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Re-activateIf you've recently received an annoying robocall hawking an "extended auto warranty," you're not alone—and the Federal Trade Commission has your back.
The FTC has asked a federal court to shut down a telemarketing company and promoter making hundreds of millions of calls attempting to sell vehicle service contracts. The automated calls falsely warn consumers (via a pre-recorded message) that their vehicle warranty is about to run out.
The campaign has targeted even those on the Do Not Call Registry, including home phones, cell phones, businesses, and even 911 dispatchers. The calls have prompted 30,000 complaints.
Says FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz: "This is one of the most aggressive telemarketing schemes the FTC has ever encountered. I'm not sure which is worse, the abusive telemarketing tactics of these companies, or the way they try to deceive people once they get them on the phone. Either way, we intend to shut them down."
If you receive one of the robocalls, notify the FTC via their Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Related: Coverage from the CR Money Blog & FTC Press Release
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