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    The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about some deceptive practices used by door-to-door alarm company salespeople. Salespeople sometimes use high-pressure tactics and the contract may be missing details agreed upon verbally. Consumers should only deal with reputable firms, get bids from multiple companies, and check on the monitoring company as well as the equipment company. When considering an alarm system, consumers should ask questions about notification procedures and emergency response.

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    The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about some deceptive practices used by door-to-door alarm company salespeople. Salespeople sometimes use high-pressure tactics and the contract may be missing details agreed upon verbally. Consumers should only deal with reputable firms, get bids from multiple companies, and check on the monitoring company as well as the equipment company. When considering an alarm system, consumers should ask questions about notification procedures and emergency response.

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    The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about some deceptive practices used by door-to-door alarm company salespeople. Salespeople sometimes use high-pressure tactics and the contract may be missing details agreed upon verbally. Consumers should only deal with reputable firms, get bids from multiple companies, and check on the monitoring company as well as the equipment company. When considering an alarm system, consumers should ask questions about notification procedures and emergency response.

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    Selecting an
    alarl1'l company
    Rldgeiand. MS, November ­
    Due to a recent i:ncrease in corn- I'
    plaints received against alarm
    companies, the Better Business
    Bureau (BBB) "'llIDS 00IlSu!!lerS I
    aboot sru.:ty practices by some
    door-trHloor alarm company
    salesmen. They offer alarm sys­
    tems to proIf<:t yourfurnily - offers
    full of perlcs - which are either very
    a1funJabIe or free. The problems
    otten ""'"' 'With the IIlOIlitoring
    oompany associated with thealann
    system package.
    According to Bill Moak,
    President/CEO of the Missis­
    sippi BBB, salesmen often use
    high-pressure tactics to close
    the deaL "We have heard tbat
    often the signed contract is
    missing some of the details of
    the 'dea\'," Moak said. "Be
    sure that the contract includes
    all promises made by the sales
    person. If it feels like you're
    being pressured, then take
    time to rationalize your deci­
    sions."
    BBB tips to avoid becoming
    a >ictim of deceptive offers:
    Deal only with reputable
    fIrms.
    Don't be pressured into buy­
    ing something you don't want
    or need. Get bids from other
    companies for comparison.
    Factor in the monthly moni­
    toring fee when comparing
    costs.
    Check out local regulations
    regarding burglar alarm
    responses and associated fees.
    Be sure to check out the
    monitoring company as well
    as the alarm equipment com­
    pany.
    Questions to ask when con­
    sidering an alarm system:
    Who does the company call
    - you or the police?
    Does the company have a
    security patrol car 10 check on
    an alarm before notifying the
    police?
    How soon after the alarm
    sounds will you be notified'/
    If the alarm company is
    unable to reach you when the
    alarm is sounding ....
    Is the alarm reset?
    Are the police called?
    Are alternate numbers called?
    Are the procedures in writing
    so that you are aware of the
    steps and can anticipate how
    you can best handle the situa­
    don?

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