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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:01 PM Original message |
I have to say this really pisses me off... and a warning for this time of year... |
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Howardx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
1. recorded for quality control and training purposes? |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
2. Don't send them money - the cops HATE those assholes. |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
3. True! Kick nt |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
4. I just say politely, "No thank you" and then hang up no matter what they say. |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:26 AM Response to Reply #4 |
23. That's just what I do |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
5. k&r from someone with a similar story. |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
6. My daughter got a temp job with one of the "Firefighters" funds a couple years back |
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thepurpose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. Its not just this company. Check any of these type of calls out before you give. |
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Happyhippychick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
8. I got one of these today! He said he was with the |
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Steven_S (810 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. They always hang up on me..... |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
10. I just keep saying "Please put me on your Do Not Call List" over and over until they hang up. |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I like the "I'll let you talk to Lieutenant Murphy" line better! Ha! |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
12. SCAM! |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
13. I've heard this is a scam from several sources. |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
14. Give through your local police or firefighters union |
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sam sarrha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
15. they only have to actually give the charity 15% of the loot, keep the rest, that is how the ReThug |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:37 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. "The Police Widows and Orphans Fund" only distributes 5% |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
16. If I'm home and I get one of those calls |
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silverlib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-20-07 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
17. Not a non--profit... |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:02 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Yes, they can be a non-profit, but a different designation |
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Djinn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:43 AM Response to Original message |
19. one scam I'd never fall for |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 06:48 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. In terms of good work? |
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Djinn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-22-07 12:29 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. in terms of me ever giving them my hard earned |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
22. I tell them that I don't donate over the phone, and to mail me the information |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
24. Tell them you'll drive over to the state police barracks and |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
25. What few resources I can donate |
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flashl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
26. K&R n/t |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
27. professional charity solicitors....hang up |
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HiddenInVA (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
28. Sounds familiar.... |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
29. Never pledge money over the phone |
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