Called at 6:00 PM. A woman asked for someone else, and I said she got the wrong number. She then said, "Okay no message, we'll just try back later", then hung up really quickly. She didn't even let me respond or ask questions. The woman didn't have an accent, but sounded like an older woman. I tried to call back but got a busy signal.
I don't particularly like the loopholes either. To be honest I have yet to receive a call from a charitable organization that I would consider honorable.
If you pick up a call, and you are told to press a number for any reason, hang up. When you press a number, you are put on the "chump" list, and you may end up getting more spam phone calls than you ever expected. The rule of thumb is this: If you check the caller ID, and you see a name and/or number you do not recognize, do not pick up the call. Simple.
NEVER send money to an unsolicited caller! There are plenty of places to donate, where you can KNOW who you're giving to. Local food banks, a needy neighbor....