Comments on: 3 Tips to Avoid Door to Door Security Scam https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/ Home Security made EASY! Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:28:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 By: Harrison https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-45131 Sat, 25 May 2019 20:28:50 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-45131 In reply to Luke.

It’s not a point of the sales people being nasty. The point is they come to my house just about every other day. I’m to the point where I will look at them and let him talk and then tell them that I have ADT which they can see it on the from door and signs in the yard. Again I say I live in a new neighborhood that’s only been built for 30 days and they still working on it and you asking me about a new system. If they look at my doorbell they will see that I already have the system put in my house. I just don’t get it. They really need to remove people that don’t want the service.

]]> By: Harrison https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-45130 Sat, 25 May 2019 20:22:38 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-45130 This is crazy! We just moved into our new house and VIVINT SECURITY SYSTEM EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS comes to our door every other day trying to sell us this BS. Remind you I tell them NO ALL THE TIME WE EVEN HAVE OUR ADT SIGN IN OUR YEARS AND THEY STILL COME!! I just reported them to HOA. So they can stop them from coming into our neighborhood. They are a big Scam. They don’t even have name badge with there names and company logs.

]]> By: JR https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-44456 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:48:14 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-44456 In reply to Luke.

I used to work as an executive at a few of the alarm sales brands in Utah… I felt it dishonest to charge $80 or even $30 per month when I knew our cost to monitor was often less than $2/month per house. The save lives and valuables pitch is overused – its rare to have a fire or burglary in most of the locations that can afford these systems. In the places where it’s common, Americans are getting fear tactics tugging at their heartstrings and they mostly can’t afford the monthly fees.

]]> By: Mark https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-38238 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:09:13 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-38238 Im with Luke on this,
We are out there everyday grinding out there. Many people do not understand the mental preparation of everyday dealing with rejection which most people shun from, we simply do the jobs that others will not do. do you talk down to a car salesman saying were never buying a care from the dealership because hes commission based. everyone is pointing their finger at the sales guy making a more honest living than others. we provide security, protection for homes and families. would you shun your wife for making a commission at her yard sale? or you sold your car to a higher bidder and made a commission off of it, are you going to lower the price you got it for? don’t talk about being unethical cause sales is sales no matter what your selling. we are all hungry we have to feed our families as the next person . now how many people have security systems. they have them for a reason and obviously its a proven fact that that work or some of the biggest companies wouldn’t be around as long as they have. think about that. yes there are shady characters everywhere in sales, no matter what one is selling.

]]> By: Luke https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-34974 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 23:17:25 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-34974 How about not being so critical of people who are just trying to put food on the table for themselves and their families? You think we walk around all day for fun? We go to work to care for our loved ones and pay our bills just like you. We are also the ones on the front lines driving the American economy forward. No ones putting a gun to your head. We (definitely myself personally) sell a product that,after people have it, LOVE it. Cameras and security have saved lives and property. But we’re bad guys because we earn commission? You use the word commission like it’s some dirty word. Would you enjoy showing up to your job every day and not getting paid? Neither do we. People buy from me because I demonstrate value in a product (that just so happens to have saved a life or two) and they pay a monthly fee that they can AFFORD. Try being a little more open minded and kind. You’re so insecure about people trying to take advantage of you in life and seeing the bad in fellow humans that you often slam the door in the face of a fellow hard working American who may actually have a product you would love. Half of my business is from referrals- what that tells you: those open minded and trusting enough to work with me NEVER regret it and often maintain a relationship with me afterwards because they’re happy I knocked their door. People on here being critical and nasty of salespeople are not good people who care for their fellow man

]]> By: Alarm Reviews https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-31798 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:17:10 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-31798 In reply to Jason Gordon.

Yeah — great tips for any door to door product, not just home security. Common door to door products include:

– Knives (as you mentioned)
– Tupperwares
– Pest control
– Home security / automation
– Lawn care
– Children’s reading books programs
– Kirby vacuums (beware!)

On all of these, do your due diligence with the company and make sure it is a great product and service that stands behind it.

]]> By: Jason Gordon https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-31777 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:23:55 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-31777 I get a lot of sales rep that come to my house and try to sell me knives. This really helps me out deter the sales people behind a an actual legitimate company and those looking to scam and make a quick buck. The salesperson should be able to produce the information requested!

]]> By: Sam Costello https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-31714 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:22:48 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-31714 Be aware kokomo indiana. Reps claiming to be amp smart home are going door to door all over around the Frederick farms area. Very pushy sales tactics are being used and the same giraffe looking kid is around day to day. They are selling out of the trunk of a car marked from arizona. Scammers!!!!!

]]> By: CJ https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-30314 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:14:36 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-30314 Apart from being so annoying, these pesky salespeople prey on the elderlies. They use scare tactics to get bigger paychecks. And they do rush you because it’s how they play their game and they get so good at it that it only takes a few minutes to seal the deal. It’s not a con, but their tactics sure feel like one. Stay away from them. Do your research about security systems and go direct to the company to get the information you need.

]]> By: James https://alarm-reviews.net/avoid-security-salesman-scam/#comment-30123 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:11:47 +0000 https://alarm-reviews.net/?p=2453#comment-30123 This confirms my thoughts. I’ve been getting calls every week offering a “free security system.” I just hang up because I have a feeling that it’s a scam or that the company will “give” me the system and throw on heavy charges. I see this isn’t a new article, but even so, this pitch is still happening. Sad to think that it must be working on some for it to still be in play.

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