Nov 22, 2014
I called this number back and the person answering the phone had a prepared script about collecting to support for our veterans, etc., etc. I am a veteran and it seems like "organizations" are popping up every day with a line about supporting veterans. There a many reputable organizations out there that do support veterans and many ways to provide those organizations with contributions. I am not a fan of cold calling from any charity so I asked that my name and number be removed from their list. If this organization is legit then I think they need a better way to approach people for donations. Again, to anyone out there who reads this, phone scams are on the rise and it is so difficult to separate the legit from the scams based on a cold call. If you want to support veteran causes please check with your state and the federal websites before donating any money to make sure that your contributions are indeed going to support veterans and the hard working folks who are running these reputable organizations. Unfortunately, scammers come in all shapes, sizes, colors, ages, etc. etc. and the best scammers are the ones who pull at our emotional strings. Donating blindly over the phone or if they offer to send you a kit in the mail is not the way to go - and they often offer to mail you package in the mail. Again, check with your state, federal or local VFW, American Legion to find out ways you can insure that you are really helping out a veteran and a legitimate veteran organization, and put your donation where it can do the most good.