The state Office of Consumer Protection has issued a warning about a vehicle warranty scam that is targeting Hawai'i consumers.

During the past month, the agency has received complaints from consumers about repeated phone calls from various companies that are allegedly selling extended auto warranties.

The companies offer to sell "outrageously priced" extended warranties, while trying to get confidential personal financial information from the consumers, according to the state.

Among the purported warranty companies identified on the calls are: National Auto Warranty Services, Warranty Service Center, National Auto Warranty, and Warranty Activation Headquarters.

"If they call you, just hang up," warned Stephen Levins, executive director of the Office of Consumer Protection. "Don't give them any personal information, especially your banking, credit card, or Social Security numbers. These scammers are interested in one thing and one thing only, to rip you off."