Scam category
Warranty scams
Warranty scams are among the most persistent phone and mail fraud schemes in the country. Robocalls warn that your vehicle warranty is about to expire and push you to purchase expensive coverage that either does not exist or excludes virtually every real repair. Similar scams target homeowners with fake appliance and home warranty renewals that collect monthly premiums but deny every claim.
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- You receive an urgent call or letter claiming your warranty is expiring even though you never purchased one.
- The coverage details are vague and the company cannot tell you your actual vehicle make, model, or mileage.
- Payment is required immediately over the phone to lock in a special rate.
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extended car warranty robocall scam
Robocallers claim your vehicle warranty is about to expire and pressure you into purchasing an expensive extended warranty from a fraudulent third-party company.
Hang up on unsolicited warranty calls and add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry at DoNotCall.gov
Car owners
U.S.
appliance warranty extension scam
Scammers call or email homeowners claiming their appliance warranties are expiring and offering costly extended coverage that provides little to no actual protection.
Verify your actual warranty status by contacting the appliance manufacturer directly using the number in your owner manual
Homeowners
U.S.
electronics warranty phishing scam
Scammers send phishing emails disguised as warranty registration confirmations for recently purchased electronics, directing victims to fake sites that steal personal and financial data.
Register warranties only through the manufacturer official website by navigating directly rather than clicking email links
Consumers
U.S.
home warranty upsell scam
Telemarketers aggressively sell overpriced home warranty plans to new homeowners, promising comprehensive coverage that is riddled with exclusions and denial triggers.
Research any home warranty company thoroughly on BBB, state insurance department records, and consumer review sites before purchasing
Homeowners
U.S.
warranty expiration phishing email scam
Phishing emails claiming your product warranty is about to expire direct you to fraudulent websites designed to steal login credentials and payment information.
Never click links in unsolicited warranty expiration emails and instead log in to your account directly on the manufacturer website
Consumers
U.S.
third-party warranty scam
Unaffiliated third-party companies sell vehicle or home service contracts with misleading mailers designed to look like official manufacturer notices.
Read the fine print on any warranty mailer carefully to determine if it is from your actual manufacturer
Car owners
U.S.
manufacturer impersonator warranty scam
Scammers impersonate well-known manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, or LG by phone or email, offering fake extended warranties that collect payments and personal data.
Hang up and call the manufacturer directly using the phone number listed on their official website
Consumers
U.S.
warranty registration fee scam
Scammers charge a fee to register a product warranty that is actually free, targeting consumers who are unfamiliar with standard warranty registration processes.
Know that most manufacturer warranties activate automatically at purchase and registration is free if required at all
Consumers
U.S.
warranty renewal auto-charge scam
Companies enroll consumers in recurring warranty plans with hidden auto-renewal clauses, making it extremely difficult to cancel and continuing to charge credit cards after the coverage period.
Read all warranty contract terms for auto-renewal clauses before providing payment information
Car owners
U.S.
phone screen protection plan scam
Scammers sell fake or worthless phone screen protection plans through pop-up ads, SMS, or in-person kiosk sales, collecting monthly fees for coverage that does not exist.
Purchase device protection only through your carrier, the phone manufacturer, or a well-known insurer like Asurion or AppleCare
Phone users
U.S.
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