got a general call from a Cynthtia -- her message was vague only asking me to call her back -- caller Id said C and M and the phone number was 972-702-2955. She did not state what her business was or why she was calling.
received call from Bob Jackson on business line. Asked for owner and pushy for details of when he would return. very vague and evasive when I pushed him for more info about his company name or what the call was regarding. Caller ID came up C and M.
This is a legitimate organization and very worthy of support. They help children as well and others in the community to have a better quality of life, some of the finest people I know run this organization!
Just received a call from this number from a real nice sounding older man named "Gilbert" this morning wanting a donation for a local shriner childrens circus. I said I would like to donate. He asked that I put the check in a ziplock bag and slip it under the doormat. Thinking that is a peculiar way of doing business I then googled the number and found these posts. As I was reading them I got the second phone call (972.702.8600) from the lady("Denise")she wanted to verify my address and I told her I felt uneasy putting money under my doormat and if there was a website or an address for her charity. She then said she would have to put me on hold to go and get it. From the other posts I read that is when they would get disconnected. I asked her why she didn't know the website or address of the charity she was working for and she replied, "I'm new". I told her I believe her call was a scam and hung up. At that point I contacted the Shriner's and they are already aware of this scam. They told me they never send couriers out to pick up checks. I called our local police and gave them my information and they were already aware of it as well, and I also contacted the Texas Attorney General.