We have had reports from our customers in regards to a door-to-door Security Company claiming they are working with Atlas Security to upgrade their systems. This is not true. We are not working with this company (that wears orange) and have ZERO affiliation with them, nor have we ever. This company goes door-to-door saying anything they can to get inside the house and get a sale. The sales agents may state or imply that they are from your existing security company and that theyre there to upgrade or replace your current security system. Once inside your home, however, they may install a new security system and have you sign papers that include a costly contract for the monitoring service. They may also claim your security company has gone out of business, that theyve taken over the accounts, and that you have to buy new equipment and sign new contracts. If this happens, call your current monitoring company to confirm. Normally, you would be notified of a change like this by mail or telephone, not by an unannounced visit by a representative from another company. Before you do business with anyone selling a home security or alarm system, whether they come to your door or you seek them out, the FTC and your state Attorney General urge you to ask potential contractors for information. Use it to check out the alarm company with the appropriate authorities: your state Attorney General, local consumer protection agency, and the Better Business Bureau. If the salesperson is reluctant to give you this information, consider it a red flag and find another company to consider. If someone comes to your door and is claiming to be working with Atlas Security you are encouraged to ask for proper identification and to contact us at 417.831.2866. For more information please visit the Federal Trade Commissions site. consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0195-some-home-security-systems-may-be-scams
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:35:07 +0000