How do I stop extended car warranty calls?

If you think you’re getting car extended warranty calls that you didn’t consent to getting, or suspect the calls are a scam, you can file a complaint with the FCC. Those calls may violate telemarketing and robocall rules, and your complaint can help the FCC take action against the offenders.

Why do I keep getting calls about my cars extended warranty?

“This is an illegal robocall and likely a scam,” the agency warns. “The companies behind this type of robocall are not with your car dealer or manufacturer, and the ‘extended warranty’ they’re trying to sell you is actually a service contract that often sells for hundreds or thousands of dollars.”

What to do if a scammer keeps contacting you?

If you’ve been the victim of a phone scam, you can report it online to the Federal Trade Commission, or over the phone by calling 1-877-382-4357. You can also report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission online or by calling 1-888-225-5322.

What happens when I press 1 on a scam call?

A prerecorded message tells you to press “1” or some other key to be taken off a call list. The message offers you goods or services for free or at a suspiciously deep discount. The message says you owe back taxes or unpaid bills and face legal or financial consequences if you don’t pay immediately.

How do I get Dealer Services to stop calling?

1. Step 1 – Record the Number of the Calling Party.
2. Step 2 – Don’t Answer Calls from the Same Number Twice.
3. Step 3 – Avoid Calls from Unknown Area Codes.
4. Step 4 – Don’t Join the Company’s Do Not Call List.
5. Step 5 – Do Join the National Do Not Call List.
6. Step 6 – Contact the Better Business Bureau.

How do I block spam phone calls?

Mark calls as spam

1. On your device, open the Phone app .
2. At the bottom, tap Recents .
3. Tap the call you want to report as spam.
4. Tap Block or Report spam.

What is the best free spam blocker?

The Android is the most popular mobile phone operating system, and there are hundreds, maybe thousands of apps for blocking spam call and spam SMS for this operating system. Some of the most popular spam filters are Truecaller, Hiya, Kaspersky Antivirus AppLock & Web Security, and Comodo Anti-Spam Gateway.