CENTRAL OHIO -- Scam artists are calling people at home, on their cell phones or sending out mailers claiming it's time to re-up their vehicle warranties.
They're using high-pressure sales to try and lure people into buying bogus warranties.
The Better Business Bureau has received 1,200 related complaints and reminds people to never give out personal information to an unknown telemarketer.
If you think your warranty may be up, the BBB recommends calling your dealership to find out.
If you think you've been scammed contact the Attorney General's office or the Better Business Bureau.
BBB offers the following advice for dealing with firms offering extended auto warranty contracts:
• Never give personal information, including Social Security, bank or credit card numbers, over the phone to an unknown telemarketer.
• Read your manufacturer’s warranty and contact your dealer or manufacturer to ensure that you are not purchasing duplicate coverage.
• Consumers can place their phone numbers on the Federal Do Not Call List by visiting http://www.donotcall.gov. If a consumer is already on the list but continues to receive telemarketing calls, he or she can use the same Web site to report incidents to the Federal Trade Commission.
• To find trustworthy auto warranty companies, consumers can check out BBB Reliability Reports online and free of charge at http://www.bbb.org.
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