Just received a call from them tonight. They asked if they could send out a pledge card. I explained that I had nothing to give because I am not currently working and had my 3rd back surgery less than two weeks before. The woman said, "I understand that this is a difficult time for you, but these women aren't just struggling financially, they are fighting for their lives, can I please send you out a pledge card and will you give $20". I again stated, I literally had nothing to give and was struggling to support myself and my own two children. The woman said the EXACT SAME THING again! It was bizarre. At that point, I just hung up. I understand people are fighting for their lives, but I can't be guilted when I am in pain and struggling to feed my kids and get my rent paid.
Said they were with the American Breast Cancer Society helping women with breast cancer. They wanted a pledge amount & were going to send out a pledge card. I agreed to do $15 & was then told they would transfer me to the verification dept; all very nice friendly & polite.
I was transferred & then was asked for my credit or debit card number. I said they were suppose to be sending out a pledge card. So then was told they could get the money to the women who needed it faster if we did it over the phone. I told them I would not give that info out over the phone!
So they are supposedly sending out a pledge card but ask for a quick turnaround please; again, very friendly & polite but just not giving out any financial or personal info out over phone!
Got a call this morning (a Saturday) and am really suspicious about these people, because they have called before, and each time I have blocked the number. That means they are changing their number to continue to get through. A legitimate company, it seems to me, would not be using at least four numbers and calling on the weekends. I always let unknown numbers go to voice mail, and if they do not leave a message, which they did not, I block them. I would say be careful.
caller ID said Breast Cancer didn't answer, left no message, never give out your debit card number to people you don't know. If you want to donate go directly to the organization website or call them directly.