8003904812

3 times so far this morning - call every day.  we don't answer, but when we do, no-one is there.

Just ringing. No messages.

Just rcvd 1 call. Disconnected. No way I am wasting my time calling them back.

I asked who was calling and was told the Cancer Fund of America.  I explained that I'm on the "Do Not Call" list and that they should not be calling me.  He promptly told me that they have permission from the Federal Government to make these calls because THEY are the "Cancer Fund".  This is outrageous especially since most people do not question their own thoughts and will blindly agree and follow like sheep. PLEASE DO NOT FALL PREY OR BECOME GUILT RIDDEN TO THESE DECEPTIVE PRACTICES and please someone find a way to prosecute!

Cancerfund of america. Made a pledge, couldn't make it within their timeframe and now they call 4-6 times a day as if itwas a bill. Will not pay it now.

Calls three times a day

Didn't answer, no message

I've gotten a couple of calls from this number in the last few weeks.  I haven't answered and they don't leave a message.  It's interesting to see the variety of company names provided to all of you!

cancer fund of america begging for money. Cussed them and will do so again. do not call

Have called each of the last 4 days. Do not leave messages.

No message, just rings three times and hangs up. Return dial results in busy signal.  Keep calling for four days now.

They call 4 or 5 times a day.  No Message left.  Picked up once and they were begging for a donation on behalf of the Cancer Fund of America. Said not interested in donating. They don't like rejection! CAN SOMEONE GET THEM TO STOP CALLING!!!

Me too, they call at all hours, many many times a day.  Our financial situation changed and I do not want to send in the $25.  Now I understand why you feel the way you do, I feel like I am wanted or something from a debt collection agency.  I don't mind giving but I will have to wait until it is on my financial schedule, not theirs.  I hate feeling guilty!

I basically have the same problem as everyone else. Phone rings, when I pick up, no answer. I don't even get a chance to tell them no to call this number anymore.

It is a Children Cancer Fund raiser asking to mail out pleadge cards.  She said that 100% of the donations are given out but when I asked what percent is kept for administrative costs the girl had me hold for a minute.  She came back and said 27% goes toward administrative costs.  NOT A VERY GOOD CHARITY IN MY BOOK!!!!!!

"Anita" knew my first and last name and went into a pitch for Cancer Fund of America Support Services.  We got disconnected before I had a chance to tell them I was filing a Do Not Call complaint.  I filed the complaint anyway.

(I always file Do Not Call complaints, even if they claim to be a charity.)

Yeah these people are o far too obsessed in calling me. So far I recieved 8 calls just today. I don't trust them and I do believe they are scam artists.

I'm not sure yet if this number is even a real number associated with the real Cancer Fund of America support services. The message when you call back says they are, but the number does not match the customer support number on the legitimate websites for this organization. I emailed them to ask if this is one of their calling numbers, I'll post the response when I get it.  But as a consideration , the Cancer Fund of America does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability by the BBB report for charities and have had several complaints logged.
BBB report ;
Standard 8 : Program Service Expense Ratio - Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

CFA does not meet this Standard because according to the organization's audited, consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, the organization spent $7,755,278 or 34% of its total expenses ($22,837,610) on program service activities.
Standard 9 : Fund Raising Expense Ratio - Spend should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.

CFA does not meet this Standard because:CFA does not meet this Standard because according to its audited, consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, the organization's fund raising costs were 64% ($14,040,224) of related contributions which totaled $21,914,630.
Standard 12 : Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses - Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.

CFA does not meet this Standard because its audited financial statements do not include a functional breakdown for each major program (i.e. patient services, community services, and public health education).
Standard 17 : Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

CFA does not meet this Standard because its website, www.cfoa.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include a board roster or financial information. The website also does not provide electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.
Standard 18 : Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

CFA does not meet provision (b) of this Standard because its website, www.cfoa.org does not provide access to a privacy policy with the recommended information.The Alliance is currently unable to verify if CFA meets the remaining provision of this Standard.


Standard 19 : Cause Related Marketing - Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related marketing) that state or imply that a charity will benefit from a consumer sale or transaction. Such promotions should disclose, at the point of solicitation: (a) the actual or anticipated portion of the purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g., 5 cents will be contributed to abc charity for every xyz company product sold), (b) the duration of the campaign (e.g., the month of October), (c) any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).

CFA does not meet this Standard because, in the past year, the organization participated in promotions for the sale of consumer goods and services that indicate the organization will benefit from these purchases.  The promotions, however, do not specify the actual or anticipated amount of the purchase price that will benefit the organization.
Standard 20 : Complaints - Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and/or local Better Business Bureaus about fund raising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.

CFA does not meet this Standard because in the last 36 months, the BBB processed 9 complaints and only 4 were addressed.


In addition, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, finances, solicitation materials, and annual report and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 10 Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, and 16.  

Cancer Fund of America (CFA) meets the remaining 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.

I checked with the Cancer Fund of America - I emailed them from their website and had them check this number. They verified it is one of their call center numbers. I would still however think first if this would be a good organization to donate to as they have only met 3 of the 20 standards for charity organization according to the BBB report. They do not give 100% of the money donate to those in need as they have claimed on the phone to some people. They are supposed to put at least 65% toward their help programs, but per BBB's last report they do not.

They have called many times in the past.  They called TWICE today, and this is a federal holiday.  When I answered, no one was there.  I called the number and had to listen to a taped message about how wonderful they are.  Then, I left a message, asking that they remove my telephone number from their calling list.  I do NOT expect them to comply.