Leawood, Kansas residents are currently being approached by young, enthusiastic door-to-door sales people who are representing alarm companies to buy home security systems. They will persuade and mislead homeowners into upgrading their systems for free if they sign a long-term monitoring contract.
In many cases homeowners are led to believe that the representative is from their existing alarm provider.
Atronic Alarms is NOT affiliated with these companies, and we do not send out unscheduled sales or service representatives to your home.
If someone approaches you, do not give out your personal or alarm information, including call lists or verification codes, and do not sign anything without verifying the validity or credentials of the representative and the alarm company.
In addition, don't be fooled by a business phone number and a good web site. Security companies with ethical business practices will never pressure you into signing paperwork, and they are usually members of local and national alarm associations, the Better Business Bureau and their area chamber of commerce. If in doubt, contact the alarm coordinator in your city's ordinance police department.
Sources:
City of Leawood Alarm Coordinator
Electronic Security Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association - Press Release "Unlicensed Alarm Companies Pushing Illegal Door-To-Door Sales Across Texas"
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