Live call (717) 204-0091 recorded 20 September 2013 ("Ken Smith" Pennsylvania Fraternal order of Police Foundation contribution solicitation)
Caller ID: Newport PA

This solicitor was well trained, well scripted and well rehearsed. When I tried to go semi-off topic, he didn't give me a chance to "play" with him, he politely thanked me and terminated the call.

One thing different I notice about this solicitor from other phone solicitations, other solicitations are not tax deductible when you visit their web pages (because only 10% of your donation goes to the actual cause, the other 90% goes to the telemarketer). But this solicitor was approved by the IRS and contributions appear to be 100% tax deductible. Perhaps they are legit, but I never trust phone solicitations, ever.

I wish I had a nickle for every time he dropped a "g" at the end of a word, and for each time he made a statement, then followed it up with "...ok?"  Very annoying.

Here is a transcript of our conversation:<P>

<caller>Hello? Good evenin', this is Ken Smith callin' for the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police Foundation. The call is recorded for quality assurance, ok? Sir, the reason for the call, the PFA <uninteligble> FOP foundation programs, we're sendin out the 2013 pledge kits all supporting residents. The goal of the drive is to help and provide assistance to da families of local lodges when FOP members are killed in the line of duty, assist injured, retired, and elderly FOP members, as well as create and maintain a state memorial for officers tragically killed in the line of duty.

Now sir, when you receive your pledge kit, can the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police Foundation count on you for a fully tax deductible donation?

<me> Well, that certainly is a worthy cause. How many policemen get hurt or injured in the line of duty each year in Pennsylvania?

<caller>You know, that's a really good question and I don't want to provide you with an incorrect response, so instead I would ask that if you'd like to find out more details specifics pertaining to the drive you may call 1-866-317-4614.

<me> All right, thank you.

<caller> Well, I thank you so much for your time today. Maybe you can help out on the next drive. Take care and have a good day, ok? Thanks. Bye bye.

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