I've received a few calls from these cretins but I never answer. About 6 months ago the FTC shut down the Breast Cancer Society in Mesa, Arizona. That "charity" made big money for its owners but gave almost nothing to breast cancer victims. Do you suppose there's a connection? After all, if you just say "breast cancer" people will throw all kinds of money at you.
Woman wanted to send out a "pledge kit", which would allow making as low as a $50.00 or $75.00 donation to a Breast Cancer Fund. She didn't say how much of the money actually went for Breast Cancer.
Called at 8:11 AM, accidentally answered it expecting another caller. Paid professional solicitor for "breast cancer" something or other (not Am. Cancer Society). Claimed that they were supporting clinical trials of two vaccines. Yeah . . .
Every time I look into these sorts of things, i find the solicitor keeps about 50%, and the "charity" spends at least 50% on their overhead, so only about $20 of every $100 you donate actually gets to the "program goals".
This call came into our business line. I barely answered and she screamed is Richard there? I said excuse me and she screamed at me she was from the Breast Cancer Research and wanted to speak to the man of the house. I said this is a business, there is no man of the house and she slammed the phone down.
it's probably a barely legal non profit that will soon be shut down. You can call 1-520-428-0184 to reach a recording but there is an option to have your number removed from their list. I know I know, your number shouldn't be on their list to begin with. If you are so inclined do a little research and find out where this Tele Marketing company is (Safford, AZ), and go kick their door down and get your justice... personally I just unplug my phone for a few days... my real phone is my cell phone anyway. ;)