My story goes the same as mentioned above, the woman's name that called me was Lauri Anderson.
When I told her I had no record of sending her a check in March of 2012, and I wanted the truth of her
phone call, she became VERY Irate!  and telling me how I was using NFIB services without paying
for them and how wrong that was of me!  finally.......after she was mad enough, she started telling the
truth of the call and that it's money for lobbyist to go up against obamacare!! caller ID was marked private,
she did however give me the number 800-227-8514. and letting me know a supervisor would be calling
me with all the little details that I was asking about!! she also got real rude as to the boss had given her
my name, and like if I didn't go ahead with this I was going against what my boss had requested. I didn't
let her know that my boss is also my husband and he doesn't fool with any of this, that's how she got my
name. I agree they are Telepest!!

I received a call from a woman at a residential number asking us about renewing our membership for NFIB.  We are currently members, and we did want to renew.  However, she could not provide me with documentation before I gave her our credit card number.  She said she could only send a receipt afterwards.  I felt uncomfortable with that and asked if I could call her back.  She gave me the 800-227-8514 to call back.  I searched for the number and found this website.  I then went to the NFIB website and the number wasn't listed there.  I called the 800 number on the NFIB website, and they were able to transfer me throught to a call center and then to the woman that originally called me, who makes calls from her home.  So the number is legit in regards to NFIB.

Yep. NFIB. They call several times a week, trying to get my boss to "renew", which is another word for a "donation". Supposedly, the NFIB lobbies for legislation in favor of small businesses. But "membership" 1) doesn't seem to have improved this small business's situation, and 2) is too expensive.

It's not always the same guy, but they call and blabber, blabber about how looooong the boss was a member, and how they have "other levels" of membership. I'm sure they're trained to get whatever they can.

Not only do these telemarketers from NFIB's Boca division call and solicit for more and more money each year(you can be a member of NFIB for only $125, so remember that when they call), they use FAKE names!  They totally disrespect the members and truly SCAM them.  Great organization?  Maybe they used to be, but they are all about the money now.

Got a call from 800 227 8514, caller claimed to be from NFIB.  This is a great organization, we are members.

The problem is that she (Andi Hall) said that she could not send an invoice for the membership, we should either use a credit card or do an automated check transaction to pay for the membership renewal.  then they would send us a receipt.

Sorry, but this smells like NFIB is being scammed.  If not, NFIB needs to change their act, this is crazy to ask someone to give the keys to their credit card or bank account by phone to an unknown caller.

If anyone out there works for NFIB, suggest you call 800 227 8514 and ask whoever answers the phone to "share with you the benefit of their thinking."

Most of you need to start reading the "news" part of the newspaper instead of just the comics. NFIB is the largest most influential business organization in America according to surveys by Fortune Magazine. The members of NFIB set the agenda and move the legislation that affects all your businesses. They were recently the lead plaintiff in the biggest case to be heard by the Supreme Court since Brown vs Board of Education (NFIB vs Sebelius) (Obamacare). If you are not a member, then you are letting the businesses that are members pay your way. However, they are also making the decisions on legislation for you. This is a true grassroots organization. If a rep comes to your door; LISTEN TO HIM! HE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND!

Same story, caller says she's from NFIB re renewing membership for my boss.  I took her name and number to call back, then called NFIB directly to ask about her.  She is legit, they said, out of a different office, I am supposed to deal with her.

This is the number that a lady named Sandra Harris gave... said she worked for NFIB and wanted to "renew" our membership (we are not currently members)... I looked up the number and it belongs to a company called Paetec... I do not believe this is a legitimate call.

It is important to be careful when it comes to phone calls asking for money!  If you aren't sure just have them send someone to your office.  

NFIB is a legitimate organization that has made some substantial headway on saving small business.

You shoud never have to argue with a caller regarding any matter, however, it is important that all small business looks at their attitude.  Are we really too busy to participate in saving our own businesses?  Everyone should take a look at the bills that NFIB killed that would have put us out of business.  Just sayin!

At our business phone, we received a call from "Emily" to process automatic credit card renewal for NFIB membership. She wants my boss to call back to 800-227-8514 to authorize details of the card number and amount to charge. She knew the bosses name and was very insistent claiming not to be a telemarketer. She glossed over and would not answer why her call did not contain CallerID or CallerName and came in as Private.

I received a call that was also blocked. She asked for my boss & when I told her he wasn't in she proceeded to "pretend" she had his cell number somewhere but could not locate it. When I wouldnt give it to her she seemed a little irratated. She then left a message with me for him stating she was leaving the office soon & needed a call back right away regarding his update for his business. I was a little unsure of all this so I looked up the phone number online to find out that it was not what she stated. Our owner called back only to figure out that wasnt regarding a renewal for something that we have & the price was insane. The number was (800) 227-8514

I received a call yesterday from a Betsy Jackson who said my account had been transfered to a regional renewal location.  My renewal is not up until August.  she asked if she could count on me to renew my membership at $1000.00 I told her absolutely not.  I have a local rep who comes in periodically and annually to renew so I think this is bogus due to the fact that she called from a private number and my renewal rate is much lower than $1000.00  everyone is looking for money in these hard economic times but never confirm info over the phone and never respond with a "Yes" answer....instead say "that is correct".  That way they can't record you saying yes and use it to their advantage.

Received a call from this number and "Logan Case" was very rude! If we are interested we would call back,we are not! She just kept on running her mouth and would not take NO for an answer
It would benefit them to just send information out and not call businesses, I have other important things to do other than argue with someone calling from NFIB!!

NFIB is definitely legitimate and has been around since the 1940's. They have a phone renewal crew out of Boca Raton. These guys are ruthless they'll tell you anything to get your check. You can always say to send somebody to your business.

Dave Allen
NFIB calling regarding 1099 Reporting requirements.
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NFIB calling from 561-988-8417

I've gotten these calls from NFIB previously, so I recognize the call as coming from NFIB.  True, they give you an 800 number to call them back. I believe that's done as a courtesy, and as an opportunity to avoid having someone ask you to call them back at your expense so they can hit you up for re-upping your membership.

My understanding is that this particular group out of Boca Raton is targeting collection of dues or re-upping memberships.  I've spoken with them several times.

I've personally elected not to re-up and this is the third campaign in which I've been targeted.   My personal opinion of the job they are doing/should be doing is immaterial to this post---but I can confirm that NFIB does work this way soliciting membership of smaller businesses.

800 numbers are not necessarily legit...this company should be more forthcoming with information if it is legit.

Realise, I am not saying it is or it isn't legit, but companies that hide behind other things usually are not on the "up and up". We need to be cautious against the scammers that are out there.

This is not a scam.  My wife has worked for NFIB in Boca for 13 years.

They usually give you a working 800 number so you can call them back to be assured it is legit.

I received a message to call this person back regarding my tax information. They identified themselves as a member of the Small Business Group I am part of. One, I am not part of a Small Business Group that would not identify themselves by the group name. Two, only my CPA and myself have tax information that I require. In the past I have been a member of the NFIB, but this year I am not due to cost cutting. This is definatley a call to beware of.

NFIB is a legit national lobby that promotes small business. I was a member at one time, but they are bulldogs when it comes to trying to get donations.

A lady called our business phone and identified herself as "Emily". She wanted my boss to call her back at 800-227-8514 to authorize the annual membership amount for NFIB to charge to his credit card. She refused to send a renewal form via USPS telling us that NFIB does not do renewals that way. (BTW, IF this is a SCAM, then sending it via USPS exposes them to a federal mail fraud charge.) "Emily" refused to answer why her CallerID was blocked Private. This certainly does not sound legitimate.

Yes...i spoke with a gentlemen by the name of Jeff Connors.  He was very knowledgeable about the issues of the NFIB and he faxed me a membership dues slip to fill out with my bank info for $100.00.  There is a phone number on the bottom out of Boca Raton, FL and their website address.  www.NFIB.com however i could not find anything with the non 800 # on the form, nor could i find a NFIB location in Boca Raton, FL.  So this could or could not be legit.  I will not be filling out my bank info and faxing it back.  Even though things do look fairly in order...never can be too safe.

I received a call from this number as well...

"National Federation of Independent Businesses". Left a message asking to call back. Strange.