WICHITA —The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Sedgwick County District Attorney warns residents of to exercise extreme caution regarding unsolicited mailers offering home warranty services, according to DA Marc Bennett.
The Division was recently informed about a postcard mailed to a senior citizen in Sedgwick County. The bold, large font title stating “County Deed Records” is deceptive, given that the mailer has no association with the County or the homeowner’s deed. It appears designed to scare consumers into acting out of fear, concerned there may be an issue involving their property ownership.
The real subject matter of the mailing is a homeowner’s warranty, some of which may cost thousands of dollars per year and can be difficult to cancel…