I just got a call from some guy with a very smooth, well rehearsed script. First, he asked for "Thomas". I told him he had the wrong number. He then replied, "No. I don't have the wrong number, just the wrong name." He then tried to state that he was with the Fraternal Order of Police based out of Tallahassee. I quickly interrupted him and stated, "No...You do have the wrong number! This number is on the Do Not Call List and you are now in violation. Do not call this number again or you will need the Police when I hunt you down!" I then hung up.
Caller ID showed: Pompano Beac FL, (754) 307-0408, POMPANOBCH, FL
Said he was from the Fraternal Order of Police, Headquarters based out of Tallahassee. Rehearsed smooth delivery; he immediately informed me this call would be recorded; which sounded unusual: attempt to psychologically intimidate me by telling me I am being recorded, then ask for money? My gut feeling: a scam because this number has no history on the net as a legitimate charity.
I interrupted his delivery to ask "why aren't entire cities hunting him down and hitting him in the face REALLY hard", and then I hung up. I have to wonder if he is taking advantage of the recent rash of law enforcement killings.
I just got a call from some guy with a very smooth, well rehearsed script. First, he asked for "Thomas". I told him he had the wrong number. He then replied, "No. I don't have the wrong number, just the wrong name." He then tried to state that he was with the Fraternal Order of Police based out of Tallahassee. I quickly interrupted him and stated, "No...You do have the wrong number! This number is on the Do Not Call List and you are now in violation. Do not call this number again or you will need the Police when I hunt you down!" I then hung up.
Called at 8:10 AM and said he wanted to talk to Robert meaning he had my name probably as sometime I had donated to a policemans fund who sold my name to the racketeers. I told him to remove me from his G Dmn'd list but they continue to call from another phone number. I will donate to the policeman's fund only when they accept my money in person.
Area code is from Florida but from the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale area on the east coast not the panhandle. I agree with all the above -- now that the holidays are here, all the scammers are coming out of the woodwork. Only give to those charities that you know and trust.