SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Home Warranty Mailers

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04.26.2023 Written by Fox Communities

If you receive one of these letters, shred it and call Fox Communities Credit Union if you need any help or have any questions

We’ve received reports that credit union members throughout eastern Wisconsin are being mailed fraudulent home warranty mailers. The scammers are using public record mortgage recordings in an attempt to trick credit union members into thinking they are receiving a request from their credit union. An example of what these letters look like is included on this page. If you think you’ve received one of these letters, ignore it and dispose of it properly by shredding it. You can learn more about the scam by clicking the link below to see the WBAY story regarding the letters. And always remember, we’re here to help, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly Fox team at 920-993-9000 or stop by any of our Fox locations throughout the Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Manitowoc areas.

WHAT THE LETTER MAY LOOK LIKE

HOME WARRANTY PROCESSING
Home Warranty Dept
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO THIS
Notice Date: Contact Phone: Record ID: Respond By:
3/27/2023
1-888-252-7291
4/27/2023
NOTICE REQUESTED
FINAL RENEWAL NOTICE
Lender info: FOX COMMUNITIES CREDIT UNION
Call to verify the above information Before the respond date expires!
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED
ATTENTION:
Read below for more information Record ID:
This letter is to inform you that the property's home warranty, a by FOX COMMUNITIES CREDIT UNION, may be expiring or may have already expired.
Our records indicate that you HAVE NOT CONTACTED us yet to renew your Home Warranty.
Please Call IMMEDIATELY as this will be our FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY YOU 1-888-252-7291.
Without a home warranty in place, you are at risk of being financially liable for any and all repairs. However, you still may have time left to activate a Warranty on your home before it's too late. No inspection will be required and final acceptance is subject to your ability to meet eligibility requirements.
We reserve the right to revoke your eligibility for service coverage after 5 days.
PLEASE RESPOND BY: 4/27/2023
CALL 1-888-252-7291
PHONE: 1-888-252-7291