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FAQs

Why am I getting calls from the Feed Foundation? ›

It is NOT the charity spam calling you. Its a scammer (fake Feed Foundation) thats spoofing numbers, not the actual charity. Youre damaging the good deeds this charity can do by not doing a little research before destroying their ratings.

One way to check if a number is potentially a scam is to use a reverse phone number lookup service. These websites and apps allow you to enter a number and see public information associated with it, such as the registered name, location, and carrier.

You can now search these numbers on Truecaller and Truecaller's Scammer Phone Number Lookup will let you know if it's a 'Likely Fraud' number. If you use Truecaller app, it will indicate if a message sender is a fraud. Your red Caller ID screen will also label calls as 'Likely Fraud'.

They told Charity Watch: "The FEED Foundation's legal team, specifically their cyber security team, has advised that anyone impacted block the calls and report the issue to the relevant authorities via ic3.gov.

In making such a request, make sure to use the words “place me on your do not call list” and note the date, time, name of charity, and name of the telemarketing firm. If they call again on behalf of that charity, you can file a complaint with the FTC at www.ftc.gov.

Should You Call Back a Spam Number? Never. In many cases, these calls are “one-ring” scams designed to charge you sky-high fees or get you on the phone with a fraudster. Even if you aren't sure if the call was spam, it's best to leave it alone and block the number.

If you accidentally answer a spam call, scammers know your number is connected to a real person and can target you with more spam calls. These targeted spam calls will try to trick you into giving up your personal information which allows cybercriminals to steal your money, your identity and even your voice.

To remove your number, call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to remove. Your number will be off the Registry the next day. Businesses and organizations have to update their telemarketing lists within 31 days.

Even with today's diverse range of communication devices, *67 still works on cell phones and landlines. No matter which device you use, whether an iPhone or Android, the code allows you to hide your phone numbers during calls.

How to know scammer number? ›

If you've ever wanted to avoid a call from the New York Times — and let's face it, many of you have — it's been relatively easy. Because whenever someone from the Gray Lady calls, the caller ID turns up as 1111111111. It's a sort of semi-famous little thing.

FEED Foundation is a real organization, registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity with the IRS. However, the charity has communicated to CharityWatch and on social media that these fundraising calls are not authorized by the charity and are not legitimate requests for donations.

The FEED Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to raising funds to support programs and organizations that are effectively working to fight hunger and eliminate malnutrition throughout the world.

Why am I getting so many spam calls? If you have answered a number of robocalls, it may be because the spam caller sold your number to other scammers or telemarketing companies. Remember, if the call is important enough, the caller will leave a voicemail message.

Go to https://telemarketing.donotcall.gov to access the National Do Not Call Registry.