I usually don't pick up these calls, but was in the middle of a crisis where I was getting a lot of phone calls to resolve something. And this one came in. At 8:15 in the morning. Asked for me by name, and started the spiel about some childrens cancer charity. Don't answer it.
I usually don't pick up these calls, but was in the middle of a crisis where I was getting a lot of phone calls to resolve something. And this one came in. At 8:15 in the morning. Asked for me by name, and started the spiel about some childrens cancer charity. Don't answer it.
supposed charity with no national name registrations it hard to tell legit from fake but 1 fact telephone soliciting co useally keep most of the funds. like a charity send a donation direct after checking them out still could be a wasteful one but better than phone callers
Caller ID says "AMER CHN CANCER". They leave no message.
I call back after business hours (using *67 to block my number). I hear the following, "Hi, you have reached the customer service line. We're calling on behalf of the American Children's Cancer Society. The reason we are calling today is for our fundraising drive. This call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance. If you'd like this number placed on our do-not-call list, please, press 1. If you need further assistance, please, press 2 now." (I never do the do-not-call list as it can actually make things worse.) I select 2 to obtain additional information. I hear, "Hi, you've reached customer service for Corporations for Character. We apologize that we're not able to take your call at this time. Our normal hours of operation for the customer service department are: monday through thursday 9:30 AM to 6 PM Mountain Standard Time with a lunch from 3 to 3:30; and friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM with a lunch from 1 to 1:30. We are closed on saturdays and sundays. Otherwise, please, call back during our normal business hours so that we may assist you. Thank you and have a wonderful day."
CfC is an annoying telemarketing firm. They seem to align themselves with many scumbags. They call relentlessly from many numbers.
I tried to look up American Children's Cancer Society; I found little. I suspect they have changed their name to escape their reputation. I found one phone reference that said that they pursue you relentlessly unless you give through their telemarketing arm. There is a reference on this site for 201-285-8509 (see blocker's Nov 4/2016 post). It was implied that they are the same as Children's Cancer Fund of America. It was further claimed that it is one of five Reynolds' family charities that raises millions in the name of cancer, and pockets virtually all of it.