MICH VETS :: Supposedly a charity using the shtik about "wounded Iraq & Afghanistan veterans," but it's just another  low fraud working the national phone circuit out of Michigan. Contact State of Michigan Attorney General -- Dept of Consumer Protection (877) 765-8388 to report these slimeballs.

Calls my house repeatedly but usually no one is on the other end. Today, someone was on the other end and he said he was a fundraiser working to raise money for care packages for our troops overseas but that they didn't take anything over the phone and if he sent me a card, could I send some small donation back. I said 'no' because I don't want to give out my personal information so that I can get a solicitation in the mail.

It irritates me that 'charities' are excluded from the DNC list. Grrr...

Has called at least 5 times today!
we're on the DO NOT CALL LIST! Why are they calling?

I rec'd a call from this number at 7:40 p.m.  He could'nt have been nicer .  He said he was calling to ask if I wanted to help our troops still in Iraq by sending them "care packages".  He wanted to mail a card regarding that.  I explained I was ill, and we were financally strapped.  If I could, I probably would. He was very polite and wished me well and thanked me for my time.

Soooo........that was my experience with this number.  Whether it's bogus or not???????? Maybe I got an extra smooth operator!

But I have discovered, especially in these times, it is always wise not to  agree to anything over the phone. If they can't mail you info maybe they are'nt legit!

This number is being spoofed by Portfolio Recovery Service, a Debt Collector trying to create an account.

Wow, the Wikipedia link says it all.  Thank you, Jim!  This one is going on my block list, along with every other "toll free call" I receive.  They've already called me a few times (I never answer.)

Foundation for American Veterans

this person called EIGHT TIMES IN ONE DAY ( Nov 3, 2010 ) Need to stop RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!

This number is being spoofed by Portfolio Recovery Services (Debt Collector) gathering information to create an account with someone.

This number is being spoofed by Portfolio Recovery Services (Debt Collector) gathering information to create an account with someone.

A scam saying they are a charity looking for money.  Just hang up.

These people  call all the time. Never leave a message. They wake me up every morning. I told them this morning to take my name off their list without even talking to them but doubt they will do that.

They said they were The Foundation for American Veterans.  I asked to be removed from the calling list and the guy said"I don't know what that is" we on with his sales pitch and would not let me talk, so it sounded like a recording when I started cussing at him he said 'please stop cussing at me" so I know he was live.  He shpuld know what "put me on you don not call list"  i asked to talk to his superviser but he just kept on with is pitch.

Received calls from this number.  The info people left on this website has been so helpful!  Thank you all for your good research!

hang ups

I got a call from this number today. I asked how much money goes to support the troops.
Answer was 20% for actual support and 80% for administrative cost!
A scam!

This person called from this # and said he was calling on behalf of troops to send out "packages".  I have a strict no give credit card number policy via phone so even if I wanted to give him $ I would never give my CC.  I would demand a bill & check it out, then mail a check.  #2. My husband literally got off a plane from Iraq 10 days ago, we are on our "vacation" this week together, so I very politely said I would "pass this time."  The guy on the other end said, "Yeah, whatever, get the *@# off the phone!"    WHO IS THIS PERSON, I surely hope he really doesn't represent any real group, if he does they need to fire him!!!!!

Received a call from 866-842-1465 on 8/28/10.  I knew it was some kind of scam so I didn't pick up.  I'm a Disabled Vet and it makes me mad that these people are misrepresenting Veterans.  They should all be tracked down, and put in jail.  I appreciate all of the information that the rest of you have posted here.

They're a charity, so they're exempt from the Do Not Call list

Call all the time. Hang up on us when we answer. They also let our outgoing machine message play then slam the phone. Nice.

they keep calling and harrsing me

It's time we press our representives in office to re-evaluate allowing us to include blocking call from charities charities and those running for office.  We should have a right to block out who we don't want to get calls from.  With television and the internet, not to mention good old U.S. Junk Mail we can make informed decisions on who to vote for and what charities we want to donate to, without having our privacy being bombarded by phone calls.

Complaining here doesn't get anywhere, other than who is calling on a number.  We need to complain to our elected officials to get this stopped.

Received a call from 866 842 1465 at nine a.m. today but when I answered the call was disconnected.

stop calling!!!

This ia on the first time I got a call from then,  I was not home this time.

This phone number needs to be found and these people put out!  How can you block these morons?

When they called, I thought they said veterinarians. I kept asking why do animal doctors need my money when I have no pets?

on the do not call list.. but they keep calling..and as far as the cancer veterain crap they are colletcting for.. I WONT GIVE TO ANYONE OVER THE PHONE.... there I feel much better

Honestly guys,  in this bad economical situation these solicitors don't stand a chance whether charity of not.  I would never even give donation over the phone whether legit of not.  Unfortunately tough luck for this organizations that really needs donation.  Unless the govt can stamp out these unscrupulous scams these charity organizations are not going to get any donations at all.  Best is invest in caller ID and don't pick up the phone if you don't recognize the number.  That's what I am doing.  Also, I don't give out cellphone number to anyone except my family and friends only.  I don't use it for shopping and registering anything.

I reported to the do not call list.  They are a business.  Not legit but a business.