My caller ID states the name as: "CHARITY". Now I don't mind giving to non-profit groups and orgnizations even by telephone because I know that telemarketing is the best way for groups to raise funds, sell tickets to shows, etc. However, I ONLY give to groups that are in my local area or at least my own state of Michigan. I thought that 786 area code is Chicago (I lived in Chicago for many years) so I did not answer the telephone and let it go straight to voice mail. Turns out 786-358 is from the Miami FL area. I hope they do not call again.

If you call the number back, which I did from a blocked number, it answers as The Fundraising Information Center, and states they do fundraising for various children's charities and veteran's charities.  Apparently they do national fundraising soliciting over the phone.  They are exempt under the Do Not Call law.

These people just called me.  Caller ID states Charity.  I didn't answer and they knew my name on the answering machine.  This is my home phone # that I've had for 4 days!!!!!!  

Number keeps calling

this number called my house phone and it also did come up as charity. When i answered they asked for my boyfriend and then sail well either of you..... It sounded automated. I went to hang up and it said that it was the police as I hung up. If it was the police wouldnt have they called right back or come to my house....???!!? hmm..