https://newtolasvegas.com/2022/03/09/in-las-vegas-faux-cancer-charity-still-solicits-and-still-spends-0-on-mission/ Occasional reported observations, musings and commentary from William P. Barrett, a well-traveled journalistic newcomer Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:22:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://newtolasvegas.com/2022/03/09/in-las-vegas-faux-cancer-charity-still-solicits-and-still-spends-0-on-mission/#comment-44682 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:22:06 +0000 http://newtolasvegas.com/?p=4397#comment-44682 I still need to read the article above more thoroughly, but on 02/04, I missed a call on my cell phone from an (888)-number. When I Googled it, there was an 800Notes report and two RoboKiller reports that said it was the “National Breast Cancer Relief PAC.”
I called that number tonight, and went from artificial intelligence “Courtney” to AI “Debbie in the records department.” When I asked Debbie if they were a charity, she responded with something about being affiliated with the “American Coalition for Crisis Relief.”
These faux charities and all their toll-free numbers have drawn the attention (and the displeasure) of some folks on a scambaiting forum that I read from time to time.
I’m hoping my state AG might take a look at them, too.

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