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I just got a call from an automated message letting me know my car warranty “may have expired” and that if I’d like to renew it I can still do so… just press 1. Well I assumed it was a scam and hung up. I’m glad I did.
Here’s what I’ve found:
This note from the RCMP warns of a similar phone scam in Sussex, New Brunswick, in early December.
This article from the Vancouver Sun warns of a similar scam perpetrated via a direct mail piece.
This CBC piece by Karen Kwan profiles the phone scam; dated mid December.
The above are just a few of these instances. They just want your credit card number.
DO NOT GIVE IT!
800notes tracks these types of calls. It is supported by the public. People register suspicious phone calls and share what they know about the caller. Next time you receive an call from a number you don’t recognize you might want to check it out at http://800notes.com
Interesting, I got that call too and I thought it must be the dealership since I recently bought a car. But, it promised this was the LAST call but of course, they keep calling.