Telecharity

From "telemarketer" and "charity".

A telemarketer call that solicits money or support for a charity or other non-profit organization. This call does not ask you to buy any kind of product or service, but instead asks you to perform some service or donate money.

Notorious for not taking "no" as an answer. Frequently calls, and will "call back later" if desired person(s) are not available.

Telecharity caller: "Hello, may I please speak to Mr. Smith?"

John: "May I ask who's calling?"
Telecharity caller : "This is Ray calling on behalf of (charity name) and I'd like to ask you to show your support by..."
John: *click*

Mary: "Who was that?"
John: "Just another telecharity asking for money."