Calls today on both my telephone lines. I asked them if I could get their retirement pay.

never leave a message... seems to be restricted.... no access/info

I am a retired Deputy Sheriff and these guys are fake fund raisers.  They will claim to support law enforcement and if you send them money they will send you a "Get out of jail free card".  They keep 90% or more of any money raised.  Don't give them a dime.

Had received an evening call from CA FOP 8/19/10 using number here: (714) 551-5699.  Tonight I received a call from CA FOP from (805) 309-5544. Plan to call to get my name removed.  I agree with "lamet" -- when this kind of non-profit gives such a small percentage donation on the dollar, it's better to find other orgs/ ways to donate. It may be a non-profit technically, but not in spirit.

i got rear ended by an illegal mexican two days ago, after a hit and run, the california highway patrol said they couldn't do much even though i had this guys license plate number!! Then I get a call at 8:30p.m. from some a@@hole stating he was from Ca-fop that the message was going to be recorded, yata yata told him not interested, he persisted with his schtick told him NO!! very rude, very pissed. If there are any REAL COPS out there, these A-holes are giving you a bad name...perhaps if they took care of their citizens complaints and did "ANYTHING" about Hit and run illegal mexicans.... OBVIOUS SCAM!!!   Called San diego Sheriffs Dept. And they're looking into it.... CALL THE NON EMERGENCY POLICE NUMBER TO WHAT EVER CITY YOU ARE IN........THE REAL COPS WILL GET TIRED OF US CALLING THEM. TAKE THE POWER BACK!!!

When I called back it was a recording, but no, the person who "coughed" and pretended not to hear me was definitely not a computer.  At any rate, I haven't heard back from them again.  I was pretty steamed -- thank goodness we have this site to go to, so we can pretend we aren't completely helpless against these invasions.

Caller asked for me by first name, then said they were from a comercial fund raising outfit on behalf of the California FOP.  I asked what percentage of donations they kept and he avoided answering the question, so I hung up.

I think that is a computer.

Just got a call from CA FOP.  Asked for me by my first name, then asked again after I said, "speaking."  I told a family member it was a computer, at which point the guy on the other end got rather huffy and said he was a real person using a computer to help him.  I was starting to ask why he asked for me twice, but he decided to ignore me and go into his spiel about the Fraternal Order of Police, so I said loudly, "Don't call us again!" and hung up.  Beats me how they make any money at all.

Saw this number on my caller ID but did not leave any message

Since I had already read about "FOP" online I went ahead and answered.

As soon as the caller asked if I were (name) I said "Yes, and please remove my # from your call list."  He tried to continue w/his pitch: "Well, actually I'm calling from blah blah" but I interrupted: "I know who you are and why you're calling; remove my # from your list!"  

He said "Could you repeat that please?" and I said "Repeat which part?!"  Then he gave several obviously fake coughs and said "Oh I'm sorry if there's someone else there, I'll hang up now and call back later" and he quickly hung up.  The A***OLE!  WTF???  He totally PRETENDED he didn't hear me request to be taken off their list.  

So I called back, got the so-called customer service which made me wait 5 minutes, then it said leave a mesg after the beep, and gave an EXTREMELY loud BEEP (I swear to god, I've never heard such a loud beep before).  I was pretty pissed by then, so basically yelled into the phone "You sons of bi****s better take my # off your GD list and I left my #."

There's no way REAL police officers are involved with this FOP -- I do not believe that this outfit actually has the good of the community in mind when they make these rude, pushy, inconsiderate solicitation calls.

hang up call

CHARITY TELEMARKETING SCAMS

Feds, States Target Charity Scams
Bogus telemarketers claim to help police, firefighters, veterans
Read more: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/ftc_charity.html#ixzz0NVdJ10Qx

Massachusetts Puts Charity Telemarketers On Hold
Consumers not told fundraisers were pros
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06 ... ixzz0LA5gEkHH&D


California Sues Charities For Stealing Donations To Public Servants
Multiple lawsuits agains telemarketers, donors for deceptive practices and fraud.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/scam_alerts/scam_alerts.htm#ixzz0LA5vSxWI&D


States Warn Against Dubious Charities
Attorneys General warn citizens about professional solicitors
December 9, 2009


Consumers have to walk something of a tightrope this time of year. Holidays are always an expensive time, yet many want to support charities and worthwhile causes. But the last thing you want to do is have your contribution line the pockets of the solicitor.
In Oregon, Attorney General John Kroger unveiled a list of Oregon's 20 Worst Charities and offered tips to consumers on how to donate wisely.
"In the middle of a recession, it is more important than ever that generous Oregonians make charitable contributions to organizations that help veterans and others who are in need," Kroger said. "It is critical, however, that people donate wisely. Although many charities do great work, some are little more than scams with good-sounding names but that do little to actually help the people they claim to support."
State law requires charities to file periodic financial reports with the Oregon Department of Justice disclosing how much money the organization raised and how the funds were spent. The Department's Charitable Activities Section has identified 20 organizations (see attached) that spent more than 75 percent of the donations they collected on administrative costs and professional fundraising.
While guidelines issued by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggest that charitable organizations should spend at least 65 percent of their funds on charitable programs, every charity on the Department of Justice's list devoted less than 25 percent of their expenditures on charitable program activities.
One organization near the top of the list, Shiloh International Ministries, solicits donations to provide medical necessities and other support to needy children, veterans, and homeless persons. According to the most recent financial filings, the California-based nonprofit spent an average of $1,023,215 per year, 96.35 percent of which went to management and fundraising.
Kentucky concerns
Unscrupulous charity solicitations are not just confined to one area of the country. With double-digit unemployment rates in Kentucky, for example, more Kentucky families are in need of a helping hand this holiday season.
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says people who give to a charity should give wisely. Unfortunately, he says, there are unscrupulous or even fraudulent charities that prey on the generosity of Kentuckians.
"Every dollar donated to a reputable charity can make a difference in the life of someone who may be struggling to put food on the table or clothe a child," Conway said. "Irresponsible or fraudulent charities not only take advantage of the kindness of hard-working Kentuckians, they deprive those who need our help. Before you decide whether a charity deserves your donation, gather as much information as possible to make sure the charity is not a scam and that your donation reaches someone in need."
Both Kroger and Conway offer these tips for wise holiday giving:
? Donate to charities you know and trust.
? Be cautious of sound-alike charities and solicitors unable to answer questions.
? Always ask what percentage of your dollar goes to the cause.
? Don't be pressured into making a donation.
? Ask if the charity or solicitor is registered with the Office of the Attorney General.


Read more: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12 ... l#ixzz0ZI59oXXw

This phone number is calling to do fund raising for the California State Fraternal Order of Police. 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 California police officers and the people that call are trying to help them raise money so they can do even more good.

Person asked for my wife.  Said he was from the California Fraternal Order of the Police.