Jul 23, 2014
I answered because the area code is the same as where I live. Caller asked for the lady of the house. I was ticked off because it meant it was a solicitation. She identified herself as a telemarketer for Breast Cancer (BCFA). She also mentioned the name of the telemarketer company but I do not remember. She went through the typical script request for a donation and attempted to get a commitment I would send back the pledge card. I asked what percentage went to the charity. She hesitated but admitted 5% went to the charity because there was a high cost in calling people, sending out cards etc. She again asked for my commitment. I told her no because the cost was too high and terminated the call.
I believe this is the same company that would ask for my deceased husband. I asked them to place me on their DNC list. I suspect they are using a different spiel. There is no way I would make a donation to a telemarketer because of the huge overhead. I would suggest you donate directly to the charity.