Medium riskPhone & Voice Scams

Auto Warranty Robocall Scam

This scam uses robocalls claiming your car's warranty is expiring, pressuring you to 'renew' bogus or overpriced vehicle cover and hand over card and personal details.

Quick verdict

Risk level
Medium risk
Scam type
Robocall (warranty)
Main red flag
A robocall about your car's expiring warranty urging you to press a key or pay now.
What to do first
Hang up. Check any genuine warranty with your dealer or insurer directly.

What this scam usually looks like

This scam uses robocalls claiming your car's warranty is expiring, pressuring you to 'renew' bogus or overpriced vehicle cover and hand over card and personal details.

Example message pattern

Example pattern — not a real report
Example pattern: 'We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty. Press 1 now to renew before coverage ends.'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

Red flags to watch for

  • A robocall about a warranty you cannot verify
  • Pressure to press a key or pay immediately
  • Vague details that do not match your vehicle
  • Requests for card and personal details
  • A caller who avoids your direct questions

What to do

  • Hang up on warranty robocalls
  • Check any genuine warranty with your dealer or insurer directly
  • Do not press keys, which can flag your number for more calls
  • Report the call and block the number

If you already clicked or replied

  • If you shared card details, contact your bank to flag your card
  • Watch for unexpected or recurring charges
  • Cancel any 'cover' you were signed up to
  • Keep records and report it

What not to do

  • Do not press keys to speak to an agent
  • Do not share card or vehicle details
  • Do not pay to 'renew' cover on a cold call

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Frequently asked questions

How do they know about my car?
Usually they do not. These robocalls are sent in bulk with generic warranty claims, hoping the message fits your situation.
Is pressing 1 harmful?
It connects you to a scammer and flags your number as active, often leading to more calls. Hang up instead of pressing any key.
I gave card details. What now?
Contact your bank to flag your card, cancel any cover you were signed up to, and watch for recurring charges.
How do I check my real warranty?
Contact your dealer or insurer using official details, not the number or prompts from the robocall.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.