Caller wanted to sell me an extended warranty for my vehicle. He asked me to confirm the year, make, and model. He then went over the particulars of the deal but mentioned this was a final courtesy call and this was the last chance to accept the offer. He mentioned that several post cards had been sent out regarding the offer. This has to be a scam for two reasons. First, I received no post cards regarding the offer. And second, they did not know the details of the extended warranty I already have on my vehicle.
SCAM - ILLEGAL TELEMARKETERS SELLING BOGUS WARRANTIES THAT DO NOT PAY A DIME
FTC Investigating Auto Warranty Callers
14 May 2009
The Federal Trade Commission has started investigations into several companies involved in making "robo-calls" that warn people their auto warranties are about to expire, and the agency expects to bring cases against them within days.
The calls target people regardless of whether they have warranties or even own cars. They have become such a nuisance that officials in 40 states are already investigating the companies behind them.
“A few states have tried, but we need national action,” said Sen. Charles Schumer Monday at a Manhattan press conference. He said FTC will work with state and local authorities “to find the scam artists and shut them down.”
how do i block the number? i call my cell provider but htey said theres nutthing they can do about it, that just seems like bull [***] to me. the main thing i cant understand how they manage to get a cell number there supose to b imposible to get
Had customers come to my office regarding this telephone call. I work for the dealership they purchased their car from. The have a warranty and we did not make the call.