BLOCKED. I am now in the habit of blocking every number that I don't recognize - without even answering. My friends and family only use my cell #. I'm just about ready to disconnect landline. 99.9% are spam calls.
8-25-15 1200 noon received a call from 1-415-528-6164. I am a deep voiced male. I said hello twice, and the party hung up. I googled the phone number and found numerous complaints. I have noted that the caller is trying to obtain donations for the State Police, as well as the California Fraternal order of Police. The State Police does not do this type of calling. If anything they would hire a telemarketer to call on their behalf, and they will clearly identify themselves as such and give you a phone number to make sure they are legitimate, so that you can verify their authenticity, same with the California Fraternal order of Police, but do not donate to them. Telemarketers by contractual agreement take anywhere from 75% - 90% of your money off the top. Several people reported that they traced the call back to San Francisco. More than likely a call on behalf of the State Police would have come from the Sacramento area where they are mainly based. Another person traced the call to a one Joshua Jay at 1956 14th St. in Olivehurst, Ca 95961 which is up near Yuba City, North of Sacramento. Based on the complaints that I saw I’d say that this is an illegal scam. A better way to donate to the police if you are so inclined, is to donate directly to a Police Benevolent fund (Still tax deductible) in your area that will benefit the widows and children of officers that have been killed in the line of duty. This way you cut out the telemarketers and 100% of your donation goes to the fund of your choice.