Just got a call at 517PM today, Sunday. Caller ID said "Out of Area." Live fundraiser said he was calling for the Texas Fraternal Order of Police. He said they are not associated with any other fundraising organizations and do not receive any government support. Then he said that their goal is support the "objectives of the organization." Note he didn't say what those "objectives" are. However, they have called before and I have checked them out on the Texas Attorney General web site. When he asked for a donation, I said absolutely not. Then he said he understands that some people can only help at a lower level and could they count on me for at least $20? I then told him that I knew they had reported to the IRS that they collected over $3.5 million in donations but actually spent only $10,800 to help the families of officers, and that the telemarketers like him get over 75% of what they bring in. I asked him why anyone would donate to a scam operation like that. He responded by saying that maybe I could help out the next time, and hung up. Fat chance of that creep!!
Just got a call at 517PM today, Sunday. Caller ID said "Out of Area." Live fundraiser said he was calling for the Texas Fraternal Order of Police. He said they are not associated with any other fundraising organizations and do not receive any government support. Then he said that their goal is support the "objectives of the organization." Note he didn't say what those "objectives" are. However, they have called before and I have checked them out on the Texas Attorney General web site. When he asked for a donation, I said absolutely not. Then he said he understands that some people can only help at a lower level and could they count on me for at least $20? I then told him that I knew they had reported to the IRS that they collected over $3.5 million in donations but actually spent only $10,800 to help the families of officers, and that the telemarketers like him get over 75% of what they bring in. I asked him why anyone would donate to a scam operation like that. He responded by saying that maybe I could help out the next time, and hung up. Fat chance of that creep!!
Also, be advised the TFOP is a labor union and is not a charitable organization of any kind. Any money left over after the telemarketers and union officials take their huge cut might go to pay the union dues of its members.
man called - texas fraternal order of police. Wanted me to donate. I asked them to take my number off their list. My number is on the federal do not call list anyway. He said they would. They called me again the next day. When I reminded him of the previous call and asked for their specific name and location, he hung up on me.