Avoiding Thieves Behind Home Security System Scams

You just won yourself a special deal!

There are numerous ways crooks exploit people’s gullibility, disguising themselves as a representative of a renowned home security company. A common scenario goes like this: the fraud calls or visits a home as door-to-door salesman, claiming to offer exclusive security services that protect the house from all sorts of break-ins. He puts great emphasis on the exclusivity: the offer is very attractive, the system is state-of-the-art and full of convenient features. Also, the deal is available during a limited time, supposedly ends at that particular day, thus there is no time to think it over. Instantly subscribing means a hefty discount on the future price as well.

Accepting the “deal” could mean that you just bought a flawed, rip-off version of a security system, or the salesman takes the deposit for the installation, and disappears forever. The worst thing that could happen is that the criminals gain entrance to you house, and instead of setting up the system, they rob you blind.

How to avoid scams

Preventing frauds and cheaters from diddling you out of your money isn’t as hard as you might think. Always be suspicious of door salesmen or cold calling with special offers. Although home security companies frequently provide discounts and extra advantages for a limited amount of time, they encourage subscribers to contact their sales representatives over the phone before making a purchase. Remember: in case an offer is too good to be true, always check it on the internet. Reliable companies have a very informative website, and it always pays off to do profound research before choosing a security company. Protecting your property and the safety of your family is key, thus accepting a stranger’s offer without double checking it only hurts you and your loved ones.