The call comes from a San Francisco number as reported above and I have added it along with many, many others on my phone as blocked! When will they stop? Never... to answer my question which is depressing!! It is interesting to read about others who have actually answered and have found out what they are scamming. Thank you to those brave souls!
I don't think anyone even does legitimate phone solicitation anymore. If it is really important, they'll leave a message.
I honestly cannot remember the last time a real company/organization solicited me via telephone; they all seem to use email or the actual post office.
And--of course--to represent this scam w/the police raising $ is pretty low. They risk their lives everyday, and hopefully put people like these folks in jail when possible. Fingers crossed :^)