Possible Scam

**SKYRCKT** · 03-02-2008, 10:23 AM

Did anyone else get a pink postcard in the mail the week of February 24th that leads off: EXPIRED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION **FINAL NOTICE**

It seemed a little shady because it didn't have the Model Year or Make and the address was listed as "Vehicle Services." There is no mention of GM or Saturn on the postcard. When I called the toll free number they wouldn't give me any information before I gave them my VIN # and exact miles so I didn't give it.

SKYRCKT is under warranty until May so it shouln't be time to extend it.

Is this for real?

SKY VUE 1 · 03-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Probably not....I get those in the mail all the time. Seems pretty fishy to me.

SKY Spy · 03-02-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYRCKT

Did anyone else get a pink postcard in the mail the week of February 24th that leads off: EXPIRED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION **FINAL NOTICE**

It seemed a little shady because it didn't have the Model Year or Make and the address was listed as "Vehicle Services." There is no mention of GM or Saturn on the postcard. When I called the toll free number they wouldn't give me any information before I gave them my VIN # and exact miles so I didn't give it.

SKYRCKT is under warranty until May so it shouln't be time to extend it.

Is this for real?

Not usually a SCAM perse', just an aftermarket warranty company trying to sell you an extended warranty...

BA...

BlackSkyPilot · 03-02-2008, 01:21 PM

More like a spam rather than a scam. I just toss 'em.

Bogie · 03-02-2008, 01:34 PM

Yeah, it's an aftermarket extended warranty company trying to get you to bite. They use somewhat shady practices in how they spam you, which is a good reason to stay away.

Thornus · 03-02-2008, 01:40 PM

Quick note from a postal employee :

If you get something 'official' looking like that check the postmark. If it says "Standard Mail" then its usually junk. If Saturn or your warranty company was telling you your doo-hickey expired they'd send it "First-Class" or "Presort" mail.

T

firstpinkever · 03-02-2008, 01:40 PM

i got a call sating the same thing from a wierd number. I just hung up

KentuckySky · 03-02-2008, 01:45 PM

I got the exact same thing. Just an aftermarket company trying to get business. I tossed it. It does kinda p#ss me off when any company sends out mail that looks like an "official notice". Good advice from Thornus, thanks!

Bogie · 03-02-2008, 03:08 PM

Of course, I've seen some companies use "reverse psychology". I've received a bonafide bill dressed up in official appeal that only spammers use. Almost tossed it without opening it.

**Celt03** · 03-02-2008, 03:20 PM

Yup - been getting that garbage for years.
And it always goes directly into the shredder.

MidniteBlues · 03-02-2008, 03:48 PM

Same here, what bothers me and what tells you it a phishing expedition is the fact that they DON'T tell ya what vehicle.. Idiots... I shlt can the thing when I get 'em..

Not interested...

GaryH · 03-02-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thornus

Quick note from a postal employee :

If you get something 'official' looking like that check the postmark. If it says "Standard Mail" then its usually junk. If Saturn or your warranty company was telling you your doo-hickey expired they'd send it "First-Class" or "Presort" mail.

T

As a retired postal employee, I wonder if Saturn or the dealer is selling their mailing list. Of course, if they are, it is nothing new. It goes on all the time.

BlackSkyPilot · 03-02-2008, 06:39 PM

They probably get it from the free public records.

**Celt03** · 03-02-2008, 06:57 PM

I love the ones that do say a vehicle -
because it is usually one that I have not owned for several years.

gadget · 03-02-2008, 10:16 PM

I received one about a month after I bought my car.

They had a guy calling my mother every day trying to scare her into getting a warranty through them on her SC2.

He was quite supprised when a pissed off Irishman jumped on the phone one afternoon and started pushing for company names and phone numbers and his name so that I could turn him into the police.I then proceded to verbally tear him a new @$$h@le. Haven't heard from him since.

Idon't take kindly to anyone pickin on Me MAA!

Blue Sky Redline · 03-02-2008, 10:23 PM

Is a do-hicky kinda like a thing-a-ma-bob, or a what-cha-ma-call-it or more like a thingie or a thing-a-ma-jig ?

**LeloSKYLANM** · 03-03-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryH

As a retired postal employee, I wonder if Saturn or the dealer is selling their mailing list. Of course, if they are, it is nothing new. It goes on all the time.

How else could "THIS" happen?

**LeloSKYLANM** · 03-03-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

I received one about a month after I bought my car.

They had a guy calling my mother every day trying to scare her into getting a warranty through them on her SC2.

He was quite supprised when a pissed off Irishman jumped on the phone one afternoon and started pushing for company names and phone numbers and his name so that I could turn him into the police.I then proceded to verbally tear him a new @$$h@le. Haven't heard from him since.

Idon't take kindly to anyone pickin on Me MAA!

MUCH BETTER RESPONSE!!!!!

**Skip** · 03-03-2008, 01:17 AM

If a telemarketer calls I ask them to hold on a minute and put the phone down and go on with what I was doing. If it is a computer voice I hit the pound key about thirty times and somehow it clicks them off the line... Of course if it is a live person play games with them...The warrenty people I tell them I have been walking since the last accident four years ago and my ex got the car....Skip....

Thornus · 03-03-2008, 06:08 PM

When they call this is my conversation:

Them: Mr. So and So?
Me: That's me.
Them: Mr. So and So! How are you doing today?
Me: Great! Thanks for asking! *Click*

I think its nice that people call just to see how you're feeling!

T

Valistener · 03-03-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thornus

When they call this is my conversation:

Them: Mr. So and So?
Me: That's me.
Them: Mr. So and So! How are you doing today?
Me: Great! Thanks for asking! *Click*

I think its nice that people call just to see how you're feeling!

T

Ya know, what would really be funny is if after they asked how you were doing you say:
"Well thank you for asking, you see I have had a really bad day. First my boss.... "

Just go on and on until they finally give up and hang up. Or if you run out of things to say just say: "thanks for listening" and hang up.

03-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	Possible Scam Did anyone else get a pink postcard in the mail the week of February 24th that leads off: EXPIRED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION FINAL NOTICE It seemed a little shady because it didn't have the Model Year or Make and the address was listed as "Vehicle Services." There is no mention of GM or Saturn on the postcard. When I called the toll free number they wouldn't give me any information before I gave them my VIN # and exact miles so I didn't give it. SKYRCKT is under warranty until May so it shouln't be time to extend it. Is this for real? __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

03-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
SKY VUE 1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flatboring, IL Posts: 418 My Photos: (13)	Probably not....I get those in the mail all the time. Seems pretty fishy to me. __________________ "Shadow" (if the sun is out, she's right there with me) Ordered 04/22/06 * Built 08/09/06 * Delivered 09/16/06

03-02-2008, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlackSkyPilot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Basically nomadic, my company puts me up where ever I go. My Sky is currently in N. Carolina. Posts: 204 My Photos: (9)	More like a spam rather than a scam. I just toss 'em. __________________ Later!! Andy It doesn't matter whether I'm flying in my plane or driving my car. Either way I'm traveling in the Sky!! :D

03-02-2008, 01:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,481 My Photos: (0)	Yeah, it's an aftermarket extended warranty company trying to get you to bite. They use somewhat shady practices in how they spam you, which is a good reason to stay away. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

03-02-2008, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
firstpinkever Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mansfield,Texas Posts: 367 My Photos: (9)	i got a call sating the same thing from a wierd number. I just hung up __________________ John and Stacey Precour First Yellow in Texas VIN # 2158 Black interior all options except XM Red Calipers Painted to match Engine Cover with Pearl Red Underbody Neon Lights

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03-02-2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thornus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 105 My Photos: (0)	Quick note from a postal employee : If you get something 'official' looking like that check the postmark. If it says "Standard Mail" then its usually junk. If Saturn or your warranty company was telling you your doo-hickey expired they'd send it "First-Class" or "Presort" mail. T

03-02-2008, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
KentuckySky Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 280 My Photos: (0)	I got the exact same thing. Just an aftermarket company trying to get business. I tossed it. It does kinda p#ss me off when any company sends out mail that looks like an "official notice". Good advice from Thornus, thanks! __________________ Judi 2008 Red Line Midnight Blue Automatic

03-02-2008, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,481 My Photos: (0)	Of course, I've seen some companies use "reverse psychology". I've received a bonafide bill dressed up in official appeal that only spammers use. Almost tossed it without opening it. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

03-02-2008, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,574 My Photos: (6)	Yup - been getting that garbage for years. And it always goes directly into the shredder. __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

03-02-2008, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	Same here, what bothers me and what tells you it a phishing expedition is the fact that they DON'T tell ya what vehicle.. Idiots... I shlt can the thing when I get 'em.. Not interested... __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

03-02-2008, 06:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
BlackSkyPilot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Basically nomadic, my company puts me up where ever I go. My Sky is currently in N. Carolina. Posts: 204 My Photos: (9)	They probably get it from the free public records. __________________ Later!! Andy It doesn't matter whether I'm flying in my plane or driving my car. Either way I'm traveling in the Sky!! :D

03-02-2008, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,574 My Photos: (6)	I love the ones that do say a vehicle - because it is usually one that I have not owned for several years. __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

03-02-2008, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westminster,Colorado Posts: 579 My Photos: (0)	I received one about a month after I bought my car. They had a guy calling my mother every day trying to scare her into getting a warranty through them on her SC2. He was quite supprised when a pissed off Irishman jumped on the phone one afternoon and started pushing for company names and phone numbers and his name so that I could turn him into the police.I then proceded to verbally tear him a new @$$h@le. Haven't heard from him since. Idon't take kindly to anyone pickin on Me MAA! __________________ '07 2.4 Liter Polar White With Tan Trim L.S. Differential B&G Springs and Dampers,Eibach Stabilizers Dual Filter Fugita CAI SMS BBTB, Vector tune Monsoon Stereo,Six disk changer PDA and 350GB hardrive space for audio Last edited by gadget : 03-02-2008 at 10:19 PM.

03-02-2008, 10:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Blue Sky Redline Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elvisland Posts: 268 My Photos: (0)	Is a do-hicky kinda like a thing-a-ma-bob, or a what-cha-ma-call-it or more like a thingie or a thing-a-ma-jig ? __________________ '08 Midnight Blue Redline Auto No mods Loaded, 6 cd monsoon License plate: BLUSKYY Kill List: 525, G35S, Civic rice burner, 350Z, Impala LT, Dodge Charger(non-Hemi) Hyundai Tiburon GT, Neon SRT, Jaguar XJ

03-03-2008, 01:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	If a telemarketer calls I ask them to hold on a minute and put the phone down and go on with what I was doing. If it is a computer voice I hit the pound key about thirty times and somehow it clicks them off the line... Of course if it is a live person play games with them...The warrenty people I tell them I have been walking since the last accident four years ago and my ex got the car....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

03-03-2008, 06:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Thornus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 105 My Photos: (0)	When they call this is my conversation: Them: Mr. So and So? Me: That's me. Them: Mr. So and So! How are you doing today? Me: Great! Thanks for asking! Click I think its nice that people call just to see how you're feeling! T

03-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State