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Auto Warranty Scam Alert
Your phone rings with some bad news: your vehicle warranty has expired. But there’s good news too, act now and you can supposedly renew your coverage and save 30%.
Sounds convenient. That’s exactly what scammers are counting on.
In this episode of Behind the Scams, we show how an auto warranty robocall uses urgency, discounts, and uncertainty to get you to stay on the line.
Watch the Auto Warranty Scam
How the Auto Warranty Scam Works
The call starts with a simple claim:
“Your vehicle warranty expired recently.”
Then comes the incentive: for a “short time,” you can renew your coverage and save up to 30%. All you have to do is press 1 to speak with a specialist.
That combination is designed to make you react before you verify whether there’s actually a problem.
In our example, the safest response is also the simplest:
Hang up and check your warranty yourself.
If you’re concerned about your vehicle coverage, contact your dealership, manufacturer, or warranty provider directly using contact information you know is legitimate.
Auto Warranty Scam Red Flags
Watch out when an unexpected caller:
- Claims your vehicle warranty has expired
- Offers a limited-time discount to create urgency
- Tells you to press a number to speak with a “specialist”
- Pushes you to make a decision before you can verify the claim
Never assume a caller knows the real status of your vehicle warranty simply because they sound convincing.
How Nomorobo Helps
Auto warranty scams rely on getting your attention long enough to start the conversation.
Nomorobo helps protect your phone from robocalls and phone scams so you can spend less time wondering who’s really on the other end of the line.
Protect your phone with Nomorobo and stay one step ahead of the latest scams.
Visit Fraud Fighters to learn about more scams hitting American phone lines.
Don’t press 1. Hang up. Go direct. Verify it yourself.
Sign up for Nomorobo today and help protect your phone from scam calls and texts.
