334-578-0114
AL, US
"No Name" called
2013-11-05 17:13:03
Unknown
Number called at 7:51pm. I didn't answer. Call ID said "Montgomery, AL".
Apr21
Apr21
2013-10-01 15:32:05
Unknown
Some friendly advice.  If you want to make a point about your charity, next time make sure the Caps Lock is not selected on your key board.  Screaming at people is the fastest way to shut them down,...or was that the point you were trying to make?
Apr21
Apr21
2013-10-01 15:26:21
Non-profit Organization
Got a call from 334-578-0114 on 17Sep13 at 7:31 pm CST.  My wife pledged $20.00.  We got a pledge card in the mail with a website address of www.childs-wish.org on it.  There is no such website or address.  This is a SCAM with capital letters.  Check out the BBB website for this charity that is also known as Children's Charity fund.
https://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/ ... arasota-fl-1838
Anne
Anne
2013-06-04 02:48:14
Unknown
Keeps calling  between 8 and 9 PM asked for me by my first name when my husband answered the phone.  Calls doesn't leave message. Called the number went to a 'magic jack' answer service. This has got to be someone running a scam beware !!
Bama Girl
Bama Girl
2013-02-23 18:36:33
Unknown
I am a caregiver for an elderly Mother.  I answered the phone and they asked for her by First Name. I told them that I was her daughter and she couldn't come to the phone and what message did I need to give her. They said they would call back. They didn't sound happy.  

Mother is on the No Calling List so I need to report these people to them.

Thanks for your help.
Tired of being asked for money
Tired of being asked for money
2013-02-14 07:55:30
Unknown
Got home and had a message from this number. All that was on the recording was heavy breathing and then a woman started coughing and hung up.  I read the previous entries about this number and realized they have called numerous times. They won't remove your number from their system.
CHRIS DAVANPORT
CHRIS DAVANPORT
2012-07-19 16:34:56
Non-profit Organization
I WORK FOR FIREFIGHTERS BURN FUND. WE ARE LEGITIMATE TO MY KNOWLEDGE, HOWEVER ONLY 20% GOES TO THE CHILDREN BECAUSE WE ARE PAID EMPLOYEES. PLUS WE HAVE TO MAKE THE BROCHURES WE SEND OUT. AND PAY FOR MAILING COSTS. THEN THEIR IS RENT FOR THE OFFICE, UTILITY BILL, PLUS WE HAVE TO PAY FOR THE NUMBERS WE CALL. IM SORRY THAT WE CALL SO LATE AT NIGHT. AND THAT SOMETIMES YOU ANSWER AND NO ONE SAYS ANYTHING THIS IS BECAUSE OF A DELAY IN THE PHONE SYSTEM. IM ALSO SORRY THAT SOME OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE SOMETIMES RUDE. THE SMALLER CHARITIES LIKE THIS ONE HAVE TO USE TELEMARKETING, BECAUSE WE ARENT WELL KNOWN LIKE UNITED WAY. (CEO MADE $350,000 LAST YEAR BY THE WAY)  WE DONT ASK FOR ANY INFO WE DONT ALREADY HAVE WE MAY SAY WE DONT HAVE YOUR ADDRESS, THE REASON WE DO THIS IS TO SEE IF YOU REALLY WANT TO GIVE, OR YOU ARE JUST TRYIN TO GET US OFF THE PHONE. SO IN CONCLUSION GIVE OR DONT GIVE THIS IS UP TO YOU BUT I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO CHECK OUT EVERY CHARITY AND NEVER GIVE YOUR BANK OR CREDIT CARD INFO TO ANYONE OVER THE PHONE FOR ANY REASON!  AND PLEASE BE NICE TO THE PEOPLE CALLING YOU. WE ARE JUST LIKE YOU. WE HAVE TO WORK FOR A LIVING TOO . AND OUR JOB REALLY SUCKS! TELL US A JOKE OR SOMETHING! WE NEED A SMILE!
Attn: CULLMAN & CHRIS
Attn: CULLMAN & CHRIS
2012-06-07 01:57:59
Unknown
Dear CULLMAN & CHRIS,

Isn't it ironic that both of you really, really, REALLY, support this charity.

And isn't it ironic that:

1) of everyone typing their names on the boards, only you 2 type your names in ALL CAPS
2) of everyone typing their message, only you 2 type yours in ALL CAPS
3) that both of your messages are back to back
4) that both of your messages are dated the same day
5) that you both use the same, ALL CAP, abbreviation "DED.", for deductible

If these charities are so legitimate, why is the same person typing in their defense under different names?

If it smells like a rat, looks like a rat, and walks like a rat.....chances are, it's a rat.

Have a nice scamful day :)
United Way
United Way
2012-06-07 01:43:12
Unknown
Dear Cullman,

Again, you sound like someone who works for them. Regarding the United Way only giving 5%, I have personally worked with, raised money for, & helped disburse local United Way Funds raised for the local community. I have sat in the Disbursement Committee meetings, along with 30 other people from the community and local industries, which are the primary donors and want to ensure their $200,000 is used appropriately. This committee decides which agencies get what amount. We start off with the total amount raised, which is typically posted in the local newspaper, & we go through the amounts requested by the agencies requesting "X" amount of dollars. We distribute it by need and cause of the agency, their ability to justify AND document how they have spent previous allocations from the United Way, adjusting amounts as needed, until EVERY dollar is distributed. The United Way is a great way to help a lot of great community agencies. There are probably 30-40 agencies that will verify that per community, and not just someone typing in ALL CAPS that says "this is a great agency that I have donated to before and it is tax deductible".
SCAM
SCAM
2012-06-07 01:27:39
Unknown
Dear Cullman,

Sounds like you work for them. Can't speak for the Last Wish Foundation, although it sounds like to me they are trying to link as close as possible to the Make A Wish foundation, which everyone knows is a legitimate foundation. Regarding the Firefighter Burn Fund, my brother-in-law has been a firefighter for 30 years and has never heard of a Firefighter Burn Fund or them helping anyone. I would think a firefighter would know of a foundation that helps his fallen brothers.
man57
man57
2012-04-26 02:06:47
Non-profit Organization
Were on donot call list. These people still call we donot give to anyone over the phone. We only give to local organizations. Why would you call someone at 9pm on a week night for a donation? Makes you wonder.....
Kelly Spence
Kelly Spence
2012-04-02 12:08:15
Non-profit Organization
Recieved a call from this company.I agreed to make a donation.And recieved an invoice in the mail.From Birmingham,Alabama but...after reading this I am not sending it.Will just send mine to St.Judes.At least I know where it is going.
ccinbama
ccinbama
2012-03-22 02:59:07
Unknown
I got a call from 'A Childs Wish of Alabama' tonight around 9pm, wanting to get a donation, I asked if it was the Make A Wish Foundation and she said no, A Childs Wish of Alabama they only take care of Al. children, if I would let her send me a tax number and my address, they could send info, I asked if there was a web site I could check out first she said all that would be in my letter, I told her no I would not give out my address for her to send something too without seeing a web site. She said we already have your address, we need furher info. I told her I would give her nothing unless she gave me the web site name, she was silent and I hung up. I cannot find a web site A childs wish of Alabama. It is a scam they want your social security number also. Hang up on them, how sad they are using childrens illness to gain money.
Bibbs Gamber
Bibbs Gamber
2012-03-06 01:05:15
Non-profit Organization
I am concerned that company is a fraud.  Does anyone know the ceo of the company?
gamma gamma
gamma gamma
2012-01-11 02:12:11
Non-profit Organization
I got the call and asked for more info and they sent me the letter when I agreed to give $20.

However one quick visit to http://www.charitynavigator.org and I changed my mind. On that site just by coincidence I just happened to see a list of "Charities Performing Similar Types of Work" and I saw my college frat's PUSH America charity on there.  When I compared our "score" with Childrens Wish I knew they would never get a penny from me.  In fact if they call again they will get a rude welcome.

If you want to give money to a charity that is a great thing.  Do your research first.
Connor
Connor
2011-11-29 02:36:00
Unknown
Our caller ID shows:

334-578-0114
Montgomery, AL

This number keeps calling, but when someone answers there is no one on the line.  Called back the number and it just rang.  I get these calls weekly.  Wish they'd stop.
Smiths Resident
Smiths Resident
2011-11-21 02:02:20
Non-profit Organization
I have received several phone calls from 334 578-0114 asking for a donation to "A Child's Wish Association of America".  Information came through the mail and I was in the process of writing a check when I had a strong hunch to check the internet to see if they were legitimate.  I'm so glad I did.  Thanks to each of you for sharing your experiences.
Candace Crane
Candace Crane
2011-11-18 00:14:19
Unknown
Calls regularly but no person speaks.
Kim
Kim
2011-11-09 18:16:29
Unknown
All it said on the caller ID was Montgomery, AL. I did not answer and they did not leave a message. Now, looking at this page, glad I didn't answer. The phone look up for the number says it is a place called "Abe's Place." Can't stand scams. Shame.
M3
M3
2011-11-07 23:41:39
Unknown
If you truly work for a reputable organization, you follow rules and regulations.  You identify yourself IMMEDIATELY and state your purpose.  Your organization removes me from their list if I ask.  You do not curse me when I ask to be removed.  You call within the lawful times for true charitable organizations to call.  I think it's you who is the sad person, for not realizing that there are more than enough scams out there that people are foolish not to question telemarketers and the organizations they represent.  Oh, and if you're going to positively represent your non-profit, you should learn proper internet etiquette, and how to spell.  "UR" and "U"is not a word.
Larrr
Larrr
2011-10-22 01:24:56
Unknown
Yes  why  dont you get on the  National  Do not  call   list  like i  did then you can  report the number   an they will check it out for  you an stop the  calls.
A.Nony-Mous
A.Nony-Mous
2011-10-21 23:05:33
Unknown
Recv'd a call from 334-578-0114; when I answered, there was no response, just silence.
KimWSSmith
KimWSSmith
2011-10-13 23:49:55
Unknown
those scammers ring the phone at all times of the day and as late as 11:00PM. Most of the time we just let it ring until they stop.

I picked up the phone 3 times and whoever the scammer is hangs up when I speak. I have a clear authoritative sounding voice. I presume they are looking for weaker sounding sheep to fleece.

There is a stunt you can use to frustrate them if you're in a playful mood and have about an hour to spend on speed dial: give them as many hang-up calls as you can for whatever time you feel like spending while screwing around with those freaks. My record is 230 hang up calls in one hour of play. I used that tactic on a computerized system that never connects you to a living person. On one occasion when I was on my 300th such call to one of those organizations: a real live person actually answered!
When they call you: the call is free. When you call them and they answer; they pay, on average $1. That's $1 times 300 calls. See where this is going?
Huntsville, AL Resident
Huntsville, AL Resident
2011-10-13 23:46:11
Prank Call
13-Oct-2011 @ 6:40 PM.  Received a call from this number.  I answered, "Hello?"  Nothing.  Not even heavy breathing.  I said, "Hello?" a 2nd time, and still nothing.  A few seconds later, the caller hung up.  I received a very similar call from another number about 2 or 3 nights ago.  It's very strange that they call and then just hang up.
CULLMAN
CULLMAN
2011-09-22 01:52:31
Non-profit Organization
THESE CALL ARE FROM T-1 DIALERS AND IT COULD BE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE CALLING YOU. THE NUMBER IS USED BY ANYONE USING A T-1 DIALER CALLING YOUR AREA. SO WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL FROM ONE OF THESE NUMBERS FIND OUT WHAT GROUP THEY ARE WITH AND THEN ASK THEM EXACTLY WHAT CITY THEY ARE CALLING FROM. CHILDS WISH AND THE FIREFIGHTERS BURN FUND BOTH ARE EXCELLENT CHARITIES AND ACTUALLY HELP CHILDREN RIGHT HERE IN ALABAMA. I GIVE TO THEM BOTH EVERY YEAR AND HAVE DONE ALL THE RESEARCH. THEY ARE GREAT CHARITIES AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT EXPIRIENCES WITH THEM EVERY TIME THEY CALL
stumpy
stumpy
2011-09-21 02:12:27
Unknown
hung up when my answering machine came on.
gulfcoastkid
gulfcoastkid
2011-09-13 22:45:55
Unknown
Got a call from this number, no voice mail message was left. when I called back from the caller ID (only gave number and Montgomery Al.) was told the Magic Jack customer couldn't take call and leave message. This is NOT going to happen!!!
freedove
freedove
2011-09-02 20:14:55
Unknown
Then they should properly introduce themselves and politely explain all of the facts, to include percentages and exactly where people's donations are going, you have the right to know that.  And Do Not hang up when you are asked a legitimate question.
Ben
Ben
2011-09-01 23:27:44
Unknown
I never give to callers and please type out your sentences and don't use text type.
Anony
Anony
2011-08-19 23:11:35
Unknown
Can you answer/explain this: http://www.sos.wa.gov/print.aspx?url=http://w ... ?charity_id=831  You say Alabama, this says Florida.  This says only 11% goes to people in need.  Who gets the other 89% percent?
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