Phone scams · 4 min read

Auto warranty robocalls and the top robocall scams now

Short answer

Auto warranty robocalls were the top robocall complaint to the FCC in 2020, and the FCC ordered carriers to block the main operation in 2022. In 2025 the top complaints were debt relief, insurance and healthcare offers, and government imposters. The playbook is the same: do not press 1, hang up, and never give personal or card details to a robocall.

What the FCC did

In 2022 the FCC ordered voice providers to block calls from a major auto warranty robocall operation and proposed a record $299,997,000 fine. The FCC's consumer guide explains the script: a recorded voice says your warranty is expiring and asks you to press a key (FCC).

Look up the number that contacted you

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Top robocall complaints in 2025

According to the FCC, the top robocall complaint categories in 2025 were debt relief and loan assistance, insurance and healthcare, government imposters, credit card offers, and Google business listing scams (FCC).

How to cut unwanted calls

  1. Turn on your carrier's free spam call blocking and your phone's silence-unknown-callers setting.
  2. Add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry. It will not stop scammers, but it reduces legitimate telemarketing.
  3. Never press a key to "be removed". It confirms your number is live.
  4. File complaints at the FCC and FTC.

Questions

Should I press 1 to be removed from the list?

No. It confirms your number is active and usually leads to more calls.

Does the Do Not Call Registry stop scam calls?

No. Scammers ignore it. It does reduce calls from legitimate companies that follow the law.

Who is behind that number?

Search a name, phone number or email to see public profiles and records.

Sources

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Published 2026-10-28 by the TrueSearch Safety Team. General information, not legal advice. In an emergency call 911.

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