Recently, several customers of EMC Security have contacted us to report a salesman going door-to-door in their neighborhood claiming to represent EMC Security.? The most recent customer reported that the salesman represented himself as EMC Security personnel and was there to offer an upgrade to her system.? This person also claimed that Vivint Security was working with EMC Security on upgrading customers? security systems.? This is not true in any way.??? These claims are classic scammer tactics made by other security companies who are misleading and swindling customers into unknowingly signing a contract for their services.? These individuals are usually well dressed and claim that they are offering to upgrade their security system on behalf of their current security company.? They then offer to perform the ?upgrade?? for free.? They will ask the homeowner to sign an authorization to complete the installation, but what the homeowner is actually signing is a 60 month (5 year) non-cancellable contract for monitoring at $45 or more per month.?? The customer will then be locked into paying the high monthly payment for the entire length of the contract with no recourse, or face severe penalty fees to get out of the contract and risk being sued by the alarm company that scammed them.
EMC Security will NEVER send anyone to a customer?s home without their prior knowledge.? Please contact EMC Security if you are approached by these scammers and call 911.? Here are some additional tips on what to do if you are approached by one of these scammers.
1. Always think safety first. If you?re home alone and don?t recognize the person, don?t open the door. If they are a legitimate company, they will leave a brochure or business card.
2. Be aware that because you have a security sign or other type of sign in your yard, you could be a target for this type of unethical selling practices.
3. Always, always check with your own security company, or other company, first. You can also ask the sales representative to wait outside while you do. If they are telling the truth, why would they mind waiting?? EMC Security will never send anyone to a customers home without their prior knowledge.
4. Scare tactics may not work on everyone but they can on our senior citizens and others who have no one to turn to for advice. If you believe this type of business practice is happening in your neighborhood, please call the police and let them know. At least there will be a record on file.
5. Finally, if there will be any offers or changes to your service you will be contacted by EMC Security. You won?t hear this information from someone who knocks at your door, and especially someone who tries to scare you.
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