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Originally posted by dtb
I think approximately nothing.
I usually get them off my back by asking if the donation is tax deductible, and asking where and how the money is used. Not surprisingly, the idiot on the phone usually doesn't know. I then say that I will consider donating when I can see written documentation as to how the money is used.
They suckered me once, but NOT ANY MORE!!
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Yeah, my sense is a lot of these are scams. The FOP is a legitimate organization, but that doesn't mean teh fundraiser is actually connected to them. THe times someone from the "FOP" has called, they've been unwilling to provide anything by mail to confirm who in fact they are.
FWIW, shouldn't solicitations by law enforcement orgs. be illegal? I'm sure the police unions wouldn't allow it, but we have rules against officials receiving gifts and it seems particularly important that the police not be perceived as hitting people up for money.
