Heads up folks...just received a phone call from 985-284-3399. Asked for an individual whom retired 15 years ago. After a bit of hem-hawing around, the gentleman calling said he was with the Shriner's and that they are going to be in area and are looking for donations. I offered to take a number and have someone call him back, but he refused. Now, whether or not this is legit, there have been "Shriner call" scams in the past. Personally, it looks suspicious that he would not give a phone number for a call back. Be careful of any calls you receive asking for donations. Be suspicious of these types of calls, because it is this time of year that many scam calls start up for the holidays. Always ask for a call back number to verify that a company is legit and do not give personal/financial information over the phone. Protect yourself, folks! I personally feel that fundraiser's of any sort should be willing to give out a phone number/contact address if it is legit.
Heads up folks...just received a phone call from 985-284-3399. Asked for an individual whom retired 15 years ago. After a bit of hem-hawing around, the gentleman calling said he was with the Shriner's and that they are going to be in area and are looking for donations. I offered to take a number and have someone call him back, but he refused. Now, whether or not this is legit, there have been "Shriner call" scams in the past. Personally, it looks suspicious that he would not give a phone number for a call back. Be careful of any calls you receive asking for donations. Be suspicious of these types of calls, because it is this time of year that many scam calls start up for the holidays. Always ask for a call back number to verify that a company is legit and do not give personal/financial information over the phone. Protect yourself, folks! I personally feel that fundraiser's of any sort should be willing to give out a phone number/contact address if it is legit.