[Vision2020] IS THIS LEGIT OR A SCAM????

[Debbie Gray]

Though these are usually professional fundraisers hired by legitimate
organizations (there IS an Idaho Fraternal Order of Police), they do only
get about 10% of the actual funds raised. I just tell them I prefer to
give locally. The ones I have spoken to aren't very professional and they
present themselves as working at the local police/sheriff's office. There
are lots of things you can do locally if you are inclined to donate money
to an organization.

Debbie Gray


On Tue, 25 Nov 2003, Art Deco wrote:

> Some of these outfits are complete scams and others retain 90% of the
> funds raised for themselves with 10% going to local police unions or
> associations.
>
> Check with the LCSO.
>
> Wayne Fox
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: JSullivan
>   To: vision2020@moscow.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 12:31 PM
>   Subject: [Vision2020] IS THIS LEGIT OR A SCAM????
>
>
>   From time to time in the past, I have read about fund raising scams
> involving the police or fire departments. I just received a call, I
> don't know if this is legit. Do any of you know? The man who phoned,
> stated he was raising funds for Idaho State Fraternal Order of Police. I
> asked him a lot of questions. *grin* He said the money was for
> scholarships and death benefits. Aren't death benefits provided by the
> state? I told him that I would speak with my husband (being the good
> little submissive wife I am *laugh*) and get back to him. He stated he
> was calling from Kansas, and was a professional fundraiser. I did get
> his name and phone number.
>
>   If it is legit it is great, if not..... beware!
>
>   Janesta Sullivan
>

Debbie

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