Two days ago I answered the call from this number and the man on the line said that he was calling for an organization that encompasses all police- state, county, town. He said that they were looking for donations for the organization. He didn't say what the money was to be used for and I didn't ask. He told me that I would be receiving information in the mail within the next two to three days and then he tried to get me to commit to a dollar amount.
I told him that I would probably donate if, after I got the info and researched it I found that the organization was reputable and not a fraud. I heard a sharp intake of breath on his end. Apparently, he didn't want to hear that I would be checking. Then he said that he would transfer me to someone else to take down my information and commitment to donate the minimum $15 donation. I said, "sure". When he transferred me I hung up. No one called back.
I believe that this is a telephone scam and if not I will not donate anyway because I have an extreme dislike for aggressive donation solicitation.
I just got a call saying he was collecting for the local police, I became suspicious because our town doesn't have a local police. I called the state police and they said they do not solicit by phone. Do not give him any information, try to get his name and number. I tried on a bunch of reverse directories but they all want money. If someone has a subscription to one, they should post it on here so no one gets ripped off.
I just received a phone call from a man - with a very authoritative and aggressive voice - stating he was calling from the NJ Police Benevolent Association and he was looking for a donation. When I told him I donate regularly to my local town he said that this was different and it was for the State Police. When I reiterated that I only donate money locally he became annoyed and more aggressive. I told him I was going to hang up and did. When I looked up the phone number 'reverse phone look up' I see the number is coming from a private land line in Bernardsville NJ. I then found this site and am reporting this number so others don't think it is legitimate.
This solicitation for donations to local and state Police is a "FRAUD". The NJ State Police as well as the NJ State PBA "DO NOT SOLICITE DONATIONS BY PHONE." Local Departments solicite by mail in their towns only. If you receive a call from this number contact your local Dept. or the NJ State PBA in Woodbridge NJ.