Eye on Scams: Home warranty scams [Video]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Scammers are targeting new homeowners pretending to be mortgage companies.

They send a letter that appears to come from a mortgage provider telling you to renew your home warranty.

Chris Babin of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana said the scammers tell you that your home coverage is going to expire, urging you to call the number provided on the letter.

“Scammers are really good at what they do, they’re very convincing,” Babin said. “And they will work the story up to where there’s going to be bad repercussions for you if you don’t pay or take care of what you owe.”

Most people are aware of warranty scam calls, but receiving a letter in the mail makes the notice seem official, which makes the scam easier to fall for.

“We had a recent report that a gentleman’s grandmother had received a letter that said final notice, you know, your mortgage is …