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elfin

(6,262 posts)

5. Geezer here- can see why they make money

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Thu Aug 30, 2018, 08:58 PM

Aug 2018

Came close to biting for my older car, but called my car dealer to see what they were talking about. They said loud and clear it is a scam and that they were being swamped by calls like mine because the mailing looks so real.

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Today I got a letter from a company that claims to extend auto service contracts..It is .".A SCAM " [View all] Stuart G Aug 2018 OP

All 3rd party auto service contracts are suspect. Cattledog Aug 2018 #1

I got one of these emails yesterday.. I spammed it. fierywoman Aug 2018 #2

Yes, I've gotten these too FakeNoose Aug 2018 #3

It is sad to say, there are many people to have read and respond with payments. Stuart G Aug 2018 #4

Geezer here- can see why they make money elfin Aug 2018 #5

I read an article years ago at Consumer Reports SCantiGOP Aug 2018 #6

I get calls from companies selling extended vehicle warranties csziggy Aug 2018 #7

I received one in the mail 2 days ago. SamKnause Aug 2018 #8