I got this call at work that someone turned my name in to be fake arrested on a certain day and taken to a hotel where I have to raise $5,000 "bail" for a certain charity, I explained to the person that I could not get off work for this, they said I could use my lunch hour (I dont get a lunch "hour") I told them that I could not raise that kind of money because I dont know many people that have that kind of money to donate, they said I could at least get $650 to send one disabled child to camp. Isnt this kind of thing for professionals who know a lot of people who can donate. I offered to give a donation instead, but they didnt want that. I asked who turned my name in and they said that they were under "the witness protection program". I said that the owner of the business may be interested in doing this and asked for their number but she would not give me the number,saying she was sooooo busy I probably woudnt be able to reach her on the phone. She will call back tomorrow?
2007-08-08 16:55:09 · 10 answers · asked by bananapuddingwithcoolwhip 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
How do I know if this is for real, I cant find anything about it. Will they still send someone even though I do not want to participate?
2007-08-08 16:57:22 · update #1
This sounds like a total scam; if it were legitimate, the caller would have been more than happy to leave her name, phone number and name of the organization and I know of no charity that would request such a high dollar amount for strangers to their program to contribute under any circumstances.
If someone was stupid enough to show up after you have told them no, you are under no obligation to go anywhere with them; just tell them to leave and if they don't call the police.
Call the police and let them know about it. Depending on your company's phone system, their may be a record of the phone number of the person that placed the call to you on the business LUDDs and they might be able to trace it back.
2007-08-08 18:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same call, they said a "fake office" would arrest me, take me in a limo to Red Lobster where I would need to raise like $2000 dollars for one hour and then they would return me to work. I told them sounds like a good cause, but no. I worked the day they said they would come and no one ever showed. Don't worry about it. They cannot make you participate for anything you don't want to.
You can also place your name and number on the national do not call list at www.donotcall.com and if after 31 days you are still receiving these marketing calls and what not, you can sue.
2007-08-08 17:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Juicy Fruit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of one of these in ages. As for raising $5000 bail? That was NEVER the amount of the 'bail'. If they're being this elusive, then definitely end all contact with them. Consider reporting this to the local police department too. They may want to be aware of a potential scam running in the area.
2007-08-08 17:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra_sd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the name of the charity, the organizer name,a web site if they have it. If you dont want to be scammed call the police and turn them in for unwanted solicitation. Yah some creeps have made it very bad for real charities. hard to know who is for real, and who is not. ANd I think I would find some NEW FRIENDS! call your friend who turned you in and tell them to bring the $5,000 "bail"! Good luck with this!!! I got tired of giving and giving and all the begging and begging. When i could have used some help, no one came to help my family.
2007-08-08 17:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by booboobear 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably real.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is currently running a campaign in my area this way. You know MDA. Jerry Lewis and all that?
The idea is to make it a little fun, and to get people to call friends that probably wouldn't otherwise open their wallets.
If you don't want to do it, just say "no" and don't worry about it.
2007-08-08 17:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I should hope they wouldn't still show up! That sounds very questionable, particularly since she wouldn't give you any information to identify or locate the organization.
If they do show up, refuse to go - don't let them bully you - call 911.
2007-08-08 17:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds strange
2007-08-08 16:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless, when the "police" show up you decline to participate. Anything after that is kidnapping.
2007-08-08 17:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
its a scam plain and simple. a good idea would be to call the real police and tell them whats going on.
2007-08-08 17:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by Conor F 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to participate. Tell them you are busy and don't have time to talk.
2007-08-08 17:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋