BBB Warns Of Security System Scammer

June 20, 2009

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of salesmen who are going door-to-door offering home security systems “at no cost”.

Consumers have alerted the BBB that salesmen identifying themselves as being from Safeguard America are distributing fliers offering a free security system for homeowners, claiming they can save up to 25 percent on their homeowners’ insurance.

The fliers cite a Mississippi address, but according to the U.S. Postal Service, the address is that of an apartment complex, not a business.

The fliers and the business’ Web site include BBB’s old logo and claim that Safeguard America is a BBB member. However, the Better Business Bureau says they are not an accredited Business. Salesmen are also citing a Florida license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; however that license expired in 2004.

Another DBPR license, improperly displayed on the flier, is issued to a David Roman for Security Systems Inc, DBA Safeguard America. David Roman is also the president of Safe Home Security, Inc., a Connecticut-based business with an F rating from the BBB because of the number of complaints filed against the business, a failure to respond to a number of complaints against the business, the number of serious complaints filed against the business and the length of time the business has taken to resolve complaints.

The Connecticut Attorney General has filed suit against Safe Home Security, Inc., Safe Home Monitoring, Inc., and their owner, David G. Roman, charging them with installing and failing to fix faulty equipment, as well as violations of the state’s home improvement contractor laws.

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be cautious doing business with anyone who shows up on their doorstep. The BBB says not to do business with anyone “on the spot”. Verify licensing, bonding, insurance or any other requirements that may be necessary for that industry. And if a business claims BBB Accreditation or “membership,” verify their status with BBB.

For additional information and advice visit bbb.org.

Comments

2 Responses to “BBB Warns Of Security System Scammer”

  1. David Jackson on May 17th, 2016 2:59 pm

    My 84 year old mother-in-law called me about a door to door salesman for Safeguard America, who was trying to con her into a new replacement alarm system. When she gave me the details I told her it didn’t sound right, but I’d check it out.

    Thank you for confirming my suspicions.

    “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

  2. TooBadSoSad on June 20th, 2009 10:33 am

    Sounds like the only thing you’ll be secure in is the fact you’ll be getting ripped off.

    Thanks for the info, William.

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