Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, those unsolicited donation pitches often mask a scam. They prey on good‑will and pressure you to hand over credit‑card details, which can lead to identity theft. Never share personal or financial information on a call you didn’t initiate. Verify the organization through official channels before donating, and ask for written confirmation. If the caller refuses to provide a verifiable name or email, hang up and block the number. Report the incident to the FTC and your phone provider. Keep a log of suspicious calls to spot patterns and protect your data.
A call to my landline was met with no message, and when I attempted to call back, the line was unresponsive, suggesting a potential scam.
A call was recieved with misinformation about defunding the police, and a donation request, the caller seemed suprised when I said I was the head of the household.
A suspicious call was received from this number, claiming to be a police defense fund seeking donations, but upon calling back, the line was immediately dropped, and they requested credit card information over the phone, which seems highly untrustworthy.