Do Not Be Fooled By Auto Warranty Scam
by Frank Jovine on 05/10/2009 in Consumer Tips, Scams & Hoaxes, Security
There’s a new wave of fraud hitting cell phones across the nation. These criminals are trying to pitch bogus car warranties to Americans. Theses calls are being made several times a day to lure in victims.
This spam phone call scam has received attention from New York senator Charles Schumer. The New York senator is now asking the FTC to investigate the calls.
Sen. Charles Schumer says the scam artists are using random call generators allowing them to contact people who are on the “do not call” list.
The calls feature a recorded voice saying that the warranty on your vehicle “is about to expire” — whether you own a vehicle or not.
Schumer said Sunday that he received one of the calls on his cell phone last week. He is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the calls.
Alison Southwick of the Better Business Bureau says that her agency received more than 140,000 complaints about car warranty calls in 2008.
These calls may show up as private or unknown. It’s recommended that you do not answer your phone, unless you’re absolutely sure who is calling.
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May 10th, 2009
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Salwa
May 10th, 2009
wow scammers always looking for new ways to get their next victim. This is the first time I am reading about this. I am from U.K and not sure if this new scam is here also or just the US?
Frank J
May 11th, 2009
Salwa,
This year is starting off with a lot of cyber-crimes and now this scam.
meatspin
May 10th, 2009
949-475-9500
Thats thier number.
Frank J
May 11th, 2009
meatspin,
How did you obtain this number?
Susie
May 11th, 2009
May not be limited to cell phones
Frank J
May 11th, 2009
The reports are indicating that these calls are hitting cells phones more often than land lines.
Colin
May 11th, 2009
And that’s not the only phone scam either!
Fortunately, the car warranties scam has not hit the UK…yet, I’m sure it will soon follow as the crooks look for more ways to scam victims!
Susie
May 11th, 2009
I just googled the number that called my house last week and it’s showing up as a scam as well –
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:Uj1Hq6peOyoJ:800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-757-990-8981+757-990-8981&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Lots of info – 757-990-8781
Frank J
May 11th, 2009
I love when we are on top of these scams. Thank you for sharing Susie!
meatspin
May 12th, 2009
got it from reddit. These people have been plagueing me for a while now. pisses me off. If you dial extention 477 (or 411 I cant remember) The voice mail just says “vagina” *beeeep*
Peter
May 16th, 2009
Read this: http://www.reddit.com/user/hysterix/
It will give you some info to have some fun with these tools.
Sean
May 16th, 2009
You people are real paranoid. I bought a warranty over the phone from a legitimate company and my transmission went out on my car 2 mths after i bought the warranty and it only cost me 100 bucks.So i suggest you do your research before you buy anything.
Frank J
May 17th, 2009
Sean,
We are not paranoid. We are making others aware of this scam.
tony
May 17th, 2009
THIS IS THEIR # toll free
1-888-282-3524 Icalled and asked if gov shut them down yet …they told me NOT TO CALL THEM and hung up!!!
It was great.
Frank J
May 17th, 2009
Tony,
Thank you for the feedback! This is valuable information.
Terry S
May 22nd, 2009
I have learned a lot from your blog. I have been a copywriter and I really loved to see your blog. Well done!
regards
grill parts
Frank J
May 22nd, 2009
Terry,
Thank you so much for the encouragement and hope you will become a long time fan of TJ.