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How to avoid home security scams
1. How to Avoid Home Security Scams?
Times are tough. It has been this way and will be until the country gets over
the fiscal crises. Unemployment rate is predicted to still go up at a record
pace for this year. Hopefully, the new tax law would alleviate the negative
effects of the global financial predicament. These trying times are pushing
other people to commit crimes related to poverty and burglary.
Newspapers, tabloid and online news would usually report incidents of
burglaries from one state to another. For these reasons, authorities are
calling out to all homeowners to properly secure their homes.
The demands for home security systems and alarms have risen at a record pace. What used to be
services for the rich and able, are now also being accessed and availed by those in the middle class.
Unfortunately, there are still opportunists that will try to hone their evil ways to trap victims into frauds.
Here are some suggestions on how you can avoid being scammed by fake home security providers:
Do not fall into the "too good to be true" promos.
Free delivery, 50% of on purchases and the likes can easily get you into buying home security equipment
or availing of services by certain providers. You may want to also look into the clauses of the promos
such as holding or lock-up period, miscellaneous fees that go with the purchase and more.
Search for online reviews.
One of the best ways for your spot fakes is through online portals. This is also a good tool for you to
verify promotions of a provider. ADT reviews would tell you that the company is highly valued by its
customers for a number of good reasons. These are vouchers that ADT can really deliver what they
promise. You can also try social media to gather feedback from your friends.
Beware of those who are asking for high upfront.
Those who are asking for relatively high upfront payments without money-back guarantee should
already persuade you to question the company's integrity.