Anyone else getting the "car warranty" robo-calls?

[p2xgamers]

Re: Anyone else getting the "car warranty" robo-calls?

Seems like about a third of the time I pick up the phone at work it's about an "expiring" warranty, surprised to find that it's a very common call. (I thought maybe some idiot used the UDF address for there car or something)

[sb24]

Re: Anyone else getting the "car warranty" robo-calls?

Well, of course, they don't even know what car you have or what the warranty is, because they are fraudulent scam-artists. And since I knew this, and that they just wanted to take my money and run, I decided to talk back to them.

Female Voice: This is your last warning. Your car warranty is about to expire. Stay on the line and we will connect you to one of our representatives, or press 2 to be placed on our "do not call" list.

Male Voice: This is Mike, may I get the make and model number of your vehicle?

Me: It's a Carnival Triumph, 1998 edition.

Mike: Is that a car?

Me: No, you idiot, it's a cruise liner.

Mike: Sir, that is not a car.

Me: Obviously. Did you not just hear me say it's a cruise liner? Fully loaded with pool, casino, and everything. But the warranty is expiring.

Mike: We may be able to help you with that. Do you have the manufacturing date?

Me: Mike, you seem like a nice guy, but keep the hell up. I said 1998, like, 30 seconds ago.

Mike: And you work for Carnival Cruise Lines?

Me: Hell no!

Mike: Sir, is this a stolen vehicle?

Me: No. I bought it.

Mike: Alright, then let's get you a new warranty.

Me: If anyone asks you, you didn't talk to me.

Mike: I won't say anything, sir.

Me: So if I'm in Somalia, and the ship takes cannon-ball damage, will I be protected?

Mike: Cannon ball damage?

Me: Yarr! I mean, yes.

Mike: Sure, that's covered. But what I'm going to need is a credit card. Can I get the name on the card?

Me: The name is McGroch. M-C-G-R-O-C-H.

Mike: And the first name, as it appears on the card?

Me: Pat.

Mike: Patrick?

Me: No, just Pat.

Mike: And the card number?

Me: 1800 8675 309

Mike: That is not a valid card number.

Me: Oh ****, it's the cops!

Mike: Sir, if we could just complete the transaction.

Me: I don't know how my cell signal is in international water, but we're about to take off.

Mike: Then if we could just complete-

Me: If you hear cannon-fire, it's on your end.

Mike: Sir, I just need the rest of your card number with the CVN security code.

Me: And I need me mateys to start firing. Yarr!

Mike: Sir, a cruise-liner is not a pirate ship.

Me: Then what do you call the flag on top!

Mike: Sir, did you really buy this vehicle?

Me: No.

Mike: I cannot insure stolen property, but call me back when you get an actual car that can drive.

Me: What's a car?

CLICK.

Thats an interesting way to do it. I think ill go simple next time and just tell them i drive a chevy mustang. I actually think it works better when you annoy them anyway. I did it one time and didnt get a call for a few weeks.

[pfunk880]

Re: Anyone else getting the "car warranty" robo-calls?

rsnomar, if that was for real, I applaud you sir.

Thats an interesting way to do it. I think ill go simple next time and just tell them i drive a chevy mustang. I actually think it works better when you annoy them anyway. I did it one time and didnt get a call for a few weeks.

True.