I just got a call from this number telling me that they are currently working with children in my area to help them do better in school. The wording he used made it sound like it was possibly a government program but never gave the name of the company. Then he wanted to know how old my kids are and if they are in elementary school or high school. He acted like he knew for a fact that I did have kids, which I do not. I said to him that is question is assuming that I have children in which he repeated his question about if my kids are in elementary school or high school. Once I told him that I do not have kids he apologized and said that he must have the wrong number, even though he had used my last name during the phone call.
I just got a call from this number telling me that they are currently working with children in my area to help them do better in school. The wording he used made it sound like it was possibly a government program but never gave the name of the company. Then he wanted to know how old my kids are and if they are in elementary school or high school. He acted like he knew for a fact that I did have kids, which I do not. I said to him that is question is assuming that I have children in which he repeated his question about if my kids are in elementary school or high school. Once I told him that I do not have kids he apologized and said that he must have the wrong number, even though he had used my last name during the phone call.
Thank goodness for this site, I usually screen my calls before I answer in case of things like this - but just to answer my curiosity I decided to pick up. They went on to tell me they are asking for donations to fund their program for children in my neighborhood. Failing to mention what to mention what the name of the program was called, or how they plan to use the money for the children turned me off from their plea. Sounds pretty shady to me.
The caller said this is marya. I am wondering if your children need tutoring and in which classes they are having trouble.. My kids are 27 and 25 and I have grandchildren. It is creepy and now I am afraid again about someone looking for information about children, in particular the children I love and care for. Also this is my private cell phone number, another really creepy weirdo concern for me. If I were to be seeking the Sylvan learning center, for example or afterschool tutoring or daycare of any type, I would absolutely NEVER say "oh yeah as a matter of fact...we need help with Social Studies and Science to a complete stranger on the phone! Are You kidding me? If it happens again I am calling the cops. This is abusive. Thank you for this site.