You are not obligated to pay them anything.
If they are being rude and obnoxious, not taking no for an answer, you are not required to be nice to them.
When they turn up the pressure, you just hang up the phone.
What you might want to do, is once you get the packet, turn it over to the Police Department, and tell them how these people pressured you for money.
2007-12-29 14:00:06
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answered by CGIV76 7
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Precisely because they used high-pressure tactics, I would wait until their packet arrived, then send them back a note that you felt pressured by their representative. Say that you agreed to the donation but have had second thoughts because of the heavy-handedness and pushy, rude approach of that person.
Spell it out. Tell them you cannot afford the donation and would appreciate not getting called again. Add a promise (not a threat) to complain to the local newspaper, putting their name in public in a negative way if they call back again. Also promise to take it up with the local police department's fraud division.
You'll get another call when the note hits their door. If it isn't immediately apologetic, hang up. If they apologize but still push for the donation, say NO and hang up. If they call back, demand to speak to a supervisor. If they refuse, say NO and hang up. No matter how high-pressure they are, they cannot apply that high-pressure method when you refuse to talk to them. So just hang up every time. Eventually it becomes no longer worth their time.
In the future, learn that for charities, hanging up is an answer that ALWAYS saves you money. It might not be polite, but when high-pressure hustlers hit you, that's not polite either. They know that the elderly tend to be more polite than the general public and will use those high pressure tactics. But you know what? Politeness is NOT required as a response to questionable tactics.
2007-12-29 14:04:21
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answered by The_Doc_Man 7
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Looking at the legality of the issue you do not have to pay the donation amount.
First of all, even though you were in a type of legal binding "oral contract" you never agreed to an amount of the donation. If you did "get something" out of donating which would force you to continue to donate, since there was no agreed upon amount you can not be forced to donate. Also there is the legality behind "suggested". Suggested means a recomendation. It is not forcing you to donate more than that, just saying that that amount would be appreciated. Above all remember that you are doing them a service not vica-versa. If they are going to "force" a donation remember that you are never obliged to be kind. Don't send them a donation that you can not afford.
2007-12-29 14:03:21
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answered by ss27 6
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A law enforcement agency will not call your home looking for a donation. You can call the non-emergency number for your local police department and ask if they were doing phone call donations.
This sounds like a typical scam, and it's quite common. The so-called organizations usually target senior citizens because they know they have more difficulty saying no.
Keep your money and please don't send them anything. If you choose to give a charitable donation, your local chamber of commerce or village hall, or even church will provide some great organizations you can donate to.
Oh - and no - they cannot send you to collections, you have no bill to pay with them.
2007-12-29 13:55:50
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answered by Maris 6
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No, you are not bound by the agreement. In fact, depending upon the state you're in, there may also be someone you can contact with the state who deals with individuals who target the elderly. Someone at the State Attorney General's office may be able to help you in that.
If you feel the caller used undue pressure to than you might contact the organization and file a complaint. If it is a reputable company or organization they will talk with the employee. And, while you have them on the phone, be sure to tell them to put you on their "do not call" list to prevent them from calling back.
And then, get your phone number on the national "do not call list."
2007-12-29 14:04:29
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answered by 6.02x10e23 3
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No, you don't have to submit to this coercion. While the charity may be "legitimate", or at least not illegal, be assured that the telemarketing organization you talked to has no function other than to extract money from you. It is likely that most, and I mean up to 90%, of the money you pay will go the telemarketing business, not to the needy. From now on, just hang up. Also, get on the "no-call list".
2007-12-29 13:51:54
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answered by Tony 4
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I can honestly say i have never encountered any agnostic at an airport. As for the may oor may not idea the invisible sky daddy is a load of BS! That is a fantasy made to enslave the stupid! Do you buy into the fantasy? What's that say about you? Oh sorry is that heavy handed? LOL
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answered by Anonymous
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Clara...you are not obligated to make good on a promised donation. When the packet comes, write "return to sender" on it and place back in the mail. If they call you again, kindly ask them "to remove your number from all future correspondence". If they get nasty or continue, file a complaint with your state's attorney general, on line, it's quite easy. Good luck!
2007-12-29 13:50:00
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answered by LEO53 6
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You never have to pay a donation, that's why it's called that. They prey on older people. If I were you, I wouldn't send them any money, I never send money to charities who pressure it out of me.
Do not send the money!
2007-12-29 13:46:07
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answered by Anonymous
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You should not pay. If these people pressured you, you have no obligation to them.
I would also report them to the District Attorney's fraud unit.
2007-12-29 13:59:31
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answered by Anonymous
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