Why Feed Foundation is Calling You And How To Stop It -

Beware of unsolicited calls from scammers posing as “Feed Foundation” and other companies requesting for charity donations. The scammers running this show mimic local numbers by utilizing your own area code so that each number comes up as being from, “The Feed Foundation”. It’s all fake, this has nothing to do with the real charity foundation.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst who investigates cybercrimes and scams, this article provides an updated findings about the Feed Foundation Scam and why you have been receiving these unsolicited calls.

A Close Look at Feed Foundation Spam Calls

The Feed Foundation spam calls target Americans living in the United States. The scammers call using different numbers, once you block a number they call from a new one. The moment you answer, there’s just silence for about 10 seconds, and then the call hangs up. Sometimes, instead of silence, you will hear these loud beeping noises, like an old dial-up internet or fax machine sound. On the other hand, if they eventually speak up the person acts like either they are seeking donation or confused foreigner likely from India.

Why Am I Getting Calls From Feed Foundation

It’s possible that your phone number got into the hands of scammers through online sources or social media. On the other hand, it could be that your phone number might have been leaked also If your email or phone number is out there, scammers could use it to target you.

Exposing The Charity Scam

On the feed foundation website, there are claims that Lauren Bush Lauren, granddaughter of President George H. W. Bush is the owner of this foundation but upon closer look on her i discovered that there is no such organization under her name. Infact the organization displayed on her Instagram page is totally different from the claims made. It’s best to stay away from the feed foundation website as it has potential to be a scam. people are getting tricked by scammers who pretend to be from Feed Foundation, it’s not a robocall; real people are talking on the other end, usually a man and a woman, trying to convince you to donate to a noble cause.

When I researched on google, I discovered that many unknown calls I received in the past turn up on a webpage belonging to the Feed Foundation. There are a few other similar sites that the phone numbers sometimes show up on and sometimes when you look at those pages there are clusters of Chinese names, or Middle Eastern names.

Victims Of The Scam Speak Up

I came across lots of victim reports on Reddit and other review websites who have shared their terrible experiences and wondering why numbers claiming to be from feed foundation is calling them. Some of them include:

I keep getting calls from different numbers from all over the United States. I don’t answer them, as I don’t recognize the numbers. When I look up the number on public lookup sites, most of them show The Feed Foundation. I called one back this morning to get to the bottom of it. A woman answered saying my name, Ms. Name? I didn’t say anything until she said it again. I didn’t confirm it was my name, but asked, “Who is this?” She claimed to be calling from some energy company in California that could reduce my electric bill by 22%. She asked if I received the notice they sent to me. I told her my husband pays the bills and I hadn’t seen the notice. I asked her what The Feed Foundation was. She said she didn’t know. Then she asked if I was the owner of a property at a certain address. I told her I don’t own any properties.
They call from a different number every time!! I block them and they keep calling. I answer the phone and it is silence. They are waiting for you to answer “Yes”! So they can get you. What a scam. Call New Brunswick Police. They don’t know anything about this place. This is like the guys saying donate to the police!!! SCAM!!!

How To Stop Unsolicited Calls

Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to safeguard yourself before making a donation:

Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Hang up right away if you do.

“Local” caller IDs can be misleading, so be cautious.

If a caller or recording asks you to press a button to stop calls, just hang up. It’s likely a scam.

Avoid answering questions, especially those that can be answered with “Yes.”

Never give out personal info like account or Social Security numbers over the phone.

If someone claims to be from a company or government agency, hang up and call the official number to verify.

Be wary of high-pressure tactics for immediate information.

Set a password for your voicemail to prevent unauthorized access.

What To Do If You Fall For This Scam

Inform your bank immediately if you’ve shared sensitive information like your card or bank details with scammers. Report the scam to Action Fraud either online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Conclusion

Stay away from the Feed Foundation website, people have been receiving unsolicited calls from scammers from this foundation, their aim is to trick people into giving up their personal info and money. To protect your donations, make sure to look into nonprofits, check their ratings, and confirm their legitimacy before giving money. It’s even safer to choose well-known charities with a track record of using donations for real, meaningful programs.