Received calls identified as “Connecting" from 9 different but similar phone numbers all with a 904 area code. In most cases the call is immediately disconnected upon answering.  The one time someone was there, they requested money for the Fraternal Order of Police.  I told them “no” and to never call back because of all the disconnected calls.  They then sent me a bill for $20.  Nothing but a scam.

The fundraising company is:

Balance Incorporated
8595 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 346-0024

Just call them and ask them to put you on their do not call list - they said it takes 24 hours.

The man that called identified himself as Todd Garrett, when I asked who it was, he wanted to speak to my husband, when I said he was not available, he responded with "Is that what he told you to say" I said I was his wife can I help you with something and he said no he just wanted to chat with my husband and when would be a good time to call, I said with the attitude you've got...NEVER!!

Quit calling me!

They called from the "fire dept" asking for a pledge for the firefighters and programs. DON'T EVEN BOTHER ANSWERING!

This number keeps calling me as well, and tonight I answered, I normally don't, but I thought it may be one of my Husbands friends in Jacksonville, when I answered they asked for my husband, I asked who was calling and he said Todd Garrett, well not recognizing the name I told him that he was unavailable, and he got rude and said, "is that what he told you to say?" I said this is his wife, can I help you, he was very rude, asked when would be a good time to call back to which I replied..NEVER!

BEWARE THIS SCAM! THESE CALL CENTER WORKERS CLAIM TO BE FROM NUMEROUS CAUSES. THEY HAVE ACTUALLY INCREASED THE NUMBER OF CALLS SINCE BEING ASKED NOT TO CALL BACK. DO NOT ANSWER. REPORT THEM TO

www.donotcall.gov

EVEN CHARITIES & BILL COLLECTORS, ESPECIALLY CALL CENTERS, ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM MAKING FREQUENT CALLS IN EXCESS. "However, if a third-party telemarketer is calling on behalf of a charity, a consumer may ask not to receive any more calls from, or on behalf of, that specific charity. If a third-party telemarketer calls again on behalf of that charity, the telemarketer may be subject to a fine of up to $11,000."

HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!

Received calls identified as ?Connecting" from 9 different but similar phone numbers all with a 904 area code. In most cases the call is immediately disconnected upon answering.  The one time someone was there, they requested money for the Fraternal Order of Police.  I told them ?no? and to never call back because of all the disconnected calls.  They then sent me a bill for $20.  Nothing but a scam.

A guy with changing names ( maybe not same one) keeps calling asking for my husband, but won't say why. They don't seem to swift. They call about the same time each evening. Tomorrow I am going to tell them he's deceased! Recently! And see if they say anything! :)

I have gottne calls from this number several times, no one leaves a message. Who are these people???????????