When I answer these calls, I'm tokd that collecting for charity is exempt. I've even been told that the reason they keep calling after being told not to, is that they figure at some time your situation will change or you will have a change of heart and donate.
BEWARE THIS SCAM! THESE CALL CENTER WORKERS CLAIM TO BE FROM NUMEROUS CAUSES. THEY HAVE ACTUALLY INCREASED THE NUMBER OF CALLS SINCE BEING ASKED NOT TO CALL BACK. DO NOT ANSWER. REPORT THEM TO
www.donotcall.gov
EVEN CHARITIES & BILL COLLECTORS, ESPECIALLY CALL CENTERS, ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM MAKING FREQUENT CALLS IN EXCESS. "However, if a third-party telemarketer is calling on behalf of a charity, a consumer may ask not to receive any more calls from, or on behalf of, that specific charity. If a third-party telemarketer calls again on behalf of that charity, the telemarketer may be subject to a fine of up to $11,000."
Gawd, these people are pros...My CID showed up as "ROUTING" (I have also gotten several of late with the text "SIGNAL" or "DISTRICT 2"), they asked for "Miz M****" and claimed to be with the FOP.
When I answer these calls, I'm tokd that collecting for charity is exempt. I've even been told that the reason they keep calling after being told not to, is that they figure at some time your situation will change or you will have a change of heart and donate.