Not only is this a scam, it is rated in the top ten of a study of scammers, using less than tan percent of the money raised for charitable purposes. Stay far away!
- It was Emily! An upbeat, but definitely a robo call about a "hotel" I recently stayed at. Hmm, what hotel could that be? I wonder… Where did I stay? Was it Laucala Island Resort in Fiji, or perhaps it was Raj Palace Hotel in India, or could it have been the Four Seasons Hotel in New York, or Hotel President Wilson in Switzerland. I know, I bet it was the Lover’s Deep British submarine Hotel in St.Lucia. I like this place.. I spend a lot of time there because its quiet and you can see the fish swimming by...
- Oh Ya! I won something too. How wonderful. I never win anything. It’s always spend – spend – spend - spend money and never win. I feel so lucky. I am jumping with joy. I think I will make a hot cocoa and put extra marshmallows on top with some rainbow sprinkles and have some crumpets too, mmmm hot cocoa and crumpets… my favorite..
I answered the phone because they kept on asking for my wife when leaving a message. It wasn't a robocall as far as I'm aware, but rather a male individual asking for donations towards the Florida Troopers & Police Association.
Needless to say, I immediately disconnected the call thereafter and proceeded to block the number. Caller ID states "Local Call Area". Obviously, not local for us where we're located.
Not only is this a scam, it is rated in the top ten of a study of scammers, using less than tan percent of the money raised for charitable purposes. Stay far away!