Phone number 603 875 6285
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Michael Maul
Country: United States
Just wanted to know who owns this number so I can punch them in the face for having a computer call my house and cellphone with no way to reach their company and complain about it. My fist and I would much appreciate your support.
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Zoeller announced Tuesday he is filing a lawsuit against a man and two companies he says are among those violating Indiana's laws against such calls. The suit claims Mike Moneymaker of California, Fortress Secured of Nevada and SVM of California used illegal prerecorded messages delivered by auto-dialers to contact numbers listed on the state's "do not call" list.
His office received 160 complaints about similar unsolicited calls, most of them pushing auto warranties.
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In February, North Dakota's attorney general ordered Moneymaker and Fortress Secured to end business in that state after an investigation uncovered consumer fraud, false advertising and violation of "do not call" laws.
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http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/verizon-w ... eters-20090429/
"Verizon wins in lawsuit against auto warranty telemarketers
Apr. 29, 2009
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http://consumerist.com/5147530/att-mobility-sues-over-auto-warranty-robocalls
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AT&T Mobility said one number alone - 800-219-7425 - made more than 13 million calls to wireless numbers through telecom carriers Paetec ommunications, Global Crossing and MCI Inc./Verizon Communications Inc. AT&T said it will need to subpoena those companies and others to determine the owner and operator of various spoofed phone numbers.
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"BBB Warns Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations Plague Consumers Nationwide
2/12/2009
Better Business Bureaus is warning consumers to be extremely wary of telemarketing calls and mailers which claim their auto warranty had or is about to expire. BBB advises that the deceptive solicitations could persuade car owners to purchase an extended auto service contract of questionable value.
BBB has seen a considerable spike in both complaints and inquiries from consumers who state that they received misleading mailers or high-pressure telemarketing calls claiming their auto warranty was about to expire. Complaints against Auto Warranty Processing Services rose by more than 40 percent over the prior year. In 2008, more than 140,000 consumers across the country contacted their BBB to confirm the legitimacy of companies claiming to sell auto warranties.
“As an outgrowth of our country’s economic troubles, and to some extent problems in the auto industry, BBB is hearing from consumers nationwide who are being bombarded by telemarketers and mailers trying to scare them into thinking their auto warranty is about to expire and if they don’t sign-up now the offer expires,” said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. “Not only are these telemarketers lying about the consumer’s coverage, they are potentially ignoring federal laws such as the Do-Not-Call registry.”
BBB has received complaints from consumers across North America who were informed that their car warranty was about to expire, when such was not the case, and that they needed to take immediate action in order to avoid a lapse in coverage. BBB research shows that the consumer is actually being sold an extended service contract and despite the impression given, the offer is not associated with the car manufacturer’s warranty.
The value of the various extended service contracts being sold also has been called into question, as many consumers complained that the contract had numerous conditions that might be difficult to meet. For instance, pre-existing conditions often are not covered, proof of maintenance records may be required and restrictions on authorized repair facilities and repair charges must receive prior approval making many of these contracts virtually worthless. Others report difficulty in obtaining refunds.
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"Class Action Filed Against U.S. Fidelis
Fraud, high-pressure sales tactics alleged in auto warranty sales
By Jon Hood
ConsumerAffairs.com
A class action lawsuit has been filed against U.S. Fidelis in Missouri, adding to the woes of a company repeatedly accused of fraudulent and illegal conduct.
The company offers extended vehicle protection for consumers whose original warranties have expired. Many consumers who pay for the extra coverage assume that it will cover most if not all repairs, as dealer-provided warranties generally do. The problem, according to the suit, is that U.S. Fidelis includes so many exceptions in its fine print that consumers are usually left out in the cold when their cars break down.
The suit also alleges that U.S. Fidelis misrepresented the level of coverage consumers would receive, and pressured them to sign up quickly or risk losing special benefits. Many consumers were told that they were eligible to receive special rates, which never materialized. On top of everything else, customers who asked to see the conditions of the contract were ignored.
The company has had plenty of prior warnings.
In March 2008, former Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon filed a complaint against U.S. Fidelis for deceptive marketing and violation of telemarketing laws. The suit alleged that, among other things, the company contacted consumers whose numbers were on the federal Do Not Call list. Several other attorneys general followed suit, and a settlement is now reportedly being negotiated with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster’s office.
Consumers haven’t exactly given the company two thumbs up, either. The Better Business Bureau has received over 1,000 complaints about U.S. Fidelis and its affiliates over the past three years, leading the Bureau to give the company a failing grade.
According to the BBB’s website, that grade is based on the total number of complaints received, how many of those complaints went unresolved, how long the eventual resolution took, and “advertising issue(s),” which presumably refers to the company’s allegedly deceptive marketing methods.
A press release issued by Jay Nixon in March 2008 alleged that the company sent consumers letters warning them that their factory warranties were about to expire, when in fact many had warranties that wouldn’t run out for months. The release further says that consumers who asked for a refund got either nothing or only a fraction of what they originally paid. The company advertises on late-night TV and through direct mailers.
The company was founded in 2003 and is run by Cory and Darain Atkinson, brothers who live in Missouri. It has already cycled through three names, first calling itself Dealer Services and then National Auto Warranty Services, before settling on its current name within the past year. The company’s switch to the U.S. Fidelis name came after Nixon’s complaint was filed, possibly in an effort to disassociate itself from the allegations.
U.S. Fidelis seems to still hold itself in high esteem, despite the overwhelming number of complaints against it. The company’s website touts it as “one of the largest auto warranty companies in the United States” and “a warranty company that is committed to honesty ... and delivers peace of mind.”
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"SCHUMER, WARNER ANNOUNCE FEDS' PLAN TO SUE COMPANIES BEHIND BOGUS 'CAR WARRANTY' PHONE SCAMS—SAY ROBO-DIALED HARASSMENT SET TO BE TERMINATED
May 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—Calling it an overdue crackdown on a nationwide nuisance, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) revealed Tuesday that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has investigations underway into the rampant robo-calls that pitch bogus car warranties and said the agency expects to bring cases against the companies responsible in a matter of days.
The senators unveiled a letter from FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz declaring that “law enforcement action in this area can be expected imminently.” The commitment came a day after Schumer, in a news conference in Manhattan, called on the agency to put a stop to the practice that has generated 300,000 inquiries over the last two years, according to the Better Business Bureau. The spam calls have targeted Americans randomly on both call phones and land lines, even when the victim is on the federal “Do Not Call” registry. The call plays an automated message that offers a deal on an extended car warranty."