In my case it was the police officers foundation fund drive

Claimed to be taking donations for the police officers foundation to buy bullet proof vests for officers.  However I was told my payment was not tax deductible and immediately transferred to someone who wanted payment information.  When I told him I'd like more information sent to me, he thanked me and hung up.

I hope it's not, but it sounds like a scam.

-Joe

Caller stated that donations were used for bullet proof vests and survivor benefits. She could not name any actual person or department that actually received a vest or benefit from the "New Jersey Police Officers Foundation." She also could not name any actual police officer involved in this "organization".

Did not leave message.

Just got a call from this number at 8:40 pm.  First off, he asked for me by my first name (highly unusual--most direct marketer's ask "May I speak with Mr. or Mrs. Jones") he then identified himself as a police officer.  I asked why he was calling after 8:00pm (direct marketing laws prohibit calls after 8:00pm.) He said police officers could call until 9:00pm.  He tried to go on but I stopped him and told him we already contributed and cut the call off.  I do not think he was for real as he would/could not identify what police department/PBA he was soliciting for.  As a direct marketing professional--be wary of this one--something is not right.