What would you do if a telemarketer called asking for funds for a legit sounding organization, but you couldn't hear them clearly for whatever reason?

[Anonymous]

Hang up, that seems scammy

I might donate, but depends on how long it takes for them to connect

I'd listen and maybe string them along a bit before saying no

I might be hesitant, but I'd probably end up donating.

Yes, why not?

Other (in comments)

[sage2021]

Besides them calling on the phone, the tv commercials about the abused animals that need money. I can't even look at them because it breaks my heart 💔. I want to send money, but should I?

[BeMuse]

If I don't know you, I don't even answer the phone. So you'd just get a ring until you gave up.

[sawno]

I don't do donations if company's have resources to do that kind of stuff.

[Asker]

Said telemarketing company is their resource for collecting funds

[sawno]

Any charity who can afford such a thing I'd find questionable.

[Asker]

Yeah well, lots do it. And these days, a lot have to pay someone to do their fundraising. It's not easy to find fundraisers willing to work for free.

[sawno]

I know, but it is also not something I like giving my money towards. To big a scale for my money to really matter, to much overhead and to much incentive to keep kicking the can down the road. I rather support on a more local scale where my money makes a difference.

[exitseven]

I always hang up on these guys. Thy are all scam artists.

[Asker]

Actually not all. There are legit companies that organizations do hire to do fundraising on their behalf

[Guy13]

block number and I hope you gave no information out.

[jshm2]

To be fair, you don't talk to telemarketers, full stop.