866-332-2820
| Michelle 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
I get calls from this number at all times of the day and night, asking for charitable donations.
| ALR 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
This is happening frequently. NO one speaks then I hang up
| Doc 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Asked for my mother. Told him she isn't available, hung up immediately.
Calls come several times per day. I'm gonna shake them down; I'll keep you posted.
| Doc 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Did some research, I'm fairly certain that the Law Enforcement Education Organization is legitimate. I don't believe these calls to be sanctioned by said organization. I will investigate further, whether it means calling the local authorities in their area, or driving up there myself, these people will pay dearly. They just messed with the wrong guy. My fiends are mostly comprised of Feds and attorneys. They love when I come to them with abuses such as this.
| Doc 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
OK, this was fun for me. The shakedown is complete.
And at such an early hour!!!!!!
First call came (as I half expected), at 9:00 AM this morning (Saturday!!!!)
Me: Hello?? (I did my best to sound feeble, and vulnerable) (not easy)
Caller: Is _____ there?
Me: Maryeline (sic)? (They got the name wrong)
Caller: Yes, I'm looking for Maryelin ______
Me: Who's calling please? (at this point I knew he was about to bail, so I intervened with what I knew would hook the guy)
Is this the Law Enforcement Education Organization? Because we'd like to make a pledge!!!!
Caller: OH, YOU WOULD!!!! (He sounded absolutely shocked, and a bit more polite) How much would you like to commit?
Me: What is the MAXIMUM DONATION I can make? And what is your name, sir?
Caller: Johnny Frank. Now can we put you down for a $1,000 commitment today?
(now, I think a dim light bulb lit in "Johnny's" .... Ummmm, Brain?)
Johnny: (now he said this out loud) Wait a minute, do you really want to make a pledge? (I imagine saliva running down his chin(s) I'm going to transfer you to a supervisor.
Me: Wait Johnny Frank!!!! I want to speak to YOU!!!! You're involved with law enforcement, right?
Johnny: Hold on a minute (frantic), I'll transfer you.
Me: but, but, but Johnny......
{I was transferred} (I fully expected to hear a dial tone at this point)
Unknown Woman: Hello this is Johnny's supervisor, how can I help you?
Me: Hello, may I have your name, please?
Unknown Woman: My name is Gina Miller.
Me: Gina, may I have your direct number, so I can reach you in the future?
Gina: It's 248-352-2600
Me: and you're with a Law Enforcement Education Program?
Gina: Yes, we do Amber alert, blah, blah, blah
Me: The Amber alert system is a Federal program sanctioned by the Justice Department, tax dollars pay for that, why would you need donations?
{another tiny light bulb goes off)
Gina: Let me transfer you to my supervisor.....
Me: (waiting for the dial tone) Gina, Noooo......
Another man: This is Joe Stokes, how can I help you today? (a little too much swagger in his voice for my taste)
Me: Are you a Law Enforcement Education entity?
Joe: We are a non profit organization that makes phone calls for the Law Enforcement Education.....
Me: And how did you obtain my number?
Joe: You made a donation last year for 10 dollars, and we were just following up this year.
Me: No such donation was ever made.
Joe: Yes it was, we have a record of it.
Me: No, you don't. Joe, can I have your personal contact information?
Joe: That's Joe Stokes 248-352-2600, extension 1138
Me: So, just to clarify, you are the people who have been calling my home phone 5 to 8 times a day.
Joe: We use a computer dialling system.
Me: So, you are essentially a third party entity contracted by the Law enforcement education company to make phone calls?
Joe: That's correct
Me: May I have the name and address of YOUR organization?
Joe: (reluctantly) Associated Community Services
2977 Telegraph Rd.
Suite 3000
Northville?, MI 48034
Me: I see. Are you also aware that your callers are obnoxious, abusive, and short with people?
Joe: Well, we record every call (aren't they supposed to tell us that?) and we weed out the bad employees?
Me: Joe, It doesn't seem to be working
{One thousand light bulbs turn dark, at once)
Joe: How about we just remove you from our calling list.
Me: Yeah, how about that?
So, feel free to call Joe (if indeed that is his name) and have your number removed from that list!!! Let me know how it goes!!!!
| Dave 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
I just got a call from this Bozo. He asked if I would like to help some law enforcment effort. I cut him off and said "no, please take me off your list"... it's because I have learned to not donate money thru received calls. He immediately became combative and used a very threatening tone, saying "you don't want to help ambert alert children Dave?? What's wrong with you Dave? don't you care about children Dave??" The call lasted 8 seconds but enough to irritate me. These calls are definitely fraudulent. Do not give ANY info to this clown. NOTHING. Give to charities but not with this clown.
| zorro 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
He would not identify his company. There are other means. The police and phone company are no help in these matters and such people count on it. I will have his address in three days. It is probably a prison. He is really stupid if he thinks I cannot get to him there. Obsessive can go two ways. I bet he will not like being on the receiving end- but it will not last long- it will be over quickly.
| JM 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Called left no message -
| upset 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
calls many times a day for weeks on end. They don't give up at all. Please find out who this is and put them away.
| Helen 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
I will not answer this #, they keep calling 2 & 3 times a day. They don't leave a message. Please stop calling!!!!!
| duane 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
guess "do not call list" really does not work...
| jeannette 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
They call 2 to 3 times a day. How can we discontinue this number.
| dp 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Continually calls, nearly daily. Hangs up quickly when confronted. Then calls again, the next day.
Looking forward to them being caught and prosecuted.
| Private 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
All I got was a song called Baby Come Back - think it orignates frome somewere around Las Vegas cause ex-bf was one of his favorate sayings
| JT 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
All I got was a recording of a song "Baby come back" - thot it was and ex-bf
| Private 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
All I got was a song called Baby Come Back - think it orignates frome somewere around Las Vegas cause ex-bf was one of his favorate sayings
| J T 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
All I got was a recording of "Baby Come Back" - thought it was an EX-BF but could not understand the 866 prefix - some sick o I guesss
| Jtrib 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
All I got was a recording of "Baby come back" so thot it was as ex from Vegas but could not understand why he had an 866 no
| Missy 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
This person called my grandmother (87 years old) this morning asking for donations for the sheriff's office and whe told them that she had to pay her bills first and if she has any left over she would send it to them. They asked her to do a post-dated check and she told the man that she wasn't sure if there was going to be any money left over after paying bills but if there is she would give some to them (I wish I had been there to tell her this was a scam). The man became irritated with her and told her "I don't think you want to give us any money!" and then hung up on her. This scammer needs to be arrested and put away.
| Ginny 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Already I have gotten 3 calls today from this number. Thankfully I have caller ID.
| fd 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
they have called me several times and once left a message saying, hello and my name. But, they don't ID themselves. Annoying.
| mare 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
stop calling!
| JM 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Got a call today from the infamous "Johnny" looking for my brother in law.
I told him that my brother in law doesn't live at my house and he became combative and said, "We just spoke with him the other day." I asked who it was and he said, "It's Johnny. Are you sure he doesn't live there?" I repeated that he in fact did not and to take me off whatever list we are on. He said (very sarcastically), "I would LOVE to take you off our list!" He then hung up.
Hopefully that is the end but I feel it isn't going to be.
| Anthony Sullivan 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
If you call the number it says it's the Law Enforcement and Education Program. They are calling looking for donations. I get called by them about 11 times a day. If you call them back you'll get a machine and you can leave a message but nothing ever comes of it.
| Ryan M 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
They Called me. Asked me if i have been good and gotten into any trouble lately. I then sternly said, "excuse me." The caller then hung up. Totally non-professional
| jh 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
They call me continously and I wish they would stop. They do not take no for an answer.
| Paul 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Asked for Mrs. _________ using my last name. I said who's this he said Anthony and then hung up.
| JA 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
They call about 5 times a day if not more and they don't leave a msg, that is why we have ans machines, right? This is harassment and it has to stop!!!
| TiredofDoNotCallLoopholes 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Called twice the last 2 days. If you have the phone feature, add this number to a call blocking list.
| Reporting rude call 2011-06-06 21:01:32 Unknown |
Calls EVERY day and asks for me by first name-refuses to leave a message. Will not identify himself but is a male voice.