While not all car warranties are scams, consumers should be cautious of unsolicited third-party offers. Common scams involve high-pressure tactics, fake manufacturer affiliations, and official-looking ...

We expose the Car Shield warranty fraud case and explain how it led to a $10 million payout. Learn what went wrong, how customers were affected, and what this means for warranty services moving ...

“We’re calling about your car’s extended warranty…” Yep, there’s a good chance you’ve picked up the phone and heard that phrase. The robocall strikes again. If you’ve gotten this call before, you’re ...

The last time we talked about CarShield was in mid-2024 when it settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive advertising charges. At that point, it had to pay $10 million for its ...

Extended auto warranties can reduce some of the financial risks of car ownership and provide valuable peace of mind. Unfortunately, car warranty scams are a top fraud type, with the Federal Trade ...

Extended auto warranties can reduce some of the financial risks of car ownership and provide valuable peace of mind in the process — but only if they’re legitimate. An AARP study found that 7 in 10 ...