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Free alarm system scam?
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:01 pm
A legit alarm system company said our house was selected for a free alarm system for 5 years. Has to be a scam. Anyone else know more about this?
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Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:03 pm to TheOcean
I wouldn't trust it. Sounds a lot like a self ban bet.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:04 pm to TheOcean
A crap load of companies will install the basic system for free if you sign a contract for monitoring for X number of years.
Then they try to sell you a bunch of upgrades.
Then they try to sell you a bunch of upgrades.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:04 pm to TheOcean
Sounds cheap. Just pay money like the rest of us
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:05 pm to SG_Geaux
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A crap load of companies will install the basic system for free if you sign a contract for monitoring for X number of years.
Guy said our house was chosen because it's a corner lot and the installation, system, and fees would be free for five years. It's a legit company, but there's got to be something else to it.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:06 pm to TheOcean
If it is Vivint do it. They came by my house and I turned them down, but later ended up paying for their service. They are probably trying to get part of the market in your neighborhood.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:06 pm to TheOcean
Everyone is selected. They will install a basic system on your doors and a select number of windows contingent on you signing a monthly service contract. Think free cell phone with 2 year agreement.
This post was edited on 3/5/14 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:07 pm to dante
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If it is Vivint do it.
It is. Any issues with the service so far?
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:10 pm to TheOcean
quote:No, works great with a lot of programing options. The only downside is they were going to install smoke alarms as well, but they did not have a qualified tech to install them.
It is. Any issues with the service so far
They have programmable keypads on the doors, so if you have young kids they don't have to have a key to enter, plus you can give them their very own code.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:13 pm to TheOcean
When they knocked on my door and told me my house had been selected because of location and told me it was free. I told him no thanks. (sounded to good to be true). Later I found out a friend of ours had just recently purchased the system and was pleased with their product. 
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:13 pm to TheOcean
They came to my house and they were like used car salesman that wouldnt leave my front door.
Consumer Affairs not good
Consumer Affairs not good
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:16 pm to dante
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When they knocked on my door and told me my house had been selected because of location and told me it was free. I told him no thanks. (sounded to good to be true). Later I found out a friend of ours had just recently purchased the system and was pleased with their product.
Two of our neighbors agreed to the free system. I'm naturally skeptical and the guy didn't even have a business card or phone number to contact him. He literally was waiting for me when I got home. And there are a ton of scam reports for the company.
Were they going to make you sign a contract?
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:17 pm to UltimaParadox
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Consumer Affairs not good
That's my biggest concern. 5 years, free installation, free system, and no fees sounds too good to be true.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:18 pm to UltimaParadox
Jesus some of those reviews sound like a nightmare
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:29 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:Some of those reviews sounded like any other alarm company. I found out the hard way with my previous provider. After the initial term expires it automatically renewed for a year. We were not receiving the service and moved out of the house, but I still had to pay the balance of the contract.
Jesus some of those reviews sound like a nightmare
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:31 pm to dante
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After the initial term expires it automatically renewed for a year. We were not receiving the service and moved out of the house, but I still had to pay the balance of the contract.
So you didn't actually read what you signed then. Got it.
Posted on 3/5/14 at 6:37 pm to TheOcean
I don't know but People always try not scam me I get letters in the mail telling me I won the jack pot and I didn't even sign up for the jackpot I guess they just tryin to give their scam money away
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