Extended Car Warranty Scam
Robocalls claim warranty is expiring, pressure for expensive worthless coverage. These scammers have no connection to your vehicle.
🚩 Red Flags
- ⚠Robocall about warranty
- ⚠"Final notice" urgency
- ⚠They don't know your vehicle
- ⚠Payment required immediately
🛡️ Protect Yourself
- →HANG UP: Almost always scams
- →DON'T PRESS 1 (confirms number)
- →BLOCK the number
- →VERIFY with dealership directly
More Details
- “This is your final notice about your car's extended warranty”
- “Your factory warranty has expired”
- “Press 1 to speak with specialist”
Common Questions
Register at donotcall.gov. Don't press any buttons — confirms your number. Use call blocking. These are almost always scams.
No. This confirms your number is active and leads to more calls. Just hang up.
No. Legitimate warranties come from dealers/manufacturers. Phone companies often provide worthless coverage.
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