Got a phone call this morning from 800-272-2447. I let it go to voicemail, per usual, and it left a voicemail recording claiming for me to log into my account to claim $230. It was from www.goatt203.com.  When I put the address into Google, I get a warning that it could be a phishing website so I haven't been past that warning.  I knew something was fishy about it because I don't have ATT and the recording sounded sketchy.  Looks like it's yet another scam.

Too many calls, too often. Please stop.

They DO call often, and at inconvenient times... however, it's for a good cause.

I answered and a very pleasant person was on the other end just confirming my appointment, with a gentle reminder to double up on fluids and to eat lightly before showing up...  the cal lasted 38 seconds total.

I am glad I answered... because I might have otherwise forgotten.

I do not complain about them calling when I am eligible..... but they call even when I am not eligible to donate. I still have a week before I can give and they called today!

I agree with you. If the Red Cross wants people to answer, Identify yourself. Otherwise...delete!

From what I understand, the Red Cross shops out the automated calling.  However, from speaking with some of the staff, there still seems to be an issue with integration (i.e. regional blood center vs. national organization)

call on 12/14/11, came up as unavailable (which I won't answer).  doesn't seem like a thoughtful practice to call with no ID (if indeed there is an issue with Red Cross -- and I doubt that there is -- then use "Blood Donation" or some such) and leaving no message.  Pretty much equates them with other bottom-feeding phone bank operations.

I can't donate - but other family members do - to the 'local' blood bank every time they can within the limits - is it once a month? I just don't remember. I do not see the need for the Red Cross to set up appointment times. Our blood donations go to local needs. Maybe the Red Cross is collecting for other emergencies? I think they need to talk to local hospitals about sharing what they get. Better than calling and not leaving messages. I too do not answer numbers that come up as unknown.

Same I suspect, as I had just donated to Red Cross that day!  I've requested that they no longer call me due to incompetence on their part.  Takes 3 calls to schedule a donation, I no longer bother I just go in.

Red Cross is correct.

I have asked repeatedly to remove me from their Call List, as I am no longer able to donate due to cancer.    Still get calls 4-5 times a week.

Red Cross is also stalking me - I work a lot of hours and half the time when I do manage to get in my iron is low. I tell them I'll call when I know when will work for me (I'm often traveling), and they continue to call ALL the time.

They're out of control. I get e-mails when there are blood drives near me... I LIKE the e-mails and RESPOND to the e-mails... I have told them at LEAST three times to remove me from their Call lists and I will continue to donate as often as I'm able, but they continue to call--often multiple times a day!

i work for them and know that you will basically have to threaten them that you will sue for all the calls and then you will be removed. otherwise, you will be called in a matter of weeks... i also know some people who- if you have gotten nasty about it, they will not assert your record and you may be called again within minutes.

Red Cross is stalking me! Several(blank-dead air)messages left. Fairly sure they have IDed me as a potential platelet donor (they have also called my home #), hence reason for the call.

they wouldnt be calling if they were not in need. ever think about that... there are people WAITING in hospitals for blood and you sit here and COMPLAIN about having to answer a phone call from the people trying to HELP them...

god forbid you are ever in need of blood. they wouldnt be calling if they werent in need.

If I want to give blood, I'll Call them or drop on by.  These calls have got to stop.  It's borderline harassment; especially not identifying themselves.

it cannot come up as the american red cross due to 9/11- with people who have families over seas if they see the words RED CROSS on their caller ID- they think it is in relation to them.

I've seen Red Cross calls before come up with their name, and I'll pick up then. This time it came up as "unavailable", which I don't answer. If they want people to respond, they should identify themselves.

If the identity doesn't come up on my caller id, I don't answer it.  Sometimes it says unavailable with no number or the 800 number.  On occasion, I will answer it.  Red Cross may be losing out with no identification.

Thanks for letting me know that it was the Red Cross.  The person calling, however, did not; only background office noise.

Red Cross. Wanted to schedule blood donation.

They called to confirm a donation time tomorrow.   You all better hope that people like me keep taking their calls should you or loved one ever need blood!

Red Cross blood donation for me as well.  Left message first time, have been called nearly a dozen times since, with blank messages left (no caller, only background noise).  Messages range from 1 second to 30 seconds.

Red Cross. Wanted to set up a time for blood donation. Left message first time. Called several hours later and did not leave a message.