Auto Warranty Robocall Scam

Auto warranty robocalls have been the most-complained-about scam at the FCC for years running. The pitch is almost always: "your vehicle's extended warranty is about to expire" — even if you don't own a car. In 2022 the FCC ordered carriers to block the worst-offending operators, but new ones spin up constantly.

Warning signs

• Pre-recorded voice mentioning "your vehicle's warranty".
• Press-1 prompt to "extend coverage" or "speak to a specialist".
• Calls from spoofed local numbers.
• No specifics about your actual car — they don't know.

Real-world scripts

• "Our records show your vehicle warranty is about to expire. Press 1 to extend coverage."
• "This is the final notice regarding your auto warranty."

If you receive this call

• Hang up. Never press 1 — that triggers a callback from a human, or a robosurvey.
• Block via your carrier's spam tool (free with every major US carrier).
• Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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