**Automotive Warranty Scam Campaign Report** This cybersecurity analysis identifies a warranty scam operation centered around phone number 8888057233, which has generated 3 FTC complaints and 24 FCC complaints specifically targeting consumers with fraudulent automotive warranty and protection plan offers. The campaign primarily operates through unsolicited text messages that falsely claim recipients' vehicle coverage requires updates, with documented targeting across multiple states including N...
Phone Number
(888) 805-7233
Last reported Mar 28, 2026
Suspicious
- 4 FTC complaints filed against this number
- 28 FCC robocall/robotext complaints
- 6 community reports from users
Campaign Intelligence
Details
Connected Entities
No known connections to other entities yet.
Community Reports
phishing by sending the following text message to my phone: Hello Rebecca Wenzel, The coverage for your KIA needs has an update. Contact us now at 8888057233 or text STOP to end [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Auto Warranty] [Location: CO, USA- 80241]
1 day ago
Recieved a text stating "Hello xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx The coverage for your BMW has an update. Contact us now at 8888057233 or text STOP to end." They offered a discount and told me they have been sending letters. When they said the addres it was similar but incorrect. I said is was wrong, they requested the the updated address.the informstion was that my coverage had expired. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Unknown] [Location: NY, USA- 11209]
2 days ago
Body of text “Hello [NAME], The coverage for your HONDA has an update. Contact us now at 8888057233 or text STOP to end”. Used my full personal name. I recently have been getting spammed with calls from update NY about my “warranty”. For sure a scam. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Coverage Warranty] [Location: NY, USA- 14569]
5 days ago
Hello (NAME OF PERSON TARGETED), The coverage for your KIA has an update. Contact us now at 8888057233 or text STOP to end [BBB Scam Type: Retail Business Business name Unknown] [Business: Unknown] [Location: DE, USA- 19975]
5 days ago
Received a text addressed to my husband’s name about our vehicle from an unknown number stating: “ Hello Michael ******* The coverage for your HONDA has an update. Contact us now at 888-805-7233 or text STOP to end” [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Vehicle Warranty Scam Text Date Rep] [Location: NE, USA- 69101]
8 days ago
Received the following text on my cell phone "Hello myname, The coverage for your MERCEDES-BENZ has an update. Contact us now at 8888057233 or text STOP to end." I deleted the message as the only coverage on my car would come from my insurance company and they would identify themselves. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: No Business Name] [Location: FL, USA- 33920]
8 days ago
Share Your Experience
What's Your Exposure?
Know your risk exposure to this message with a Thorough Analysis. It returns a detailed report covering the complaint history, your data breach exposure, related scam entities, and risk signals tied to this email message. Check the box and enter your email address now.
NordVPN — Block threats and hide your IP from trackers
NordVPN encrypts your internet traffic and blocks malicious websites, ads, and trackers before they reach your device.
Get NordVPNAffiliate link. We may earn a commission.