The Mississippi Public Service Commission has filed a complaint against companies it accuses of making misleading robocalls to sell vehicle warranties.

The PSC filed the complaint Friday against Vehicle Warranty Options, SVC Inc. and a man named Mike Moneymaker.

Commissioner Leonard Bentz said in a statement released Saturday that an investigation showed SVC made unauthorized telephone solicitations by using an automated dialing system and a recorded message.

The defendants have 30 days to answer the PSC complaint. The PSC could set a penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation.

Attorneys general in several states, including Arkansas and Indiana, have sued other companies accused of using robocalls to try to sell vehicle warranties.