Thoroughly Annoying Phone Scam!

[d.k]

* Different numbers from all over the country, same stupid "Your auto warranty is about to expire" scam. I've reported three numbers to the FTC so far this month. ~:[

 

[purr]

I get those all the time and I know its a scam cause they don't say which vehicle. I usually respond with

" BITE ME".............

 

[d.k]

* I know it's a scam because I haven't had a car with a warranty in 20 years!! lol.

 

[dacjohns]

I'm registered with Do Not Call and still get a few of those calls.

As soon as I repeat the name and company or ask what for those things they immediately hang up. I don't have caller ID so I can't report it. I Googled a company name and got lots of hits, all legitimate companies. They are using common names to make it hard to track.

 

[kinnip]

I'm glad my phone line runs straight to the fax machine. All the jerks get in an earful of squealing.

 

[seismic wonder2]

I always go with, "Really? Please tell me more!"
then set the phone down and walk off. About 10 min later I hang it up.

 

[d.k]

* Somebody tried to get more info on the company by giving them phony auto info and was told his 1OO,OOO mile extended warranty would be $2,143 and they would only take payment immediately. No "thinking about it and calling back" allowed. Can you imagine what these scums are sapping out of some folks?!?

 

[purr]

I like to interrupt their spiel sometimes with
"do I owe you money
and they say
No
And I say Good let's keep it that way
and then I hang up

 

[Skyesrocket]

I get that call about 3 times a day. "This is your last chance as the warranty on your car is about to expire" Then, they want you to press different numbers on your phone.
I was wondering if this is the same scam where pressing the different numbers changes your long distance carrier on your phone?
I just let the answering machine screen it and then erase. But it is annoying.

 

[Chicken_Lover4567]

O always respond with "Huh? I ain't got nuttin to do wit no shootin..uh.." Then I hang up.