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It’s allegedly from the company’s “Home Warranty Dept,” and claims that your home warranty must be renewed. Before worrying, look closely at the letter and see what’s happening.
The letters sent by the scammers are almost identical in each of these states. They all come from the “Home Warranty Dept” of companies with similar sounding names — Home Warranty Solutions, Home Warranty Direct and Home Warranty Division. They also contain a fake $200 check.
If you’ve received a letter claiming that your home warranty is about to expire, you might be the target of an attempted scam. Scammers routinely prey on homeowners who recently moved into new homes by means of phishing messages, deceptive websites, or other methods of correspondence.
Browse and view scams details reported to the BBB. Examine and share scams with others to help protect you from existing schemes.
Some of the common warranty scam practices are listed below: Phishing scams: It’s a type of scam where fake representatives call homeowners and try to get their credit card details. Fake paper companies: The scammers set up a company to enroll just enough customers to achieve their financial target and then disappear.
You receive a letter that appears to come from your mortgage provider. It is allegedly from the company’s “Home Warranty Department,” and claims that your home warranty must be renewed.
Here are a few quick tips to help you avoid a home warranty scam. Read the terms and conditions. Ensure the terms and conditions list everything about the home warranty coverage. This includes exclusions, claims processes, service time frame, service fees, claim denials and repair guarantees.