02-02-2016, 01:59 AM
Bill in NC wrote:
Most likely a professional fundraiser. Typically the above keep 85%-90%, the charity gets the leftover.
I say 99% likelihood that it was a scam charity, especially with the guy saying it was his first day on the job. Typical modus operandi for these outfits.
I will bet the only reason he came back was that someone talked to the MIL on the phone and she had promised a donation. Talk to the MIL and make sure she understands it is a scam charity that preys on old/lonely people. Giving money to any boiler room operation like this will get her on a victims list that they sell to other similar operations.
One time I got a call from a 'Police league' looking for donations. I did a quick online search and found it was boiler room. I made 5 appointments all over town at fake addresses, until they realized I was jerking their chain. I felt a little sorry for the kids they were running around, since they only get paid when they collect. Hopefully they realized it was a scam and found another job.