Dec 8, 2012
Thanks to everyone who have posted here!! I had been getting the same calls-- caller id says Lamar Homes, and he leaves messages "hello. Hello. Miss. -----. Hello," hang up. After reading these posts, I called back, and the person introduced himself as from the Florida Police and Troopers Association. So I google them. I find one hit, and the 'contact us' link doesn't work. But, they indicate on the website they are a part of IUPA. Look them on guidestar, but no financials present. So I email IUPA asking for their most recent financial statement (mainly because I'm thinking the Florida chapter is fraudulent), but they respond saying they guarantee a minimum of 10% every donation goes to the Florida chapter. To their credit, they did send me their public disclosure, and guess what?! They receive a little over $8 million from 4 companies who do the phone solicitations. Only a little over $600k goes to IUPA, and the rest to the phone solicitors. And... they only gave a total of $25k out in assistance to the needy & for scholarships. So, save your darn money!