Someone has been calling my phone always after 7.30 PM since December , incessantly. Does not leave a message and the caller ID says LA FOP LODGE.
I am convinced that this is a scam. I am on the "no call" list.

They call I don't answer, caller ID is a blessing. They are scammers. i do not give anyone money the state of California and NObama have taken it all. Call the White House for handouts.

received a call from them last night- didn't recognize the number or caller ID - unplugged the phone

I did not know that they were fake.ThankYou for the insight.

Just got a call from LA FOP LODGE 1 from 213-289-5512 I picked up, but they hung up.

you have been conned or are one of them....

called me twice in a row with caller ID all i did was hang up right away,....id said LA FOP Lodge 1.

if they persist...they will get rude response as i know its a scam.

They have been doing this same thing for 30 years, ever since Mitch Gold found out how to get around the law, he took in 27 million and went to prison for 8 year for doing it, Joe Shambaugh was picked up in August of last year for doing it and is facing 22 federal felony counts, But these clowns think they can still rob the public and use the very techniques that many states have told these people not to use.


When these people call, it is called badge fraud, we are currently tracking about 1200 phone number they use to scam people.  The FOP, the Officer Down Foundation, The Police Protective Fund, Phil Leconte, David Deirks, David Fair, June Mellon. What a bunch of has been illegal fundraisers. There is a new day coming. I promise you that much.


Sometimes these people tell you they need bullet proff vests forthe officer, what a crock, when is the last time you saw a cop with out one. These people raise millions using Mitch Golds techniques, and then laugh in your face, the courts face that told them to stop. California during "Operation False Charity"  last year told them again, Missouri got a 450,000 judgement from them for committing fraud in that state. FOP Officer down foundation, police protective fund, it does not matter, they are all the same, they lie to you to get you to donate.

Some people are trying to protect other people like this program, www.badgefraud.org

This is a total scam, 90% of your money gets eaten up by the professional fundraiser, then they take half a million in management expenses for 3 members of 1 family. These people are taking money raised in the name of officers killed in the line of duty and are using it to fund million dollar houses and bentleys. Look up Civic Development Group is you want to see some of the riches these people aquire on the backs of dead cops. Its disgusting.

Mitch Gold knows all about the sales techniques they are using on you, they are unethical at best, and outright fraud at worst, not one single peopson that calls you from these companies is a cop, but they all say it all day long, this is so and so with the nashville police or the montgomery county sheriff. They sau things like dont worry, your not in trouble or anything when you know your not, they are trying to intimidate you and get you out of your comfort zone so they can move in for the kill on your wallet. They divert your attention with a great sounding program while they pick your pocket while you are in the ether of the pitch.

Dont forget if you get a call, get as much info as possible and post it to every site like 800notes so you can help to catch these people, your neighbors will love you, we promise. and call your local cops and sheriff and media, they especially hate these people because it is their kids they are taking the money from.

Never give over the phone, the guy on the other end is about 90% fraud 10% real program. Just enough to get you to give them unrestricted funds so they can spend it on diners at ruth chris steak house and booze. The fop is a club. The Officer Down Foundation is a scam. Similar, but the FOP is legal but I still would not give them a dime. I might buy a gift or two for the christams with cops or cops for kids, but I would give the toy, not the money. Plus I would feel better since I made it personal for the kid, cash is never personal.


Now we are monitoring this phone number too, look like a new one.

They also have a bunch of numbers under police protective fund.


http://www.pfcl.org/Most_Wanted.html

http://fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wztv_vid_4058.shtml

http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12576824#

http://www.pfcl.org/Badge_Fraud_Videos.html

http://www.pfcl.org/Officer_Down_Foundation.html

Dont forget to report this scam to your local police and media, they dont like this kind of stuff. These people are using fraudulent techniques and I dont think they can stop on their own. The courts in several states have not been able to stop them. I bet we can, and we can quick if you call your local police, sheriff and media.

called trying to order a big mac and other random foods not on our menu. pretended to have a terrible accent.

This phone number is calling to do fund raising for the Los Angeles County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1. I have called the number.  It directs you to a customer service department that can answer questions, help you donate, or anything else related to the FOP. Also, there?s information on www.cafop.org . Plus, you can contact them there with any questions or requests.
The FOP is doing a lot of really great things for LA County police officers and the people that call are trying to help them raise money so they can do even more good.

they call me all the time - even late at night! I don't answer, but it's very annoying. They never leave a message either

Same as previous poster. Always calls in the evening, for several weeks now. Very annoying! We screen, and it hangs up, leaves no message. Caller ID: LA FOP LODGE. We're also on the Do Not Call list! Next may try picking up and telling them to STOP if there's an Opt Out option. It has worked for similar callers in the past.

See: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-323-208-3948

Some charity scam. Seemed like pre-recorded message with pause/play, or very well scripted.