Got this call, did not pick up, on pay-as-you-go cell phone so calls cost me money, number from caller ID.  How do we stop these calls?

call this number back, It was the Furtornal order for the state and local police

Its the Fraternal Order of Police.  Asking for donations for families with fallen officers and what not...good cause.

We get calls from this and like numbers every day. Every year my husband gives money to the state firefighters and police, they call from a completely different number then this and always in the early spring.

Last night he tried to question these people about it and as soon as he asked it they hung up on him. Red flags are all over these numbers on different sites.

360-230-1600
360-547-1900
877-749-7846
253-275-3600
425-437-0640
228-209-8325

List of the numbers recently we've been called by them, sometimes the same number will say they're with different things.

He started off with the "you're not in trouble" line. Then he asked me to spell my first and last name for him. I told him he already should have that info since he asked for me by name when he called. He then asked for my street address. I asked him for his name, home, address and phone number. He started with the "my headset is malfuctioning routine" then he hung up!
Definitly a scam! Don't give tell these jerks anything about youself.

This guy calls and starts off with the "don't worry you are not in trouble" line. I tried telling him to stop calling because my number is in the Federal "Do Not Call" registry. He initiated a recording that went on for minutes. At the end of it, I called into the number back and reached this lady who tells me that they have the rights to call me, no matter I tell them not to. I filed a complaint with the Federal "Do Not Call" registry. Hope this WAFOP gets to stop spam calls.

They are not a scam.  I questioned the various differnet phone numbers as well....they have so many diff lines that they have to use more numbers.  It is the Fraternal Order of police and the Memorial. They were nice and are doing fundraisers for a good cause.

Legit. It was the Fraternal Order of Police. They weren't pushy. Just told us about the programs they are working on.

Got a call from them this morning. It was after 10, but nothing came up besides "Marysville WA" with the number.
The guy was pretty nice, though I too got the whole "don't worry, you're not in trouble" (I should hope not, I don't even GO to Marysville WA!)and "Isn't it nice to know that our police forces are here for you when you need them?" And thinking about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and all that. Told me about how many way their payment options could be held and so forth..

Anyway,he told me he'd understand if we said no, which we did, as if I want to donate to the police, I'll do it locally, not for a city over an hour away from our home.

So, he asked if he could call back in 6 months or so. We'll have to see if they wait that long!

(Oh..and for the people on the DNC list..I am too and have been from the beginning. But unfortunately I think this kind of call falls under the charities/political calls that "don't count", so they can still call whenever they want to..ugh!)

Have received three calls from "Police Mem Fund" starting a week or so ago. I've been on the National Do Not Call Registry for 1.5 years; this is one of the few that's slipped through the cracks. I haven't answered yet, though next time I may, and have a bit of fun.

Called asked for the lady of the house.  My husband said I wasn't home.  Caller said he was calling for Fratnernal Order of Police and wanted donations.  My husband said, "Oh good, I know she will want to talk to you, she's a detective."  Which I am.  They hung up.  He keeps calling them and they keep hanging up!

Just received a call from this number.  I did not answer the phone and from the other posts here, I'd say that I'm glad I didn't.

They're calling at all hours of the day. Won't leave a message on my answering machine. I'm going to report them on the national Do Not Call registry. If they are truly a qualified non-profit agency and really want to help our very deserving police, they would and should not be operating in this way.

I am getting several calls a day from the "Police Mem Fnd" as it says on my caller id.  Each call is a different number.  Area Code 360 or 253.  It is never the same number twice.  This has to be a scam.

They were quick and polite and not pushy. Just calling about supporting our local police forces.

they call way before 9 am ever day...even though ive asked them 3 times to please remove my number from there list.

Also called me... on a pay as you go phone.  Jerks, how do we stop them?

These are not Police Officers.  They do not represent any Police Agency.  Do not give them any information.

I received a call from this number last night, asking for money for a police memorial fund.  When I asked what percentage of the money collected actually went to the police, the man calling said "I'm sorry, I'm having trouble hearing you.  I think there's a problem with my headset" and then he hung up on me.  My dad is a retired police officer and was here during the call.  He told me not to donate to these groups because the overhead takes the vast majority of the money.

these f***ers just called me too and started with the cheesy line "don't worry, you're not in trouble, blah blah."

I'm on the do not call list but evidently they ignore it.

called us at 8:45 this morning. Saturday morning. I was asleep. This jerk asked to call for "the lady of the house", said he was with the police, said, "don't worry, you're not in trouble, blah blah."

This organization is headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, but utilizes the 3rd party telemarketing services of a group in Auburn, WA that uses the following numbers: 253-275-3600 and a call back number of: 877-367-5564.

If you have an issue with this organization, you are welcome to file with BBB for resolve. If you have an issue with this organization's 3rd party telemarketing group in Western WA, we suggest that you file a separate complaint against the telemarketing group with the WWA BBB at: www.bbb.org for resolve.

They are a charitable organization.  Asking for donations for the police memorial fund.  www.wafop.com

Since my last message, they have called my wife twice (she picked up both times and said to NOT CALL AGAIN.  They said they wouldn't call for six months.) and another time today that I didn't answer.  Enough blogging and emails.  I'm going to the AG.  At this point, it's harassment.

If you are going to donate $ to charity, initiate it yourself and deal directly with that organization.  The AG's office has rules for tele-fundraisers specifically. These people could care less about rules.  Put a stop to this BS.  (the "charity" rule mentioned in an earlier post actually says charities have to stop calling you for six months, while private biz has to stop forever.)

Some day, the Police or Fire Dept are going to call with an emergency, and I'm not going to answer, thinking it's these idiots.  How ironic that THEY are the dazard to public safety.

This number called me on my phone which is on the "do not call" list.  Why doesn't the FCC treat such violations as an automatic OUT?  Jerks!

www.wafop.com

donate when you can.  every charity is for a good cause.  the FOP is a great fund to help out family members of police that have been injured or killed on duty!

It is not a scam. its the FOP and Memorial fund.  I had been getting continous calls as well and so i finally answered to get rid of them...they must use a dialer type system and keep calling till someone answers.  But they are legit...just persistent :)

I've had quite enough now.  I contacted the organization via the email on their website, giving a detailed account of my experiences with their fundraisers.  I also shared with them 800notes.com to illustrate how these jerks are giving a worthy charity a bad name.  NO RESPONSE.  I got another call from 253-275-3600 (POLICE MEM FND) on 6/22.  I tried calling the WSFOP directly but it just rang.  Today I got another call from 360-547-6127 (POLICE MEM FND) and another hang-up.  Tried calling it back.  ring-ring-ring.  I'll keep stacking these up at dnc.gov but now it's time to call the WA state AG.  ENOUGH!  We donate plenty enough to charity on OUR terms.  I hate to make a point at the expense of potentially honest and worthy people, but NOT ANOTHER DIME to anyone until this business STOPS!  Sorry.

Repeat calls, no message, hang-ups if I don't answer. If I answer, I am asked to give $$ after listening to the person's rapid fire speech. They talk over me without listening to my response or request to be on the do not call list.  They claim they can't hear me and keep talking. One said wait a minute, I have a problem with my connection, and hung up after I said three times I don't give money over the phone.  Have received up to 3 different representatives calling in one day from this number.  Pain in the...