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273 calls reported from this number. According to 1 reports the identity of this caller is Money Grabb'in

Who CalledCaller IDDate
UnsureThe Pol Protect2007-04-21
UnknownThe Pol Protect2010-02-16
UnknownThe Pol Protect2010-02-15
UnknownP S S2009-07-09
UnknownPol Protect2009-12-09
unknownthe pol project2009-11-27
unknownPol Protect Fun2009-11-11
UnknownGraphics Lab2009-10-23
unknownThe Pol Project2009-10-01
unknownthe pol protect2009-05-14
UnknownGraphics Lab2009-05-06
unknownGraphics Lab2009-04-09
unknownThe Pol Protect2009-04-04
unknownGraphics Lab2009-02-12
UnknownThe Pol Protect2008-12-08
UnknownThe Pol Protect2008-08-29
unknownGraphics Lab2008-06-30
unknownThe Pol Protect2008-01-21
UnknownThe Pol Protect2007-11-28
unknownThe Pol Protect2007-11-23
unknownunknown2007-11-16
unknownGraphics Lab2007-10-01
UnknownGRAPHICS LAB2007-09-08
UnknownGraphics Lab2007-06-26
UnknownThe Pol Protect2007-06-15
unknown2007-02-23
UnkPOL Protect2007-08-07
unkThe Pol Protect2007-07-12
The Police Protective FundVA, USA2009-06-01
the Police Protection FundThe Pol Protect2007-09-15
The Police Protection FundTHE POL PORTECT2007-08-27
The Police ProtectGraphics Lab2008-10-08
The Police ProjectThe Pol Protect2007-07-31
the police project2007-03-10
The Police ProjectThe pol project2007-03-10
The Police ProjectGraphics Lab0000-00-00
The Pol ProtectionPol Protection2007-10-16
the pol protectthe pol protect2008-05-24
The Pol Protect2008-05-07
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2007-12-17
The Pol Protect804 225-90922007-10-25
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2007-10-15
THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2007-10-16
The POL ProtectThe POL Protect2007-10-02
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The Pol Protect804-885-90922007-08-15
The Pol Protect(804) 225-90922007-06-27
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2007-06-21
The Pol Protect2007-06-07
the pol protectthe pol protect2007-05-10
The POL ProtectThe POL Protect2007-05-17
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2007-05-02
THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2007-02-22
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2006-12-18
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THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2006-11-18
THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2006-11-01
THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2006-09-29
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2006-08-26
THE POL PROTECTTHE POL PROTECT2006-08-21
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2006-07-31
the pol protectTHE POL PROTECT2006-08-03
The Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2006-08-01
The Pol Protec2006-09-13
THE POL PROJECTTHE POL PROJECT2010-01-08
The Pol ProjectThe Pol Project2009-08-11
the pol projectthe pol project2007-09-14
The Pol ProjectThe Pol Project2006-08-26
Sorry - From R.A. "The Pol ProjectThe Pol Project2009-05-20
Said Police Protection FundTHE POL PROTECT2009-08-27
Public Awareness CampaignThe Pol Protect2006-10-27
police protive fundpol protct fund2009-10-08
Police Protective SocietyThe Pol Protect2007-08-01
Police Protective FundGraphics Lab2010-02-24
Police Protective FundGraphics Lab2010-01-06
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Police Protective Fund804-225-90922009-06-23
Police Protective FundGraphics Lab2009-03-06
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Police Protective FundGraphics Lab2008-10-21
Police Protective FundGRAPHICS LAB.2007-09-27
Police Protective FundGraphics Lab2007-09-27
Police Protective Fund2007-08-07
police protective fundTHE POL PROTECT2007-01-18
Police Protective AssocABOVE0008-06-07
Police protection fundgraphics lab2008-12-04
Police Protection FundGraphics Lab2008-01-02
Police Protection Fund2007-03-20
Police Protection FundTHE POL PROTECT2007-01-24
Police Protection Assoc.The Pol Protect2009-03-16
Police ProtectionGraphics Lab2007-07-14
police protect find804-225-90922009-02-19
Police Protect2006-08-21
Police Fallen In Duty CharityGraphics Lab2007-01-16
Police donationsThe Pol Project2007-01-30
Police Awareness Fund2008-02-28
Police Awareness FundGraphics Lab2007-04-11
Police Awareness FundGraphics Lab 2007-01-26
Police association"Graphics Lab"2008-07-03
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Pol Protectpol protect2007-12-31
Pol ProtectThe Pol Protect2007-09-17
Pol Protect804-225-90922007-07-18
POL ProtectThe POL Protect2007-06-14
POL ProtectThe POL Protect2006-08-24
POL PROTCT FUND2010-02-12
pol projectpol project2007-01-29
Phil at Police Protection FundThe Pol Protect2008-06-20
no name givenThe POL Protect2007-05-30
no nameThe Pol Project2008-02-29
no name804-225-90922007-01-17
No message. Just a hang up. On the DNC list.POL Protect2007-06-11
NANone2007-06-11
NANA2007-02-23
Money Grabb'inThe Pol Protect2013-01-15
I'm a resident, not a businessThe Pol Protect2007-07-06
Hung Up804-225-90922007-08-17
Hangupdon't have CID2007-09-18
Graphics LabsGraphics Labs2007-07-03
graphics lab2009-04-18
Graphics Lab2009-04-06
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2008-12-31
graphics lab201202008-12-23
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2008-08-30
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2008-02-28
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2007-12-12
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2007-10-24
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Graphics LabGraphic Lab2007-08-23
Graphics Lab2007-08-23
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2007-08-09
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2007-06-08
Graphics LabGraphics Lab2007-01-17
GRAPHICS LABGRAPHICS LAB 2006-10-02
graphic lab1-804-225-90922007-02-12
didn't get nameGraphics Lab2007-08-20
Commonwealth of Va.Virginia2010-02-25
asked if it was parts departmentThe Pol Protec2007-11-27
a mad guy who got his nap inerupted2007-06-11
??Graphics Lab2007-04-23
?Graphics Lab2009-10-06
?The Pol Protect2009-07-17
?The Pol Protect2008-01-14
804-225-9092The Pol Protect2007-10-16
12012-09-15
-1'2012-09-15
The Pol Protect2010-02-17
THE POL PROTECT2010-02-11
POL PROTECT2010-01-06
police protecti2009-09-15
POL PROTCT FUND2009-09-15
The Pol Protect2009-09-01
Graphics Lab2009-07-10
Th Pol Protect2009-07-05
281-504-44392009-07-02
International2009-06-09
the pol protect2009-05-29
INTERNATIONAL2009-04-25
Graphics Lab2009-04-25
out of area2009-03-17
Graphics Lab2009-02-28
Grapjocs Lab2008-12-23
The Pol Protect2008-12-11
The Pol Project2008-10-16
Pol Protect Fun2008-09-17
POL Protect2008-04-29
Graphics Lab2008-03-27
the pol protedt2008-03-26
Graphics Lab2008-03-14
The Pol Protect2008-03-06
GRAPHICS LAB2008-02-29
Graphics Lab2008-02-28
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The Pol Protect2008-02-11
Graphics Lab2008-01-19
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THE POL PROTECT2008-01-04
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Pol Protect2007-12-12
The Pol Protec2007-12-07
The POL PROTECT2007-11-27
THE POL PROTECT2007-11-23
unknown2007-11-22
The Pol Protect2007-11-20
GRAPHICS LAB2007-11-17
Graphics lab2007-11-07
POL OROTECT2007-10-23
THE POL PROTECT2007-09-15
The Pol Protect2007-09-28
The Pol Protect2007-10-07
The Pol Protect2007-10-04
The Pol Protect2007-09-08
Graphics Lab2007-09-05
The POL PROTECT2007-08-25
The Pol Protect2007-08-16
THE POL PROTECT2007-08-14
The Pol Protect2007-08-11
POL PROJECT2007-08-10
called cell2007-08-03
Graphics Lab2007-08-02
THE POL PROTECT2007-07-23
graphics lab2007-07-02
The Pol Protect2007-07-17
The Pol Project2007-06-28
The Pol Protect2007-07-16
GRAPHICS LAB2007-07-14
The Police Pol2007-07-03
Name unknown2007-07-02
The Pol Protect2007-06-21
Graphics Lab2007-06-19
The Pol Protect2007-06-15
THE POL PROTECT2007-06-08
the pol protect2007-06-06
The Pol Protect2007-05-24
The POL Protect2007-05-22
The Pol Protect2007-05-19
THE POL PROTECT2007-05-02
the pol protect2007-04-30
THE POL PROTECT2007-04-27
THE POL PROTECT2007-04-25
None2007-04-24
The Pol Protect2007-03-20
Graphics Lab2007-03-05
THE POL PROTECT2007-02-13
the pol protect2007-02-12
GRAPHICS LAB2007-02-05
The Pol Protect2007-02-01
THE POL PROJECT2007-01-30
THE POL PROTECT2007-01-29
No2007-01-25
name unknown2007-01-25
graphis Lab2007-01-24
Pol Protect2007-01-24
The Pol Protec2007-01-24
Nancy Knight2007-01-23
Graphics Lab2007-01-23
The Pol Project2007-01-18
The Pol Protect2007-01-08
Pol Protect2006-12-20
The Pol Protect2006-12-18
the pol protect2006-12-15
The POL PRETECT2006-12-11
Graphics Lab2006-12-11
GRAPHICS LAB2006-12-10
the pol protect2006-12-08
THE POL PROTECT2006-12-04
GRAPHICS LAB2006-12-01
No name2006-11-30
THE POL PROTECT2006-10-30
The POL Protect2006-11-15
THE POL PROJECT2006-11-13
The Pol Protect2006-11-10
GRAPHICS LAB2006-10-31
No Name2006-10-30
The Pol Protect2006-09-21
The Pol Protect2006-10-06
THE POL PROTECT2006-10-26
PHONE NUMBER2006-10-02
The Pol Protect2006-09-27
Unknown Name2006-09-12
THE POL PROTECT2006-09-08
GRAPHICS LAB2006-09-01
the pol protect2006-08-31
The Pol Protect2006-08-16
GRAPHICS LAB2006-08-29
THE POL PROTECT2006-08-25
The POL Protect2006-08-24
N/A2006-08-24
THE POL PROTECT2006-08-22
POL PROTECT2006-08-22
THE POL PROT2006-08-14

Comment on calls from 804-225-9092

157 Comments

2012-09-12 00:10:52 UTCdon

In 2010 less then 1% went to Police Charity and they the Police Protective Fund pocketed 4.3M out of the 4.4 Million they collected. They don't operate from a Virhinia number anymore the FEDS and the real police shut them down. Now they call from either a Florida (727)863-5033 number or some state where the AG hasn't gone after them yet. File a complaint with your State AG office if you gave them money. All you are doing is lining their pockets. They have been operating this SCAM for over 10 years and claim they have collected over 40M . Most of the money going to 4 people and 1 address in Florida.

2010-09-13 19:53:55 UTCBB

Raising money for officers KIA. I never give to charities that call...and I always ask what % goes to the actually charity. He said close to 100% but hesitated to send me any info. Said he wanted to get a "commitment" on an amount before he mailed anything. Most of these "police" charities are scams.

2010-02-25 18:24:41 UTCmrbill

This call started "Hello I am calling from the police protective fund and this call is being recorded for security purposes." I said, "sorry, you have reached a business" he said, "well can I speak to your manager or supervisor" I said, "I am the manager" he said, "well this benefits the police and we asking $25 to help..." I interrupted, "please put me on your do not call list" He said, "sir, this is the police and we ..."

The guy wouldn't stop. The phone number 804-225 exchange is similar to a Commonwealth of Virginia exchange in Richmond so to some 'victims' this may seem intimidating but just remember - IT'S A SOCIAL ENGINEER/SCAM ARTIST that they are hiring to make the calls. Say "put this number on your do not call list" and hang up before he responds (he will not call back)

2010-02-24 00:47:36 UTCBubba

These guys SAY they are for Police, but they are only for lining their own pockets. Checking the Internet, less than 10% of all donations go to their programs.

Find a real charity.

They are blocked, so all they ever get is a busy signal, but they keep calling.

2010-01-08 03:25:35 UTCjapharl

Blocked via call intercept from verizon as of today for my house.

2010-01-06 16:36:50 UTCHowie

They keep calling. When I picked up and they said who they were I was all like, "Aren't you the scumbags who keep getting states' attorneys general bringing action against you for being scamming scumsuckers?" The guy's all like, "That's not true, we're with the Police." I told him, "Call me again and I'll find you and break your fucking kneecaps." He was all, "You can't talk to me that way, it's illegal." I said, "Yeah, well if you're with the police, then I guess you can come arrest me. Now quit calling before I take a tire iron to your knees." ANd I hung up. And of course, no police ever showed up. Scamming scumbag scumsucking donkeyboinkers.

2009-12-17 00:09:18 UTCBen

who r they?

2009-12-17 00:08:58 UTCBilly

Who?

2009-12-17 00:08:41 UTCKevin

The Pol Protect? What the hell is that?

2009-12-16 19:41:22 UTCMel

Also - The Pol Protect
mult phone calls, no messages ever left
i don't answer if i don't recognize the number

2009-11-10 00:35:02 UTCAnon again

Just for the record, I NEVER answer these calls. It just gives them a time to call again when someone might be home. (They only let it ring 3X tonight.) They'll never get an answer here. People, with the advent of Caller ID, we have the option to NOT EVER ANSWER calls we don't know/aren't interested in - USE IT!! I never answer any number I don't know; if they want me so badly, they'll leave a message. Plus, if they DO leave a message, I delete it (matching call time to vm time). They are not worth my time and energy and they can call 'til the cows come home - their call will NEVER be answered!! If more of us just didn't answer all these phishing scams, maybe more of them will fall off the map.

2009-11-10 00:26:52 UTCAnon

Please be aware that this company has been written up for poor "charity" practices. Apparently something like only 5% actually goes to the charity (Police Protection or whatever) and the rest is squandered on "advertising" and such. (NOTE: I've NEVER seen it advertised anywhere!) Also NOTE to TIM: Apparently you work for them - you're full of it!!!
DON'T FALL FOR THIS SCAM!!!

2009-10-01 18:16:17 UTCChris

I see these morons are still in business. Caller said Hellloooo, Mr. Rickman. I said nope. He said, Oh sorry, wrong number.

2009-09-28 04:50:19 UTCBubba

They are NOT legitimate. Their costs are more than 90%, leaving less than 10% for their "good works.

Tim, you must work for them.

2009-09-08 20:23:47 UTCTim

Okay. The "Police Protective Fund" is a legitimate 501c3 non-profit charitable organization. They offer a $10,000 death benefit to the families of officers killed in the line of duty in a few states scattered nationwide. What they don't tell you on the phone is that the officers have to sign up to receive the benefit and in most cases don't even know it's available to them. The people who used to call you were actually United Funding Organization, a company subcontracted to call and raise funds for the charity. I think we used to keep 75% of the money raised. UFO (United Funding Organization) recently purchased the PPF (Police Protective Fund) and are now calling on behalf of themselves. This is a VERY profitable business with hardly any expenses. Think about it: How many officers are killed in the line of duty in the 3-4 states they can call in each year? Out of those, how many have signed up for the benefit they are never told they have the right to receive? Even if they pay a benefit to a family, so what? That's $10,000, not a big deal when you pull in 6 million + plus a year! More power to them! It's tough to make money in this economy...I wish I would have thought of it first!

2009-06-23 19:16:14 UTCRodney

Caller said his name was Gregg Michael from Richmond, VA representing the Police Protective Find. I asked for tax ID he gave me 472864416. He then told me that others were using their name and I could also check out web site Polie USA.com. I asked for his phone number 804-225-9092 but Phone Caller ID listed it as Graphic Lab. He wanted a $15.00 donation, he is sending me info on his org. which I asked for.

2009-06-10 00:54:00 UTC-

just got a call from POL project today. didnt pick up because numbers that dont start with 540 i never do.

2009-06-01 22:42:59 UTCEdna Barney

They have phoned my cell phone twice. I can return their calls, but I cannot leave a message as their mailbox is full. I have never given them permission to phone my cell phone.

2009-05-26 22:20:10 UTCsas

all the comments below are true and correct, this number keeps calling me

2009-05-20 22:13:38 UTCR.A.

My mother got the rudest call from "The Pol Project" -- I had her hang up and took over -- I asked the swine to identify himself and he said "I just did five times" -- I wanted to know who he was representing -- he would not say -- he kept asking for my mother's name repeatedly -- very rude and shady. I told him to go to hell and hung up. Some phone set-ups are not listed on the National Co Not Call Back List -- I think they go through the internet. As mentioned on this page, we can block the specific number.

I'm so tired of the bad guys being able to do anything they want -- and we are left with the hassle of trying to do something. The phone company does not know how solicitors can have unknown caller ID. I don't know if the FCC can help us. But this and other solicitations are maddening! Look for our privacies and securities to erode with the Hussein admin.

"If we are willing to give up freedom for security, then we will not have either." -- Benjamin Franklin Good luck to all. Pleas write in and share. RA

2009-05-20 01:00:38 UTC27ytre

this place calls us once or twice a month, they always seem to call when my wife is sleeping for work, please stop.

2009-05-14 23:09:13 UTCSue

I keep receiving calls from 804-225-9092 "The POL Protect" every night. When I answer they hang up. I called back and left a message to remove me from their calling list. Their answering machine does say they are with the Police. If they are why would the Richmond Police be calling people in Fredericksburg to look for donations?

2009-04-16 23:48:41 UTCDon

This is a supposed fund raiser for Police. They would not give any additional information. I told them I would not donate via telephone and they would need to send info via mail. I don't think these guys are legit, otherwise why would they not have a caller ID of Graphics Lab?

2009-03-27 12:15:29 UTCJim

The Police Protective Fund uses a caller ID showing up as "GRAPHICS LAB" -- a creatively deceptive technique giving the impression it's a call from a medical office, another type of graphics business, or a photo lab.

2009-02-22 02:51:29 UTCICC

There web site gives a way to be on there do not call list. Unknown if it works. pwc.squarespace.com

2008-12-23 21:07:44 UTCBill

I am on the DNC list.
No response when I answered.

2008-09-23 02:17:03 UTC-

I don't buy that these are people asking for donations or are charity-related whatsoever. My main reason is because I specifically have this number BLOCKED from calling me (due to the ridiculous amount of calls I get from them!) and they are STILL able to call me! The so called "Graphics Lab" doesn't even exist. The 804 area code is based in Richmond, VA and there is no company that matches that name whatsoever. Even if it WAS legit, how would they be able to call a residence who has specifically put that number on their call block list? Impossible. That means they're forging the number/name that they are calling from and that confirms this is a fraud. NO legitimate business of any kind would take illegal steps to conceal their identity and you need specific equipment to be able to do that also.

2008-09-19 21:03:19 UTCAnonymous

Probably usual deal, though some are claiming this particular org may even be a fraud - at best they probably give pennies on the dollar to the cause and pocket a vastly larger share for themselves. Pretty stupid they keep calling people on the do not call list (yeah, they're not required to obey it as fundraisers, but still stupid). Even more stupid are people who give out money to some chucklehead who just called them! Just don't do it. Give to the charity of your choice directly, or better yet, just hook up with United Way or some reputable organization and tell these idiots to go pound salt.

2008-08-28 18:21:55 UTCleslie

police asking for donations

2008-08-12 22:39:08 UTCKaren

Regardless if you are on the DNC list or not, charitable organizations (such as this) are not bound by the list. Do not call doesn't cover charities, police organizations or anyone similar to this who are seeking donations.

2008-08-09 16:19:11 UTCLinda

The caller indicates The Pol Protect

2008-05-30 20:36:43 UTCEarl

they called, I checked ID, read "Graphics Lab", googled it thinking it was some photo lab or somthing, now I'm typing this... Glad I checked it out :)

2008-05-14 18:12:12 UTCSunshine

tinyurl.com

In addition this is a known SCAM to officers in Blue who regard these freeloaders as someone who needs to be punished to the full extent of the law.

2008-05-14 17:59:39 UTCAntoine

The local CBS Affiliate TV station did a story on this group since they have a office in Richmond, Va . It seems the group only gives 15% of their money to the Police & uses the other 85% for EXPENSES. Is this what you want in a supposedly "charitable organization"??? I would rather give my money locally.

2008-04-29 01:59:48 UTCC

Gotten calls from both Graphics Lab and tonight from POL Protect. Didn't answer phone and they hung up on my machine, tonight and before.

2008-04-19 13:15:24 UTCBurke VA

Did not leave message--hung up.

2008-04-09 15:38:17 UTCHarold

THE POLICE "PROTECTIVE" AND/OR "PROTECTION" FUND. Both names are listed with the Better Business Bureau.

My number is on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) national Do Not Call registry.

I received a call from this number on April 8, 2008. Before that I have received similar calls back in 2003 but not from the same number. I have not answered the calls and no message is left on my voice mail. But EACH TIME I receive a call I report it to the FTC using their online complaint format. I provide the date and time of the call.

The reputation of this organization is no better today than it was in 2003 - and that is VERY POOR. This outfit tries to stay just below the police radar. They meet few of the Better Business Bureau standards. They hide behind phone numbers that are hard to trace. Their executives receive high salaries. Fund raising costs are a very high percentage of their income. The list goes on.

If more people would complain the FTC just might get the idea these kind of calls annoy people and they are fraudulent in nature. It doesn't take a minute to report the calls.

You, too, can complain at:

donotcall.gov

Click on "File A Complaint" on the left side of the web page.

If you give to this "charity", you will be throwing your money to the wind.

Caller ID: The Police Protect
Tel. No.: 804-225-9092

2008-03-26 01:46:42 UTClois

They called at 8;45PM, to late for us. Nobody on line

2008-03-01 01:58:39 UTCKat

These people called again 2/29/08 for the first time in months. I didn't answer but they hung up after only two rings. I remember them before asking for donations for some firemen or policemen thing. We are on the DNC. If I answer, I just say I'm not interested and hang up. They always continue calling back though.

2008-02-28 01:26:07 UTCPark

Caller ID says "Graphics Lab....The person says it has something to do with the police...Received 2/27/2008

2008-02-21 01:06:13 UTCDMac

Scam...over 70% raised goes to Administrative costs (2.5%) and Fund Raising Expenses (69.1%)... charitynavigator.org

2008-02-15 18:03:56 UTCLou

Just got a call from these people(during my nap). Went into his spiel and then said "Can you help us out" and I said "no, sorry" and hung up.

2008-02-15 15:01:37 UTC-

I'm receiving these calls constantly---so much so that I specifically BLOCKED the number! (804-225-9092, shows "GRAPHICS LAB" on Caller ID). Even after successfully BLOCKING the number, the calls continue. This means that whomever is calling is SPOOFING the number they are calling from as well as any Caller ID information that is listed. Apparently there is no law that can stop this or make this act illegal. I was advised to contact my local Congress Rep to alert them of the problem. I did, and got a letter in return stating this is a known issue that is being debated still since last year and that our letters and comments should keep on coming to further prove that citizens are still getting these calls and don't like it!

2008-01-24 08:49:48 UTCquietwatch

I no longer answer the phone unless I know who's calling. Sad that it's come to that.

From nuvo.net, re: Police Protective Fund ... But the most telling discovery on the Internet was a ... tax return

2008-01-12 00:34:26 UTCAnonymous

They call ALL THE TIME. Hang ups if we don't answer. Persistent if we do answer. Have asked 3 times to be removed from their call list to no avail. Calls border on harrassment.

2007-12-13 18:59:40 UTCJim

Got a call from (804) 225-9092 on 12/13/2007. Caller id read The Pol Protect. I wasn't home when the call came, but I've been harrassed by this group before. It would be cool if someone can get proof of the caller claiming to be a detective so that he can be brought up on charges for impersonating a police officer.

2007-12-12 19:40:34 UTCJP

Graphics Lab / No Message

2007-12-07 01:32:11 UTCGreg

Scumbags. Keep reporting them to the DNC list.

I am a cop and this is NOT a legitimate entity.

2007-11-28 23:21:35 UTCKevin

They called, no message. On DNC. Upon googling number, found this site. Read all of your' comments. I've gotten these calls before too, claiming to be a Virginia State Police Trooper collecting for a Virginia State Police charity. Trouble was, he was calling from a Georgia phone number..LOL!! I also see here, that the 'Pol Protect' calls I've gotten are apparently from the same people too. Thanks to all of you on here, this has been very informative..lol

2007-11-28 01:58:22 UTCNA

Did not answer. Not on DNC. No message.

2007-11-27 19:54:08 UTChht

Called here repeatedly today, at least 5 times. Each time it reaches my fax. The last call, I picked up quickly and the person asked me whether this was the parts department. I told them no, private home, on the do not call list, that they'd already called at least 4 times.
Then I called the number back and listened to their recorded message, and told them the same thing. Do not call list, etc. It is the Police Protection Agency for their 'Public Awareness' program. Several years ago, I bought advertising in their information booklet, never received my copy, never had any contact from the police to whom I donated product, nothing. When I pushed several years ago, I learned they are based in Chicago and contracted with Fairfax County Police Benevolent Assn.

2007-11-14 02:05:07 UTCJohn

Rude Asshat wanted money, but its a scam.

2007-10-25 15:20:01 UTCSherry

These folks won't stop calling. I get a call at least every week. I have asked them numerous times to stop calling. They get very belligerant with me. I advised them that I will never give them $$. I can understand legitimate charitable solicitors calling maybe once or twice a year but these people won't stop. It's almost as if you have to pay them off to stop the harrassing calls. Hey....isn't that against the law?

2007-10-19 19:36:35 UTCTina

These guys dont quit.I have requested to be taken off the list and they keep calling.The caller told me they could keep calling because the do not call list does not affect them.I'll see how much they like whistles!

2007-10-05 22:54:50 UTCPhil Brown

I answered, he said, "Hello, I am...". The call cut off and that was that. It's been 10 minutes and he hasn't called back.

2007-10-04 21:23:04 UTCajrfman

2:23 p.m.
No message. Just a hang up. I am on the DNC list.

2007-10-01 17:36:40 UTCDiana

Called soliciting funds for Police Officers. I am on the DNC list.

2007-09-27 23:46:37 UTCNic

Did not leave message.

2007-09-27 02:56:56 UTCW. Fet

Called, left no message. I admit my phone message is openly hostile toward telemarketers.

Caller ID reads "GRAPHICS LAB."

I phoned back and the message says it is the "Public Awareness Line of the Police Portective Fund." I am sure they are just funding their own pockets and giving a small amount to something good.

I am on the DNC list, but they are going to claim to be a charity.

2007-09-26 22:44:50 UTCLori

On DNC list. The number keeps calling us but when we answer they hang up. Very annoying.

2007-09-19 03:32:37 UTCkim

the state police does not call asking for donations its a scam

2007-09-18 23:55:35 UTCMW

Caller asking for donations to Police Protection Fund ... denied he worked for a professional fund raising company ... all funds go to PPF .. was not fooled, did not give ...

2007-08-25 16:50:49 UTCLloyd

Trying to see who called my phone

2007-08-23 23:35:45 UTCBeau Guthrie

My son answered. The caller said he was a police detective and asked for someone 18 or older. When I said "hello" the caller hung up.

2007-08-23 00:21:56 UTCna

They call almost every day and hang up.

2007-08-14 19:15:01 UTCJB

80% of the money The Police Protive Fund collects they y pay ALL-Pro Telemarketing Inc. this $$$ for telemarketing expenses.
They got SUed in NJ & have been BANNED from doing solicitations there. NY has also filed suits..
oag.state.ny.us

2007-08-14 19:05:27 UTCJB

losangeles.bizjournals.com

Police Protective Fund, Inc being SUED in Missouri

2007-08-14 18:47:59 UTCJohnnie

vdacs.virginia.gov

See this Press Release issued by State of Virginia

2007-08-14 17:48:02 UTCjohnnie

No message left on Ans Serv.
They have called many, many times EVen though we have asked them to STOP.
They say they can do this because they are collecting monies for Police Charities in Virginia.
WHy don't they solicit police officers & government workers? I don't see Teachers out here fundraising for their benefits, Nor do I see firemen,Paramedics etc.
Why should this group have an edge????? Political CRAP

2007-08-09 16:54:33 UTCCharlie

"The Pol Protect" "Police Protection"

-Call the VA State Police and make a report, Call the D.C. Police and make a report, then...

-Call your Local News Station, make a report, and give them links to websites like these for more info to broadcast

2007-08-07 18:23:30 UTCTom T.

These assholes call me once, every month. I'm on the ndc list and they still continue to call. I've asked them to put me on their "do not call" list. I've reported them to the ndc. Still getting continuous calls, from them.

2007-08-05 01:22:00 UTCNA

hear it. Left no message.

2007-08-03 23:26:43 UTCAlex

im sure its for donations but i saw on the news people asking for donations for the policee is nothing but a fraud like greg olsen posted this below for more information

montgomerycountymd.gov

2007-08-02 23:35:23 UTCNews Story

Attorney General Jay Nixon filed a suit Tuesday against a California organization that allegedly uses harassing and intimidating tactics to solicit donations from Missourians.

The suit, against Hollywood, Calif.-based Police Protective Fund Inc. (PPF), was filed in St. Louis Circuit Court. The American Association of Police Officers is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit. According to Nixon, the association is the administrative home for PPF and receives management fees from charitable donations received by PPF.


According to Nixon's office, telemarketers working for PPF have made numerous calls into Missouri, representing that donations will help the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty through PPF's $10,000 "Line-Of-Duty Death Benefits" program.

PPF took in more than $5.9 million in nationwide donations last year but only paid $37,000 through the benefits program to the families of police officers killed in 2006, according to a release from Nixon's office.

The lawsuit asks the court to order the defendants to stop any telemarketing calls that violate Missouri law. Nixon also is seeking an order for the defendants to pay full restitution to any Missouri consumers who were harmed by the defendants' actions, and to pay civil penalties and court costs deemed appropriate by the court.

2007-07-31 01:06:49 UTCTom

They called and asked for {my name}. I spoke spanish, they spoke spanish back. When i said "no gracias" several times, the man asked if he could talk to {my name}. I just said no gracias and hung up. I am on the DNC list.

2007-07-26 22:09:00 UTCDavid

Answered phone but no one responded, so I hung up.

2007-07-20 13:40:44 UTCMary Beth

I get calls all the time. I just got a call a couple days ago. They always call
when I am not home and I work from home.

2007-07-17 15:49:11 UTCbc Suffolk VA

Caller ID hit

2007-07-14 16:18:35 UTCBrent

The person on the other end asked for my wife after weeks of calling. I asked him to stop calling he's reply was" NO not until I f######talk to her". Nice, I guess even a police fund can give you a L.A. beat down.

2007-07-14 14:45:27 UTCliveinfxva2

If you want them to stop either speak in a made up language and say no speak english or speak in a jumbled up language I have been call free for 3 years. :) Do not talk spanish or french or a known language because they will bring someone on the phone to talk to you just jumble words or speak as a person with mental disabilities. :) They wanna have fun you have fun with it too. Its kinda like getting stopped for speeding and have a dead body in the trunk and only getting in trouble for speeding not murder. If you want to give to the police or to their families call your local precinct directly or drive by there and ask them for where you can make donations.

2007-07-14 14:41:24 UTCliveinfxva

ftc.gov It makes no difference if you are on the DNC-Do Not Call List. It does not cover charities. So if they want to solicit something that is okay but ifthey want to sell you something they should not call. I think Fed Govt needs to rethink law or not be so lenient in definiing charity.

2007-07-11 19:41:56 UTCJJ

Get calls and they hang up. this is a business phone

2007-07-10 17:02:03 UTCMargie

They called and when I gave my name they just hung up

2007-06-28 23:33:32 UTCMoran

The Pol Protect - 6-29-2007.

Left no message.

I am on DNC list

2007-06-26 17:40:20 UTCJimmy

Get calls all the time. Never answer them. Always says "Graphics Lab". On DNC list.

If they are scammning then why haven't they been stopped?

2007-06-22 21:17:11 UTCRK

SCAM!!! The "Police Protection Fund" is a NOTORIOUS fraud that claims to pay benefits to the families of DEAD POLICE OFFICERS!!! The Richmond, VA telemarketing firm that is currently WORKING for these mother-FUCKERS should be FUCKING hanged!!!

2007-06-20 14:44:00 UTCSJ

Another auto-msg thats wants me to press 1. This time to be connected to a warranty specilaist. Yesterdays, it was to be connected to my local congressman. Me smells scam....

2007-06-13 01:51:00 UTCMary P

See they have called the house several times during the day. I unplugged my answering machine because of these phone calls and others wanting money.

2007-06-12 01:05:42 UTCmovsalot

I have used this tactic with others. I pick up but don't say anything. When they finally speak I start tapping the phone with my fingernail. They ask if I can hear them- I just keep tapping. They hang up and usually don't call back. (they sound frustrated)May have to do this routine a few times.

2007-06-11 20:38:33 UTCalex west

I am a policeman. We are gonna charge this organization with at least 2 felonies.


Just kidding

2007-06-06 01:03:44 UTCMcLean VA

We get calls from every kind of police charity. Every time they call I've asked to be taken off their list. They are very persistant. What can be done about this group?

2007-05-17 02:11:50 UTCBev

"Pol Protect" appears on the caller id with no area code but local number (Richmond, VA). They leave no message and call several times a month at various hours (as late as 8:15 PM) I am on the DNC list

2007-05-16 22:48:28 UTCDaisy

On DNC list. I don't answer numbers I don't recognize. They hung up. Left no message.

2007-05-16 00:40:51 UTCdoug

answered,caller hung up. On DNC list

2007-05-14 17:19:55 UTCSKA

No message.

2007-05-02 22:05:44 UTCRobin

This is the fifth time they have called in a month. They do not leave a message and I am on the DNC list.

2007-04-23 20:27:48 UTCc

constant calls, usually 5 or more a day.

2007-04-21 00:12:30 UTCKarin

Unsure of the number so I didn't anwser..Came up "The Pol Protect" Didn't leave a message. Also on DNC list for both cell and home phone.

2007-04-13 18:24:20 UTCSam

They called my home, I did not answer, and they did not leave a message on my answering machine. The name on the caller ID was "The POL Protect"

2007-04-11 22:29:07 UTCWanda Johnson

These people continue to call and I am on DNC

2007-04-10 00:39:41 UTCDude

Called answered the phone and a guy was laughing and stated a name, I asked who he was and he stated the Police protection front, I asked what he just said and he laughingly stated the Police Protection Fund, I asked him what type of scam was he trying to pull and the called ended.

2007-04-10 00:30:48 UTCElizabeth

Call from "THE POL PROTECT"
804 225 9092. Caller siad he was "Police Detective -------" and asked how I was before identifying purpose of call as "contribution for officers killed in line of duty." Aa usual to check out validity, etc., I requested mail contact in future. He was rather rude. If this call is not blocked by DNC list, that organization may regard this POL PROTECT or whatever as a charitable organization. Notification re their status may need to be affirmed and sent to DNC.

2007-04-06 00:57:12 UTCA

No message. Just hang up.

2007-03-20 11:33:00 UTCPaul

Hung up when I answered, probaby a problem with their call center auto-dialer. Glad I checked whocalled.us. Now I know not to answer the call with this called ID.

2007-03-15 18:13:17 UTCKeith

Have received several calls for month's. This week alone they have called three times in four days despite our request to be removed from their list. I suggested that they were not a reputable organization and they quickly ended the call.

2007-03-13 18:37:20 UTCSteve

Reverse lookup shows number belongs to Nancy Knight, also at 804-303-2868. Address:9 W. Hill St., Richmond, VA 23220-2506
Directory listings for this block seem to indicate either bogus names or an apartment building. I'm guessing the former.

2007-03-10 22:09:49 UTCCindy

I told these people we could not contribute and hung up. They called back right away. I told them I was on the DNC list and hung up. They called them again and then I told them this is harrassment and he started yelling at me. I hung up and he called again! I told him I was going to report them and hung up one more time.

2007-02-24 04:50:14 UTCdArtagnan

Received call after 9PM. Caller just hung up. I'm on DNC list. My area code is 703.

2007-02-18 13:39:19 UTCLorie

Asking for monies for police families. I am on the do not call list.

2007-02-12 14:47:54 UTCjulie c.

i answered with our business phone greeting, hung up on me. they have been calling for months-

2007-02-09 16:50:21 UTCCathy

I answered the call and all he said was "Oh sorry, wrong number." Wonder if this is a means of finding out what numbers are "live".

2007-02-01 16:58:18 UTCTeddy

They called two numbers in the house. One, no message. The second a hang-up. I'm on the DNC

2007-02-01 15:42:44 UTCChuck

Called at 4:34 PM. No message and we are on the DNC.

2007-01-31 12:48:05 UTCPC

no message, just hung up when i answered phone. caller ID said Graphics Lab. On DNC list. from 24503

2007-01-30 11:06:35 UTCBrandon

Answered on 1st ring, they just hung up. I am on the DNC list.

2007-01-26 19:30:15 UTCL

Caller ID: The Pol Protect. Caller identified himself as Dave and proposed to send decals, etc., with a contribution envelope. That's four calls in two days; as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m. Told "Dave" to remove my number. Two more calls since then.

2007-01-24 17:10:36 UTCPatrick

No message; am on DNC list.

2007-01-24 15:01:35 UTCAmi

No answer. I'm on the DNC list.

2007-01-18 19:20:49 UTCUnavailable

on DNC list. showed on caller id as "the pol protect" called at 8:15pm on a weekday; left no message; hung up.

2007-01-18 18:25:55 UTCJane

I kept him on the phone for a few minutes while I did a web search and told him all the hits that said they were a scam. He got a little irritated when I said I wouldn't donate because it looked like a scam and that I should have told him in the beginning. I kept saying, Wow--here's one that says 65 % of your budget goes to fundraising. Wow--here's another site that says you're a scam. I am on the DNC list, and reported him.

2007-01-17 07:43:10 UTCC. Stewart

Person said that he was helping families of fallen police officers. I let him go on talking for a few minutes while the phone was sitting on my desk unattended. Then, I picked the phone up and he was still talking so I hung up.

2007-01-17 05:46:32 UTCcjay

Identified themselves as a charity for families of police officers fallen in the line of duty. Asked if it would be OK to send a decal and donation slip. I asked why they need permission because mail solicitors usually just send. Said needed to verify address. Then, he told me my address and asked again if he could send donation slip. I asked are you marking a predetermined amount on that slip and billing me and he said yes. I declined and reported it.

2007-01-14 21:37:48 UTCLindaFxVA

Like everyone else, phone rang twice, I answered and they hung up. They called at 4:17 PM on 1/12/07. I don't know if I'm on the DNC list--but hope I'm not. What is this all about?

2007-01-10 11:27:26 UTCFH

This group calls continuously to solicit money for the Police Protection Fund. They called last year, asked to speak to me and when my husband asked who was calling, they identified themselves as from another entity and were calling to thank me. However, when he handed the phone to me, they identified themselves as representatives from the Police Protection Fund and asked for a donation. They called again a few weeks ago and I spoke to a representative told them that we were not donating as we'd received calls before, the callers misidentified themselves and we were comfortable giving. The caller got very indignant and said they had a federal ID number and the name appearing as Graphics Lab was a mistake they had been fighting to correct. I still refused to donate and he hung up. However, they called again today.

2006-12-22 14:19:22 UTCMike

I had calls from these people for it seems like years. I look at caller ID and never answer. Now they don't wait for my answering machine to pick up. They hang up after two rings. Slime balls.

2006-12-19 19:30:26 UTCMike

Calls my house repeatedly, never leaves a message, I'm on the DNC list. Read the entry below about Montgomery County Maryland.

2006-12-19 17:13:49 UTCsmore

Called and asked "is your mom or dad home" Considering I'm a grown adult, I said "no, who is this?" They hung up. Very strange.

2006-12-16 05:35:00 UTCWildWolf

I don't really know this number and there's no message left on and it showed on my ID caller

2006-12-16 01:47:42 UTCAmy

They keep calling. We don't answer and we won't. The Maryland article says they have kept an average of almost 80% of the funds they collect to cover "expenses".

2006-12-01 19:07:54 UTCMike

Said Graphics Lab - Did Not Answer it.

2006-11-24 19:06:59 UTCBruce

Called and hung up when I said hello.

2006-11-19 20:54:11 UTCFrederick

Got a call Saturday am from these scam artists. My caller ID says "THE POL PROTECT".

2006-11-06 18:55:25 UTCDianne

this is the 2nd different phone scam I received tonight, thanks again people for the info. Another number not to answer.

2006-11-01 14:08:08 UTCJB

They called me 11/01/06 12:33:24 PM. I am on the DNC. Bastards get ya even on VOIP in Kuwait

2006-10-30 12:53:08 UTCC

Alleged police organizaton.. Keep calling my cell, won't remove from their call list.

2006-10-27 05:02:41 UTCRanger

No message/just hang up..hmm why would I need them?

2006-10-26 19:55:49 UTCc in cville

On the do not call list

2006-10-19 14:16:59 UTCTim Jackson

Same company ( or guy ) named Dennis Gentile has been calling for about 2 years, repeated notification to add to the company list, already on DNC, claims to be a charity but sounds like a 3rd party fundraising telemarketer. dates - 10/19/2006, records from about 6 or 7 previous calls

2006-10-12 18:50:04 UTCDee

Got one tonight. Didn't answer it. I'm on the DNC list also.

2006-10-10 12:39:52 UTCDave

They continue to call and I continue calling them scam artists. Really P.O.'s them
heh heh

2006-10-03 18:59:33 UTCWilliam

Yet another number for me to block!

2006-09-28 15:53:11 UTCPaul

No message. I am on the DNC list.

2006-09-28 09:08:40 UTCJennifer

Have been calling for days. They never leave a message. Good to know they are a fraud so I can just ignore them.

2006-09-16 00:49:17 UTCJamie

I answered after one ring and they hung up without a word. I immediately registered a complaint on the DNC registry, which I'm on.

2006-09-15 18:45:17 UTCs

No message. Just a hang up. On the DNC list.

2006-09-13 14:40:55 UTCDave

I've gotten calls from this before...I am on the DNC. No message, previously was in "Anywho" as a lady in Richmond VA (no listing now), call the number and you get a voicemail box (which of course is full from all the people who don't want them to call).

2006-09-13 00:47:34 UTCGreg Olsen

This gropu is a fraud!

Check out this press release from Montgomery County Maryland:

montgomerycountymd.gov

2006-09-02 01:11:31 UTCBeth

No message. Numerous calls over past week with no message. On DNC list.

2006-09-01 19:18:39 UTCVA

Just a hang up. On DNC list.

2006-09-01 18:39:33 UTCAMit

got a call today and no reply when I answered. Bastiches.

2006-08-26 14:15:56 UTCBob

Called and then simply hung up. Have received this call before.

2006-08-26 01:35:13 UTCJ

This is not a legit police call. They call all the time. Our local police have told us never to give them anything, but they continue to harrass with calls.

2006-08-24 00:32:40 UTCJay

I am on the DNC list and they still call.

2006-08-22 18:58:28 UTCTopGun

Asking for police donation for the police families.On refusal asked for 4 cents till X-mas.

2006-08-22 02:12:02 UTCNA

Like Cathie, no message, just a hang-up. On the DNC list.

2006-08-18 19:52:53 UTCBill

Caller did not leave a message. I am not on the DNC list.

2006-08-06 00:10:01 UTCCathie

No message. Just a hang up. On the DNC list.


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