The caller attempted to convince me that my vehicle warranty had recently expired, despite it actually ending six years ago, which is a clear indication of a scam.
Telemarketing warranty scams: protect your number!
Summary — +16178334861
Expert Opinion
Heads up: these calls are a classic auto‑warranty scam that shows up as a generic telemarketing pitch. Never share personal or payment details with an unsolicited caller, even if they claim to represent a "warranty department." Add the number to your phone’s block list, enable carrier‑level spam filters, and consider third‑party apps that flag robocalls. If the calls keep coming, file a complaint with the FTC and your state consumer protection agency. Verify any warranty offers directly with your vehicle’s dealer or manufacturer before taking action. Finally, keep your number off public listings and request removal from any data‑broker sites.
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Recent Reports for (617) 833-4861
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Spam
For the past 3-4 weeks, this machine has been dialing the number 219-571-2694 multiple times daily, causing frustration
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Advertising
This number was calling about extended warrenty on autos, I blocked the number imediatly
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Debt Collector
The call was regarding allegedly invalid credit issues
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Some guy claiming to be Sam kept asking for someone named Christine, trying to sell me an insurance product.
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Unknown
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It seems that these scammers are randomely dialing numbers, I recieved a call on my work cell that has never been used for purchases
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DMV
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Similar to experiences with the DMV, this number seems suspicious.
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A call was received from this number, but no message was left; given my lack of acquaintances in Massachusetts, I suspected it to be a scam
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Silent Call
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A call was received, but the caller did not speak or leave a message
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Despite being on the DO NOT CALL registry, these unwanted callers persist in contacting me.
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Despite being on the Do Not Call list, this number called my mobile, attempting to gather personal info to sell me an extended warranty
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Telemarketing
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The caller ID displayed Boston, MA, but I don't know anyone from that area, so I didn't answer. They didn't leave a message.
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Despite being on the do not call list, I received a call with no voice mail; this is puzzling
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After this number called my cell phone without leaving a message, I took the precaution of blocking them, as I've had similar experiences with warranty calls for a car I no longer own
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This is a scam related to car warranties, which is particularly suspicious since I don't own a vehicle.
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A recording from 'Heather' in the vehicle warranty department has been played across multiple numbers, including 617-833-4861 and 559-205-9650; I'm looking for a way to block these calls, as they're wasting my minutes
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Repeated calls have been made regarding vehicle warranties, despite not owning a vehicle
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I've been recieving alot of scam calls, about 10 a day, I dont know how to find the adresses of these scammers to stop them
Truecaller has blocked this number, and I'm relieved since I don't own a car that would require an auto warranty, especially not one from 1995.
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Unknown
Calls have been received during work hours, but no voicemail has been left.
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Unknown
A call was received on 1/10/2017 at 10:30 am, but it was ignored and the number was subsequently blocked since I don't know anyone in that area.
Further examination reveals similair experiances
Despite never answering, this scammer continues to call me relentlessly
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Unknown
Google Voice flagged this number and directed it to my spam folder on 1/9/17 at 11:14 AM
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Silent Call
There was no message left on this call
It's clear that my cell phone number was obtained by a car warranty company from either the dealership or the fleet dealer, and then sold to other scammers for a fee, despite being on the Do Not Call list.
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Unknown
No response was given and no message was left, with the call being identified as a VOIP call originating from Massachusetts.
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Unknown
The number appears to be non-functional when I returned the call
This is a scam, dont even bother to pickup the phone
Apparently, my vehicle warranty has expired, which is no surprise since it's a 2002 model, and after receiving two calls from this number, I decided to block it, hoping to avoid further annoying calls from these scam artists.
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