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Description

I received a notice through the mail saying "time sensitive" warranty coverage for my car was being dropped or compromised and I would be financially liable for any and all repairs. The notice appeared to have come from Hyundai, but it was actually from some group called Alerus. I contacted the comp[any and gave them an "Approval Number." The phone rep then proceeded to charge me 160.00 for a service contract or warranty on a brand new car that I come to find out from the dealership that sold me the car that my car was already was covered. Alerus scammed me out 160.00. They did not inform me they were with Alerus and not associated with Hyundai and attempted to charge me over $4,000 for some bogus service contract that I did not need nor would have covered any repair claim I would file. This company needs to be investigated. They impersonate a car manufacturer and do not disclose their true identity.

Dollars Lost

$160

Targeted Person's Location

AL, USA - 36066

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Grand Forks, ND - 58206

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(888) 413-6075

Web logo

none used

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

Alerus Financial

Date Reported

July 29, 2025

Scam ID

1025811


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