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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has received a number of calls from consumers and at least 17 written complaints about auto warranty sales calls since December 22, 2016. 

Automated phone calls (“robocalls”) about vehicle “warranties” are typically sales pitches for extended service contracts. 

“Robocalls using high-pressure sales tactics can mean trouble for Wisconsin consumers,” said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection.  “Watch for unsolicited phone calls that are vague about who they are and what...