Phone rang, I ignored it.  Normal procedure, these days.

No one wants to identify themeselves?

I answered & a man who said his name was Bob Wade trying to collect money for a fire department. He has been trying to harass my wife into giving him money because she hasbeen giving to our local police in Darien.

They called today and left a message only with elevator music on my voice mail.I need my two minutes they stole from me back!

blame the wonderful IRS for thier structering of TAX laws! If you had any knowledge or understanding of how carities are classified by the IRS then you would already know that there is C5/C6/C3 and so forth. And depending on whether they are a non profit charity, a non profit law enforcement agency, a non profit union and so forth...This dictates how the IRS classifies an organization and that determines the organizations tax exempt status! educate yourselve's! rather than mis-representing falsehoods on the internet cause no one else will listen to your rhetoric!

They tried to claim they are a C-3 charitable organization to be able to thawart the federal no call list.  This seems like it could happen if some how these organizations are not investigated for actual purposes.  The police have been asked if they have a organization that gives them charities: the answer is no.  Government offical business is limited to the monies made by taxes on the local, state and federal levels.  I hope someone stops these scams because some people are caring enough to write a check to a charity that would not even give them a simple tax credit.  Clearly when a person gets in your face to argue about the validity of the charity, something must be wrong.  When a boiler house operation is being done there is no limit to the pressure they could exert with unproven organization certificates.  Who would be able to verify them?  This should be illegal and the criminals want to become the friends of the police force!

Got a call from this number...they left no message.

yea i just called the number back and they did have a place to leave a message

so yea pritti much they just called laughed and hung up made no sence?

they never leave a message, when i recall no one answers. aggravating.

Called twice today...identified themselves as a police organization.  They called again this evening...when my daughter gave me the phone they hung up.

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

Like an idiot I answered this call.  It's from the Illinois Council of Police wanting donations.  They said it's not tax deductable because it only helps the police.  Which ones I have no clue.  They called me last year from a (630) area code which was out of Lombard or Oakbrook and when I looked it up someone said it wasn't legit so I never sent them money.

Same for me, Alex. Anyone have any thoughts as to why these calls are being made and if there could be malicious intentions?

They just started calling us the past three nights and like the others they do not leave a message and no way to leave a meessage for them.

When you answer they hang up and they never leave a message

This number calls us all the time.  No message.  I tried to call it back and there is no way to leave a message.