spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 So, for the past probably 2 or 3 months it seems like I get these calls on my cellphone. They're always from some random not local area code. I believe today's was 501 area code, but usually it's 704 I think ( not 740 ). For what it's worth my service is through Verizon. Anyway, the call is always a recorded message telling me my car's warranty has expired, how i'm susceptible, blah blah blah. My car and previous cars have been used, with no warranty at all. The prompts are 2 - to be removed from the call list and 1 - to speak to a representative. Well, I initially just had myself removed from the list by choosing "2", but I got called again, so I hit 2 again. I got called yet again last week, and I chose "1" to speak to a real person and bitch at them a lot. It rang and rang and I gave up after a couple minutes. I've kept getting these calls but usually i just don't answer if it's a crazy number, or i just hang up instantly. Today, however, I got called again and I chose to speak to a person. They answered and happily asked if "i'd like to extend my warranty coverage or start a new policy". I said "No, I'd like you to not call me ever again, and choosing your option 2 to remove me from the list hasn't change anything." Well, I at least started to say that. I probably got to about "No, I'd like you to not call - " and then I was promptly disconnected. ....how awesome. Calling the number back results in a "call cannot be completed" message, as you'd expect. Google tells me that other people are dealing with the same shit, and it's pretty much entirely a scam: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/09/expired-car-warranty-calls-have-several-states-pissed-too/ Anybody else as lucky as me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 They've been hitting me too. Pretty annoyed. I just hang up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ditto. :thumbdown KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why don't you fuckers sign up for the Do Not Call list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why don't you fuckers sign up for the Do Not Call list? If you read the article i linked... "....Illegal because many of them blatantly violate the Federal Do Not Call Registry." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 It is the only sales call i ever get. *knocks on wood* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you read the article i linked... "....Illegal because many of them blatantly violate the Federal Do Not Call Registry." Can't say that I've ever gotten a call.. sorry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can't say that I've ever gotten a call.. sorry? sorry? WAT congrats, captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohones Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 They're a constant annoyance to say the least - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't answer my phone if I don't know the number. You can leave a voice mail if it is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't answer my phone if I don't know the number. You can leave a voice mail if it is important. I'd like to do that, but I occasionally get calls from out of state branches for work. I prefer not to ignore them, so I'm stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 yup i get them all the time. answer next time and when they start talking about your warranty, ask what car it is for. they hem and haw and wont be able to answer the question. when i asked, the dude hung up on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'd like to do that, but I occasionally get calls from out of state branches for work. I prefer not to ignore them, so I'm stuck. Hang up then when the recording starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you have the time, ring them back. Talk about the weather, stock market, your penchant for buggery, you know - whatever. Tie them up in that crap and they will realize they aren't making any money off of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 They are annoying as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 yep i get them too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hang up then when the recording starts. I do generally, friendo, like I said. But I was sitting at the computer between classes today with nothing better to do when they called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you have the time, ring them back. Talk about the weather, stock market, your penchant for buggery, you know - whatever. Tie them up in that crap and they will realize they aren't making any money off of you. Tried that too, the numbers are apparently randomly generated and difficult to trace from what I've read. The call won't go through if you call back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 yup i get them all the time. answer next time and when they start talking about your warranty, ask what car it is for. they hem and haw and wont be able to answer the question. when i asked, the dude hung up on me This is exactly what I do when I get the calls. They'll tell you that you need to provide the VIN for the vehicle. That's when you pin them down, "You called me and told me my warranty was going to expire, and you don't even know which vehicle you're calling about?!" Its entertainment when you're bored or a bright spot when you're angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I wish they would call me, I would have a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Got one a couple months ago but didn't answer the call, only found out what it was after I searched the number online. Haven't got one since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Yup, I get called about once a month at home. But it's during the day while I'm at work, so I never get the opportunity to mess with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I just give the phone to my boys and let them jibber gabber on the line till they hang up. they seem to like it. ( my boys that is.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGOKILLER Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 i've been getting them for awhile now on my verizon and my nextel. i just send it to a representitive and when they get on i ask to be put back on hold because i was really enjoying the music. they normally reply with "no problem sir and have a nice day". so whoever is around me at the time they get a kick out of me doing it so i guess its worth a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 A few months ago a local radio station was talking about this crap, its crazy what people try and hustle innocent hard working people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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