Ok. Today is 03/14/2016 ca. 15:41 hrs. MST. Just got a call from these clowns by a man with a deep, authoritative voice who claims he is with "State Troopers of America"
He spoke fast and forcefully claiming that they are repseaentng "State Troopers of America" benefitting State Troopers in "49 of the 50 states with the exception of Hawaii, as Hawaiii is a chain of islands with no real interatate hifheay system...."
He advised that the call was being recorded and they wanted to know of they could count on me to Pledge $35, $50, $75 or even $100 in cash donation via check, debit or credit card. All they need is my "authorization and address" and they would send out a mailer with support stickers, a form and a return envelope for my donation.
I asked the man if he was a state trooper. He responded "no" and reverted to his request for my pledge and mailing address. I asked if they had a website. He responded: "Yes, I believe it is "statetroopers.com (with an "S")." LOL. How could he be uncertain as to the website name?
Note: No such website exists and Police Agencies and fraternal organizations do NOT cold call for donations.
I then advised him the entire thing sounds hinkey (because it is all a SCAM) and I proceeded to advise him I have never heard of this organization and I find that odd, as I, myself am a member of a Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge.
This guy was real cool and didn't miss a beat when he responded: "Okay, no problem, how about I make a note next to your name and give you some time to reaearch us and we can call you back in about a week?"
What they also don't realize is they called me about 3 months back with a similar, but not so professional spiel. I notated their number and the date / time of that call.