
DIRECT FROM 800 NOTES own articles regarding phone scams:
Bogus Fund-Raising Operations: 800Notes.com users report getting calls from scam artists posing as a charity and asking for donations. However, the charity is either non-existent or unaware of the solicitation.
When it comes to donations, it’s best to never make donations over the phone and donate directly to the beneficiary not the solicitor. This way 100% of your money will go to the charity not 10-15% as it often happens when donations are made through a telemarketer or even 0% if the money goes to a bogus charity.
CALLED ME SEVERAL TIMES. JUST ANSWERED AND THEY SAID TO DONATE TO CANCER FUND. I TOLD THEM TO SEND ME A PLEDGE CARD. THEY SAID THEY WOULD . I WILL UPDATE IN THE FUTURE