Breast Cancer Society
Posted by hectormon  |  October 13, 2009 5:53:30 AM

Yes, I also received a call from them to pledge for $100, but I did ask the typical questions. How much of what I donate goes to the organization (they stated 100%)? I looked them up since I also have been receiving follow ups to when I can send it. Since they were not on Charity Navigator, I had to dig a little deeper and found more than enough to make me want to have my 2 cents with them if they call again. Since they lied, I feel no guilt in stiffing them. I will be sure to look for the upcoming Cancer Fund of America call that is sure to come.

Former Employee Explains How C.F.O.A.telemarkets
Posted by Peter  |  October 5, 2009 1:03:45 PM

After reading all of these complaints, it appears that some of you are not truthful. I do not work there anymore. But to defend the ethics of my fellow co-workers, I must say that some of these comments "are not actual callers from Cancer Fund of America, Support Services. Why? Because supervisors monitor calls while you and the telemarketers are talking. Each call is recorded. If there was a conflict or misrepresentation the telemarketer has to go to the managers office and review the call. They may be written up for some of the things you all are saying they do. If they are written up too often they are demoted or fired! Furthermore, the company is really a 5013c, and your donations are tax-deductible. However, they have not responded to the BBB's evaluations of late and so less is know about them. The founder salary makes over $100,000. They do ask you to pledge a donation of at least $15 on the call. Why? Because it works. Telemarketers are paid $10 per hour with small bonuses on returned pledges only. The average telemarketer talks to 38 people per hour on in a 38 hour week. They must use a script. They must ask if you will pledge three times during the call to ensure you really don't want to because most people say NO right away. They have signed contracts which are loaded with ways for them to get fired if they do not do as they are required. All over the county people do tell them how much help the service was to their relatives who could not find help. It seems the people who care most about this service are low income cancer patients and their relatives who can't do more for them. Many donors to S.B.Koman, and other known non-profit cancer organizations assume that they are helping other all patients by giving to them. They don't. Trust me. If you get a rude call, or someone lying to you from C.F.O.A. its just a matter of time before they get caught. They work very hard. Be nice to them.

The Cancer Fund of America - 313-203-8198
Posted by Scam Watcher  |  October 5, 2009 6:19:39 AM

This is a despicable outfit. A lady calling from this number first rang my house earlier this week. She said she was calling for "The Cancer Fund of America," which supposedly does "hospice care." She sounded legit but I have to believe this outfit is a sleazy one. Here's why...

I explained to her that my wife has cancer and that financially we weren't in any position to give right now. She then hung up. Then today, the phone woke my wife (who's exhausted and in pain from her meds) a 7:52 a.m. with another call. I was half asleep, too, but I recognized the number on our bedside phone and we let it ring. The hope was we could both try to grab a few more winks before our three young children woke us.

An hour later they rang again. We didn?t answer. And then they rang again 30 minutes later. (Even though we?re on the "do not call" list.) When I finally picked up, a woman who sounded exactly like the one I spoke to a few days ago proceeded to read through the same script. I explained again (this time in more detail) that my wife had Stage IV Cancer, that our medical bills were astronomical, and that we weren't in a position to give. Just in case she wasn't the same person, I stressed, "Look, you people called me earlier in the week, I explained all this then, please take us off your call list."

Rather than grasp that Stage IV Cancer is the "incurable kind" where you eventually need hospice care, she went right back at me saying, "If you can donate $25, I can take you off the call list." Essentially, the telemarketer was trying to extort a donation in exchange for not harassing us anymore. Incredible.

My wife and I have given generously to American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen. We give to legitimate charities as much as we are legitimately able to give (i.e., we don't donate money when we have thousands of dollars more in bills than our insurance will cover). Either this charity is a monumental mound of B.S. (that?s my bet) or they are clueless

Breast CA scam in MD, 10/09
Posted by samira_catlover  |  October 5, 2009 6:17:32 AM

Courtesy Call marketer hit today and the group's name rang a bell; "raising money for mammograms for uninsured and low-income women".

Caller had no data on breakdowns for fundraising/services/admin costs, just a referral to a 1-800 number. (Had fun keeping her on the line for about 10 minutes, asking various questions about the agency lomg/short term goals, how many people had been served in what areas, whether they were working with Susan G. Komen Foundation, etc. LOVE being an "informed giver" and tying up a ripoff artist's phonelines.) When I asked for an info packet to be mailed with Form 990/other data, she gave me the "well, we need a $15 verbal pledge before WE can send that info out, otherwise it's not really cost effective, but if you call the 1-800 number...."

So glad Charity Navigator exists to allow for tracking of good and bad charities! Keep up the fine work, and thank you.

Cancer Fund of America
Posted by JLJohnson  |  September 8, 2009 5:43:25 AM

These people lie routinely. I received a call "thanking" my wife for her donation and asking for some confirming information. I told her my wife wasn't home. I asked my wife if she had donated to these people, and she said no. The same woman called me back and claimed that my wife had pledged a donation yesterday.

To top it off, it appears that most of their money goes to expenses and fundraising costs, and very little to actual charity. How do you spell "scam?"

abusive phone call
Posted by Carol48  |  August 5, 2009 6:28:27 AM

The young man who call me was extremely hard sell. When I said I had already contributed to another cancer organization this year, he called me a liar. When I flatly refused to send money he said, and I quote: "You are full of shit, Bitch!" and hung up on me.

This year I contributed to the Children's Leukemia Fund. Cancer Fund of America requested the same amount. I think they are in this together. I will not be contributing that organization again. In fact, I will directly, and in person, give my money to the American Cancer Society. No more telemarketing contributions for me.

I am so glad I read these comments on this site.

Posted by shanny  |  June 26, 2009 6:15:20 AM

My husband received a call from someone claiming to be from here. They asked for me and I wasn't home so they asked if it would be okay to send a pledge sheet for the amount that we pledged last year. My husband was clueless to who we gave money to (he likes to commit to those without checking them out first) and told them yes. We got the sheet and boy was I surprised to find out I had donated $100 last year :) Funny I don't remember that. My husband has become a little smarter now and has actually discovered if they want you to pledge $50 or so, tell them you can afford to give $5 or $10 and they will tell you it's not worth it and they won't send it out for less than a $15 pledge. Most of the legitimate charities will accept whatever you have to give. We both now make it a habit to check any charity out before sending any money. Even if this is a "legit" 501(c)(3) charity, it's not a very good one since very little of the money goes to help anyone.---with that being said I would also like to comment on something that was said earlier...the Father/Son CEO's receiving $300,000 in salaries being over the top. I was AMAZED to find on this website that the CEO of American Cancer Society makes $600,000. That seems a little over the top...even if it is a trillion dollar, very helpful charity. But at least it really is legit in helping victims of cancer!

how to stop harassing calls?
Posted by snowflake  |  May 18, 2009 9:38:52 AM

One way to stop these kind of calls may be through your telephone company. I don't know if all telephone companies offer the service but you can sign up for a "do not disturb" feature directed at telemarketers. I signed up and it costs about $1 a month. How it works is that anybody who calls your phone will get a message stating "you have called a number that does not accept calls from telemarketers, all other callers press 1" If they press 1 then your phone will ring. Most of these types of calls are using robocalls where a computer is dialing the number. If you stay on the line for a few seconds then an operator at the other end picks up (have you ever noticed the "dead air time" when you get one of these calls before someone actually speaks to you?). The computer doesn't know to hit 1 and the operator won't either since they weren't listening when the message was played. I just signed up for this 2 weeks ago and went from getting 3 to 8 calls per day to zero.

I've done some more research and found out that in Minnesota at least, they are required to inform you how much of every dollar goes to the charity. Also, you need their IRS tax exempt number. Funny thing about this particular charity. I got the pledge sheet (my wife gave in to them to stop them from calling only to realize that they call even more!!) The pledge sheet says that they are a 501(C)(3) charity and that your donation is tax deductable. The funny thing is they do not list their IRS tax exempt number. I donate some of my time for a charity in Minnesota and we're required to put that on all of our documents. Anything we mail out needs to have that number on it. Maybe that's just a Minnesota State requirement but it makes me suspicious.

donations
Posted by kelley0553  |  April 16, 2009 9:46:32 AM

Contacted by telephone by the sweetest voice, and followed-up by a letter for a contribution, and would of gladly contribed but after doing some research I found complaints. Only a small percentage gets to cancer victims, the FATHER and SON team (Pres/vice pres)make over $300,000 combined. Sounds like a family business to me. I think I'll take my donation elsewhere.

Commercial Fundraisers
Posted by Massman  |  March 27, 2009 9:37:41 AM

This charity uses commercial fundraisers, listed below.

All listed Commercial fundraisers give less than 40% of the money collected to the Cancer Fund of America. Of the money recieved by Cancer Fund of America, 39% of its total expenses to program services during the year reported.

Take a 20 dollar donation, and see how much good it does. $20* 40%*39% = $3.12 This is an optimistic view.

Commercial fundraisers list:

Civic Development Group, LLC Direct Response Consulting Services Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. Associated Community Services Preferred Community Services, Inc. Bee, L.C.

http://www.secstate.wa.gov/CHARITIES/search_detail.aspx?charity_id=619

Cancer Society Tactics
Posted by kfreckman  |  March 24, 2009 5:46:28 AM

My sister was plagued by the Cancer Fund of America. Not only have they at times called by sister 4 to 5 times a day every three to four months, but she has been threatened with "collection action" because they claimed she pledged money (which was a boldfaced lie).

She eventually contacted the Ohio Attourney General and found that the AG was putting a case together against the Cancer Fund of America for its continual dishonesty and harassment.

(I am skeptical that Cindy - someone who posted here -- was helped by the CFA. And, unfortunately, scams like this has made very unwilling to give to potentially worthy charities.)

The Breast Cancer Society of Mesa, AZ
Posted by economy1  |  March 9, 2009 6:26:47 AM

The president of "Cancer Fund of America" is now operating "The Breast Cancer Society" and since Charity Navigator is unable to review them when they are brand new, you have to read the review of the old company to have some idea who you're dealing with. My mother died of breast cancer and I'm sensitive to the issue but this isn't the place to donate. Here's their filing with Colorado: http://www.sos.state.co.us/ccsa/ViewReports.do?ceId=30673&evId=30673&evEntityType=CO Compare with the info posted here. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11787 Please note that the website listed on the Colorado filing doesn't exist! My surmise is that the charity serves as a front to a very profitable telemarketing branch. Their "pledgefulfillment" website is registered privately: Registrant: Domain Discreet ATTN: pledgefulfillment.com Avenida do Infante 50 Funchal, Madeira 9004-521 PT Email: baaaec340a1411510076cd1cce1e1188@domaindiscreet.com That's in Portugal and that fake email address is expired. At best, The Breast Cancer Society is a shady company with lots of shady Internet techniques that needs to get its act together in a hurry if it truly wants to help people. At worst, it's just another lousy scam and the word needs to get out about it. Either way, the donation envelope they sent is getting tossed.

Uhmmm
Posted by Cindy  |  March 1, 2009 10:52:19 PM

Wow... there sure is a lot of bad info posted on here. Do your research, people. Has anyone that has posted on here even called the charities or done any research? It just looks like a lot of empty opinion venting. This groups helped my father-in-law and family through his fight with cancer and was wonderful. You people are just greedy and lame in my opinion. If you don't want to give to a telemarketer, fine, but don't say the charity is a scam!

"charitable" scamming
Posted by regvall  |  March 1, 2009 10:52:01 PM

Apparently the same group fundraises for a number of questionable charities (which typically don't stand up to even a little bit of research). The fundraising organization is "AC services" based in Michigan. I found a helpful link here: http://whocalled.us/lookup/8663117847

Read the comments below the phone number list. They have a list of the "charities" represented by this group and some stats and other links.

Anyone else outraged at this con? Post your research - maybe we can get enough together to write the Attorney General in their home state.

(there are two scrollbars, one for the phone numbers inside the page + you standard browser scrollbar - browser scrollbar takes you to the comments).

American Cancer Society if to BLAME spent 74%Expen
Posted by wsukprev  |  February 17, 2009 6:41:30 AM

For all you Ripping on The Breast Cancer Society, Why don't you look at the Big Guys "American Cancer Society" who spent only 26% on actual Research.

Read the Article if you do Believe:

http://www.preventcancer.com/losing/acs/wealthiest_links.htm

Cancer Fund of America
Posted by Alison  |  February 17, 2009 6:37:20 AM

Cancer Care has called me no less than 10 times per day over the past 3 - 4 days. I actually spoke to someone just to get them to stop calling. I asked the rep how much actually goes to the charity and she stated that she did not know. I told her that I would check on the website. She was polite, but now that my suspicions are confirmed by others' comments, I will not give a dime to this so-called charity. Thanks everyone!!

Various "Cancer Societies" and "Funds"
Posted by Celad  |  February 14, 2009 8:08:47 AM

I think The Breast Cancer Society and The Cancer Fund of America (also James T. Reynolds), and whatever other names they go by, have people that monitor (by googling their own scams' names) blogs and bulletin boards and post comments to try and counter anything that would call into question their legitimacy (and their comments can't be expected to be truthful). The fact that I got two calls from the Cancer Fund of America and then one from The Breast Cancer Society within an hour of each other made me suspicious.

I agree with Jean, above, "Send your money to a Hospice organization near you if you want to help needy cancer patients."

cancer fund of america
Posted by toasterriific  |  January 29, 2009 9:42:00 AM

I had my check written out and ready to be mailed when I decided to do some investigating first. Wow! I'm glad I did. After reading the website and discovered what the president makes, I tore up the check. If this is a fundraising organization, why is he making nearly $200 grand? Ridiculous! And they want my $25 who doesn't make nearly that!

Cancer Fund of America, Inc.
Posted by Sharon  |  January 26, 2009 8:06:42 AM

I, too, was suspicious of this "charity" after I pledged $25 to them on the phone. I was told to send my check within 5 days of receiving their info in the mail. I'm glad I went to site and read all these comments. They won't get a donation from me, but now I'll probably be stuck with the numerous phone calls during the day asking where my pledge is. I'll contact my AG in Illinois and see if something can be done about this.

Cancer Fund of America
Posted by Ann  |  January 12, 2009 11:11:42 AM

This charity recently phoned me for a donation and when I told them that I was a cancer survivor and put all my donations to my local fund they hung up. That will leave a bad taste in your mouth! I wouldn't trust them.

WARNING: Their website has suspected spyware
Posted by DaveSullivan  |  December 23, 2008 2:45:31 PM

DO NOT GO TO THEIR WEBSITE, When I did, immedietly TrendMicro PC-Cillin 2008 asked me if I wanted to run a .tmp file, there is no reason they would want to execute a .tmp file unless something like spyware or a worm is to be installed.

Info from secretary of state of washington
Posted by Massman  |  December 11, 2008 6:50:29 AM

http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/search_detail_cfr.aspx?cfr_id=364

This website lists some interesting info on this "non-profit." I suggest you contact your local Attorney General's office charitable division. Have the charity's name, address, and phone number, and same info for the Commercial Fundraiser contacting you. Request what actions the AG's office can take against the organization <most likely drafting a letter, then other actions after wards.

Persistent calls
Posted by JJHan  |  December 9, 2008 6:39:39 AM

These people call 5-10 times a day asking for my wife. They hang up if anyone else answers and asks who's calling. My caller ID shows (800) 920-7963. If you call, it says no one is available to take your call. What is the best way to get them to stop?

Scammers
Posted by robb  |  December 4, 2008 6:37:23 AM

Just another flim flam operation.A got a call from this outfit shortly after I gave some money to a "leukemia" childrens fund so I think they`re directly connected.

All they have to do is give like 10% of what take in to be legit and they pocket the rest.

FUNDRAISING
Posted by NEPHIJIM  |  November 21, 2008 7:04:15 AM

Having worked for a nonprofit for over 38 years I have come to understand fundraising and expense allocations very well. Many smaller organization do not enjoy the luxory of having tens of thousands of volunteers across the country to raise funds for them free and must rely on professionals who pay all of the up front expenses such as: Long distance calls, computer stations, postage and printing. While some organizations utilize various means to raise funds, one of the most expensive and least public-appreciated is telemarketing. It seems that that call always comes into our home at an inconvenient time. One of the most expensive cost associated with telemarketing is followups. For instance a company may receive 100 pledges and even after three followup mailings and/or calls, collect only 45% of the pledges. If even 90% of those who made pledges would honor them, charities who use this method of fundraising would not only decrease the cost but could increase their program services allocation. Many large national organizations are very experienced at expense allocations and hire very expensive auditing firms who know the in and outs for the same. One particular organization I remember always had low fundraising cost, They used Arthur Andersen firm which is no longer in business. Until charities get their fundraising/program expenses in the right ratio, they cannot obtain favorable approval ratings from the many charity watchdog organizations. Its hard to raise large gifts from companies when they say, "Your fundraising cost is too high". Its similar to: We can't hire you without experience, We can't give you credit because you have no credit history. From our side of the fence it is similarly disheartening to us as it is to you but for different reasons. If a charity did not have to pay so much to raise monies, then they would get the "stars" Until that time, drop a couple of million dollars into the lap of a smaller charity (no fundraising cost) Ah! approval!

cancer fund of america support services
Posted by abatt  |  October 22, 2008 5:35:11 AM

I am glad that I decided to look up a few new organizations who recently called for money. They were very friendly and asked if I knew of anyone who needed their services. I'm thankful for not giving any names out.They sound like they would harass and take advantage of someone even if they were ill. I will not be sending a donation to them, and just hope I don't get bombarded with nasty calls. We'll see

Cancer Fund of America Support Services
Posted by ddC  |  October 3, 2008 5:36:17 AM

I used to work for this company. They say they donate 27% of the funds. This usually turns most donators away.. So they tell you that you can say 100% of the funds go towards the organization. Misleading. The telemarketers get paid $10 an hour. However, the telemarketers are required to get from 50-100 dollars in pledges an hour.. That someone balances out. Occasionally bosses stop by with expensive watches, and all of the bosses have extremely nice vehicles. This screams scam. I got into the organization with the intention of raising funds for cancer patients and helping people.. After a few months I realized the only people I was actually helping were the bosses who didn't actually do a thing. Maybe give an obsolete pointer here and there.. As far as the "Do Not Call List", the only way they add you to that is if you say "Put me on your Do Not Call List". Never call me again, take me off your mailing list, Please don't call here.. None of that works. Not by their protocol at least. As an employee you are forced to 'Rebuttle' multiple times, no matter how resistant the person may seem.. You must make at least 3 hard attempts for a pledge. They do not take credit card numbers or checks by phone, so it is not a scam in that way. Also the only way to get any literature sent is to pledge a certain amount, which must be over $15... Because they believe that anything less isn't worth it... Even though every dollar in a legitimate charity would count. Theres only one call center that I know of, and that is in Dearborn, Michigan. All of the other addresses are strictly P.O. Boxes made to seem like they are closer to your home and make you feel like the money is staying close. Beware. There was never once a picture or visitor of ANYBODY that the company had ever helped.

Not a legit charity!
Posted by cba4924  |  October 3, 2008 5:32:41 AM

This so-called "charity" called our home 16 times (!), no joke, in the last 6 days. I asked to be removed from the list 3 times, before they finally removed me from their list. They are deceitful and not a legitimate charity. As someone who works in the nonprofit sector myself, it is a disgrace that this "charity" is even allowed to continue its operations. Shameful...

shell game
Posted by regvall  |  September 15, 2008 7:29:34 AM

Some telemarketers recently called us from "the American Breast Cancer Society" and insisted that they needed a pledge over the phone - couldn't send out materials for me to look at because "that would cost $15". They made it sound as if I'd donated to them before. We do donate to organizations like the American Cancer Society. I let them send out the card, figuring it would have info on it I could use to research them. If legit, I'd send the pledge. If shady - I'd opt out. I have no problem with shady charities folding - frees up resources for legitimate well-run organizations.

Looking at the materials, it seems that the "Cancer Fund of America" now operates under several different aliases, including one for breast cancer and one for leukemia. The alias org "Breast Cancer Society" is NOT 401c registered and has a different address, but acknowledges affiliation with the Cancer Fund of America. Wow.

FRIENDLY THEN RUDE SOLICTORS
Posted by nvgirl  |  September 8, 2008 9:09:44 AM

I begrudgingly pledged to VERY friendly callers. I subsequently decided to opt out. When the 2nd followup call came (they sounded desperate) and I asked them to remove my name - they were NASTY and hung up on me! Then i found this website! So glad i didn't donate!!

cancer fund of america support services, dearborn,
Posted by escudvi  |  September 2, 2008 11:27:00 AM

I too have had a family member die from prospate cancer and in a lax moment, i pledged $25.00. I am now unemployed and advised them under no uncertain terms I would be unable to honor my pledge. well, Sun morning before noon time, New York time, I had received already 2 phone calls... After reading all the information on this firm, most definitely will NOT send them anything at all, except the copy of all the comments. This web site (am now registered on it) will be saved under favorites and I will most definitely utilize it more often. Thanks so much. rgds,

Cancer Fund of America Support Services
Posted by Jean  |  August 25, 2008 6:20:39 AM

I was contacted this morning for a donation. The man was very slick. He almost got me. It seemed so legit. He said that CSS is on the Attorney General's list. Yes they are, but for having donated less than 15% of contributions to actual needy cancer victims. Your much better off donating to Hospice than an organization like this. I have experience with Hospice through my mother, who died of pancreatic cancer, and they were extremely helpful in providing needed things at no cost to her. As for Cancer Fund of America, I asked if they could send me some literature, the man said ONLY if I would commit to a pledge. I asked him if I didn't like what I found, were they going to hound me for a donation? If so, then don't bother sending it. He said very curtly. "okay, bye then". This screams SCAM. Send your money to a Hospice organization near you if you want to help needy cancer patients.

Cancer Fund of America
Posted by leewit  |  August 7, 2008 8:40:59 AM

I just went through one of their call and was given a website that showed an address in Knoxville, TN. They indicated that if I didn't want to receive repeat calls that I had to accept their "pledge" literature, and then they confirmed my "pledge". When I pointed out that it wasn't a pledge, I was trying to avoid additional calls, they indicated that they didn't want to waste mailing. Both the soliciter and the confirmer indicated that if I only visited their website, then I couldn't donate to them. Interestingly enough, the website has plenty of ways to donate. Hmm, so who did call? Think I will try that copying the info from here and mailing it back to them!

Cancer Fund of America Support Services
Posted by Brady  |  July 22, 2008 9:12:25 AM

Thanks for the information and the evaluations on the CFoA. I called the FTC about the number of calls I'd received from this outfit (6-10) in a 24 hr. period. In talking with the rep from the FTC I learned it is a punishable federal crime for a telemarketer to hang up on you for any reason when the organization makes contact with you. Also, The American Cancer Society has no knowledge of this organization. A donatation directly to the ACS would be much more efficient.

Cancer Fund of America Support Services
Posted by abc  |  July 14, 2008 12:11:09 PM

I received a call that sounded the same as the others posting here, but like the last posting, it was called "Cancer Fund of America Support Services." If you look closely at the materials they sent me, the slogans are slightly different (todays help, tomorrows hope), and the president's name is James T. Reynolds, II - slightly different than the president listed here with this charity. This "charity" is located out of Dearborn, MI. Both the charity listed here as well as the one with the addition of "support services" are not true charities. The call that I received was exactly as the above commenters mentioned. When I asked where they got my name (I am on the Do Not Call list), the response was, "my computer. That's all I know." A SCAM!

Family Involved in 2 Bogus Charities
Posted by TXSun  |  July 7, 2008 1:18:09 PM

I am SO happy to see the word spread about this SHADY charity. I also saw an article on this site (no longer viewable) about a 'sister' charity, tied up with many of the SAME family members, Children's Cancer Fund of America.

Because of my bad experience with these 2 organizations who initially solicited me by phone, I no longer give to ANY charity via phone solicitation.

Unfortunately, I asked these groups for written info about their charities, (before I discovered Charity Navigator), and of course, I received 'slick' marketing materials. Even getting written materials is no safeguard against unscrupulous people.

CFA Support Services - Bellevue WA
Posted by walter47  |  June 16, 2008 7:53:09 AM

I was contacted by telephone by the above referenced "charity", who were really pushy about the amount they wanted you to give, and how soon i could send it. Upon receiving their literature, and checking them out on Charity navigator, I printed out the ratings and comments from this site and mailed it to them, instead of the check they were expective. Note that they are based in Bellevue, WA, so I suspect there are probably "affiliates" all over the US, doing the same scam, from different cities.

Repeated nuisance calls
Posted by DaveG  |  June 4, 2008 10:14:38 AM

These people use a very annoying telemarketing service, which calls repeatedly. We have received at least one call each day this week, and two calls yesterday. Today I recognized the voice of the telemarketer who called yesterday- and who was told that I do not deal with telemarketers. The CFOA organization is apparently a family-owned business, since a father and son are president & vice president, and it appears that another son is also a principal. It is apparent that these people are the personification of the notion that "charity begins at home". Their rating as a "charity" organization is the only one I have seen that is rated zero stars- a sure sign that your donation will be unlikely to go anywhere but in the coffers of the telemarketer or the pockets of the owners.

Removal from calling list
Posted by SaraSeidel  |  May 5, 2008 8:45:53 AM

Usually, unless a person says "NEVER call us again" or the better statement that is definitly more clear, "Place my number on your Do Not Call List NOW" they will not list you on the DNC list. However, if you have specifically told them not to call you ever again, and they still are, you can call your state attorney general's office and get them banned from calling anyone in your state.

cancer fund of america
Posted by graabaw  |  February 29, 2008 7:08:44 AM

This is a rogue organization that does not deserve any donations. They mislead you with the information that is given by their unsolicited phone calls.

Support services
Posted by athomewriter  |  February 9, 2008 11:29:44 AM

I have explained to this charity over the past three months that the person they are looking for does not live at my phone number. Just today I got yet another call. I've been getting 2-3 calls on the days they make them. I asked for the full name of the agency and the representative of this organization didn't want to give it to me. He finally did after my asking repeatedly. I then informed him that I've been asking for three months that this charity stop calling here. He then said "oh you had to go through all that just to tell me not to call?" then hung up on me without taking my number out of the system. This has happend on several occasions. The representatives are rude, untrustworthy and very abrupt. I left a message with this agency requesting that I get someone in management to return my call but have yet to get anything but more calls for a person that does not even live here, and more brusque, rude behavior from the reps of this charity. I have to wonder if this is an actual orginization for a charity or a bunch of people with calling lists trying to earn a buck.

Cancer Fund of America Support Services
Posted by pflowers  |  January 21, 2008 7:02:19 AM

I was contacted recently for a pledge/donation to Cancer Fund of America Support Services. Upon asking how much of the donation went to the charity, I was told it was 100%. While the mission of this group is commendable, it would appear that the group and/or its representatives are not truthful in its fund-raising activities and I will not be sending a donation to it.