I just received a phone call from this organization. I stopped the guy during his speech and asked him "what percent of the monies you collect do you actually give to the organizations?" He said, "well, we guarantee $75,000...." No, I said, "what percent?" The answer: 12%. Ridiculous. If they even give 12%....the rest of the monies go to pay people like him to call and aggravate people like me who are at work, trying to support my own family. I also reminded the caller that my phone number is on the "do not call" list and that he should not call me again.
Are there rules for WHEN a telemarketer can call? Just got one from this number at 8:45. Thought 9AM was the earliest they were allowed. I didn't answer, they didn't leave a message.
These are worthless people trying to steal (make) money off people and try to make you feel like you have to do it or make you feel like you are bad for not giving the low-lifes money. I say to them.... GET A REAL JOB!
Check this site...
http://www.digtriad.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=116042
THE NC Highway PATROL does NOT solicit for monies.
I just got two calls from this number within the space of an hour. Both times, a male voice left a message saying "Hello, may I speak to Shirley?" (That's my mother's name.) From that alone, I knew these folks were telemarketers, but thanks to the comments posted here, I now know that they are SCAMMERS, too.