This number has called us five times so far and will never leave a message. We don't pick up calls from unknown numbers, and the Caller ID on this one simply says "ILLINOIS CALL." A search of the number reveals a Mary Riley who lives on North Hamilton in Chicago -- a person we don't know. In her defense, her number may be spoofed by some scammers.
At 1:20 pm this afternoon I received a call from this number - they have been calling EVERY friggin' day! I decided to answer - had to wait a few seconds for a response. I then said if they didn't stop the harrassing phone calls, they would be reported. I hung up with some sort of a response, which I ignored. Don't know if it'll work - we'll see!!!
It is WTTW, the public television station in Chicago. However, I think this caller must be a fundraising outfit outsourced by the station who will likely take a big bite out of any money you pledge.
When I picked up, the lady asked for me by name. I asked who she was and that's how I came to find out the WTTW connection. I asked her to please stop calling and hung up. By law they now have to stop. I guess $100 a year isn't enough and they want to get blood out of a turnip.
These tactics of calling incessantly and hanging up are pure harassment and makes me not want to donate in the future.