Scam Detective
Phone Number

888-426-0179

Last reported Mar 30, 2026

Suspicious
  • 3 FTC complaints filed against this number
  • 8 community reports from users
  • Most reports: Warranties & protection plans

Campaign Intelligence

**Warranty Protection Plan Scam Campaign Targeting Vehicle Owners** A coordinated scam campaign involving three connected phone numbers has been identified targeting consumers with fraudulent vehicle warranty and protection plan solicitations. The campaign centers around phone numbers 888-404-0289, 888-426-0179, and 888-404-1180, which have been reported together by consumers and share similar operational patterns. Phone number 888-426-0179 has generated 3 formal FTC complaints specifically cat...

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Details

FTC Complaints
3
Category
Warranties & protection plans
First Seen
2/27/2026
Last Reported
3/30/2026
Area Code
888

Linked Company Activity

EQUIFAX, INC.
1 BBB complaint · Credit Cards] [Business: Equifax Impersonator] [Location: MD, USA- 21207]
TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
4 BBB complaints · Phishing] [Business: TransUnion Imposter Sc
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
16 BBB complaints
CITIBANK, N.A.
23 BBB complaints
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
204 BBB complaints · Bank/Credit Card C
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
105 BBB complaints
PNC Bank N.A.
22 BBB complaints

Connected Entities

Community Reports

I received a letter in the mail with no return address noting an immediate response requested. The letter stated that I did not activate my vehicle service contract. Letting me know that my factory warranty had expired and I would be responsible for all repairs. However if I could still activate a service contract on my vehicle before it’s too late. Please call: 888-426-0179 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Service Activation Center Date Repor] [Location: NC, USA- 28214]

44 days ago

I received a letter in the mail that is a clear extended warranty scam. Phone number provided 888-426-0179 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Nondisclosed] [Location: MI, USA- 49120]

44 days ago

Attention: Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to have your vehicle service contract activated. We are informing you that if your factory warranty has expired, you will be responsible for paying any repairs. However, if expired, you can still activate a service contract on your vehicle before it's too late. Please call: 888-426-0179 today. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Vehicle Service Contract] [Location: NJ, USA- 07446]

44 days ago

It says something like this: Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to have your vehecle service contract activated. We are informing you that if your factory warranty has expired, you will be responsible for paying any repairs. However, if expired, you can still activate a service contract on your vehicle before it's too late. Please class: 888-426-0179 today. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: No Name] [Location: OK, USA- 74136]

45 days ago

I received a mailed letter - Title - Final Notice, Response to this notice requested. Penalty for private use $300. Has correct first and last name and address. Message of the letter " Attention: Name, Our records indicate that you have contacted us to have your vehicle service contract activated. We are informing you that if your factory warranty has expired, you will be responsible for paying any repairs. However, if expired, you can still activate a service contract on your vehicle before it's too late. Summary of Terms, Approved, Expiration date 02-20-26. Approval Number: AWP366252. Requesting coverage through 2030 up to or an additional 100K miles. Platinum powertrain. Phone number 888-426-0179. Please respond by 2/20/26 [BBB Scam Type: Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill] [Business: Unknown] [Location: MD, USA- 20904]

45 days ago

I got a letter in the mail urging me to call them. They wrote that this is my final notice and I need to active my "vehicle service contract" or else I would pay for my repairs myself. My car is paid off and hasn't been under warranty for years. They asked me to call them at 888-426-0179 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Unknown] [Location: NJ, USA- 07960]

49 days ago

I received a letter in the mail with no return address noting an immediate response requested. The letter stated that I did not activate my vehicle service contract. Letting me know that my factory warranty had expired and I would be responsible for all repairs. However if I could still activate a service contract on my vehicle before it’s too late. Please call: 888-426-0179 [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Official Business] [Location: MN, USA- 55408]

50 days ago

Received postal mail marked "Final Notice" with other markings including: "Official Business" "Penalty for Private Use, $300" "Customer ID:" followed by 3-letter and 7-digit fake ID for what they were trying to make me think was my 'real' but non-existent account. I was told to activate an extended vehicle warranty by calling 888-426-0179, which I did not do. I suffered no financial loss, but reported it because I saw an existing report that matched many of the details of the incident that I am now reporting. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Service Activation Center Date Repor] [Location: MD, USA- 21122]

54 days ago

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