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Aug 30, 2016
They called while I was out, but the Caller ID of TSTA and the previous comment, coupled with a recent call from Texas State Troopers Association which I did answer pretty much make it clear the source.
Here's what the Texas Attorney General has to say about them:
"Consider, for example, the Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA), which hires professional telemarketers to call potential donors for contributions. While the paid solicitor might have a good sales pitch urging potential donors to support the state police, much of the money raised by TSTA doesn t actually go to officers or their families. According to a recent IRS filing by the TSTA, its telemarketing efforts yielded $3.59 million through telephone solicitations. Of that amount, more than 75% or $2.78 million was spent on professional fundraising fees. The IRS documents also indicate the organization spent just $10,800 on trooper death benefits; $22,000 on a trooper event; and $72,000 on contract lobbyists."
Retrieved on 08/29/16
https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/alerts/alerts_view_alpha.php?id=172&type=1
While, technically, a non-profit, TSTA's use of the money makes it (In my opinion.) below telemarketers, and closer to scammers.
Here's what the Texas Attorney General has to say about them:
"Consider, for example, the Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA), which hires professional telemarketers to call potential donors for contributions. While the paid solicitor might have a good sales pitch urging potential donors to support the state police, much of the money raised by TSTA doesn t actually go to officers or their families. According to a recent IRS filing by the TSTA, its telemarketing efforts yielded $3.59 million through telephone solicitations. Of that amount, more than 75% or $2.78 million was spent on professional fundraising fees. The IRS documents also indicate the organization spent just $10,800 on trooper death benefits; $22,000 on a trooper event; and $72,000 on contract lobbyists."
Retrieved on 08/29/16
https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/alerts/alerts_view_alpha.php?id=172&type=1
While, technically, a non-profit, TSTA's use of the money makes it (In my opinion.) below telemarketers, and closer to scammers.