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.
Unsolicited call from Detroit, Michigan. I just hit the talk button on the 5th ring and then hung up without waiting to see who was on the line. I am on the National Do Not Call list but that doesn't seem to deter any of them.
I called the number and received an automated message that stated that this number was unassigned. The message was both in English and in French, so the calling number is probably a French Canadian call center.
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.
I received a call this morning showing this number and Michigan. I didn't answer it.
Two things you should know:
First if it really is a charity, they are not subject to the DO NOT CALL LIST, neither are political callers or companies or their associates that you do business with. Make sure to read the fine print when you do business with any company. There usually is a place to check a box or a notation in the paperwork that says if you don't want them to share information, you need to send a letter to the listed address. Read all of the text before you sign on the dotted line, or hit the I agree button.
Second: If the phone number is unassigned, it is possible it is a scam. People can set it up to show any phone number they want. Many find a number that is not in use and use that for the caller ID, they could be anywhere in the world.
Like other have said, never donate over the phone. Ask them for the name of the charity etc, then look up the phone number for charity and ask them if they are making phone calls for money. If they are then, if you wnat to, you can make a donation and you will be sure that it is going to that charity and not some scammers pocket.
Well I have to go. I need to contact a lady in Africa, she needs me to help her get her late father's millions out of the country. I really can use the 15% she is offering me after I give her my bank account information. <G>
Called but did not leave message. Freaked me out because an associate was traveling to Michigan and I did not expect a call except in an emergency. Now I see it's a scam.