Scam Detective
Phone Number

(888) 413-5452

Last reported Mar 27, 2026

High Risk
  • 14 FTC complaints filed against this number
  • 4 FCC robocall/robotext complaints
  • 7 community reports from users

Campaign Intelligence

**Home Warranty Scam Campaign Report** This scam campaign centers on phone number 8884135452, which has generated 14 complaints to the Federal Trade Commission and 4 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission, all categorized under warranties and protection plans fraud. The operation targets consumers primarily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SeaTac, Washington, and Newark, Delaware, suggesting a focused campaign on East Coast and West Coast metropolitan areas. The scam operates throug...

Details

FTC Complaints
14
FCC Complaints
4
FCC Call Types
Text Message (4)
Category
Warranties & protection plans
First Seen
2/23/2026
Last Reported
3/27/2026
Area Code
888

Connected Entities

Community Reports

Came by postal mail- no return address, only PH# 888-413-5452 [which I did not call]. Threat: Final Notice; States my Home Warranty has expired- must renew by 3-6-26 They did not state the name of my home insurance. I tossed the letter. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Home Warranty Division] [Location: CO, USA- 81323]

18 hours ago

Final Notice from Home Warranty Division about service coverage of home appliances.. Vicky Mercer Program Director 1-888-413-5452 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Home Warranty Division] [Location: WA, USA- 98233]

1 day ago

Letter indicates LAST NOTICE home warranty about to expire. Call this number 888-413-5452. Letter includes a (fictitious) Customer ID number. No company name or address is on the envelope or enclosed letter. The senders postmark, printed on the envelope by the sender, says St. Louis, MO Permit # 1999 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: No name used] [Location: OH, USA- 43326]

1 day ago

I've gotten several letters for my deceased mother that's been deceased for 6 years and two months about a Home warranty division. There is no address on the envelope for me too return to sender they just keep saying that money is owed I own the property now My parents never in 57 years had a home warranty on this old piece of property I don't I have homeowners insurance if anything happens but the phone number on the letter is 888-413-5452 and it's asking for My mother to call them so she can make payment to him with my mother can't she's deceased and it has a name for the program director it's Vicky Mercer and I'm pretty sure it's not even legit I'm not going to call the phone number it's on here but I've already looked it up and found out this is a scam and it needs to stop . Home Warranty Division I don't believe there's any such thing but this needs to stop cuz my mother is deceased I own this property my parents bought almost 60 years ago and a legit letter would have an address on it this does not have one to return it back to sender I can make your copy and send it to you . My mother was Thelma Williamson she's been deceased for 6 years 2 months I took care of my mother I know how long she's been gone but I inherited this place cuz I have no other siblings they have passed away as well and my father has there's no warranty on this place it's free and clear of anything My parents paid this place off years and years ago when I was like 13 and I'm 63 now closer to 64 but this needs to stop thank you Debra McGee .css-c8hvdp{--Grid-columns:12;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:wr [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Home Warranty Division] [Location: AL, USA- 36613]

2 days ago

Postmarked St. Louis, MO permit #1999. R.e. expiration of "Home Warranty" which I don't have with them. "Customer ID" 051AT05147. "Final Notice" Call Vicky Mercer at (888)413-5452 Looks basically identical in form and intention to one I received postmarked Santa Ana, CA for "my Vehicle Service Contract" which I don't have. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: none] [Location: AZ, USA- 85302]

3 days ago

A postcard with no return address, email or website listed just a single phone number 888 413-5452 and a registration id with a pin. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Homeowner Protection Division - Imposter] [Location: MO, USA- 65708]

4 days ago

Received a envelope in the mail claiming to be from a home warranty division from an undisclosed company that we need to contact to activate the warranty signed off by someone called Vicky Mercer. It is important you contact our office at 1-888-413-5452 upon receiving this notice to avoid any unnecessary delays in your coverage before 3/27/2026 . This notice is to inform you that the Home Warranty for your property in Othello, WA may be expiring or has already expired. Our records indicate that you have not contacted us yet to get your Home Warranty up to date. Please call immediately as this will be our final attempt to notify you about activating your Home Warranty. Failure to call and prevent a potential lapse in coverage could result in you being liable for all costs associated with any home repairs. However, you still may have time left to activate a warranty on your home before it's too late. No inspection will be required and final acceptance is subject to your ability to meet eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to revoke your eligibility for service coverage after the Expiration Date of 3/27/2026. Please respond immediately by calling 1-888-413-5452. Sincerely, Vicky Mercer Vicky Mercer Program Director 1-888-413-5452 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Home Warranty Division] [Location: WA, USA- 99344]

4 days ago

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