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"If its too good to be true, it probably is"
How many times you heard this sentence in recent times?
I am getting bored hearing it already. I am sure you feel the same when hearing them lately. But we can't avoid the precaution and take it easy either. Everyday new scams and frauds popping up all over the nation. It is prudent to be more vigilant and careful at this rough and tough times. There were scams selling false pills to cure H1B1 virus during the swine flu outbreak. That was too much.
Scams are like virus to our community, there is no permanent cure for them. Recent one in the street is Home Security Alarm Scam. Scammers dressed like professional with name tags knocking doors to sell fake security alarms.Texas law enforcment officials are warning homeowners to beware of home alarm system scams.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says any home-alarm salesperson, company or installer should be licensed by the Private Security Bureau. That means they should be carrying DPS Private Security pocket cards which include their photograph.
Alarm companies and installers must be licensed by the state, which does criminal background checks.
Quick steps to consider,
1. Try to avoid openning up your house for anybody who comes at your door as sales person.
2. Ask them for their DPS Private Security pocket card, which will also have their picture. Do not accept any other form of identification as proof you are dealing with a licensed salesperson or installer.
3. Do check the Better business bureau for the credibility of the business. To check whether an alarm company is licensed in Texas, please (click here). To check whether a salesperson or installer is licensed in Texas, please (click here).
4. Check your neighbor and get a referred to a company used by others. If you want to try new one for cheaper charge, do follow the previous steps. I know there are small companies around the town which you can still use them after doing a check. If you are not comfortable, go with well known players like Comcast, ADT, Brinks who might cost higher but safer compared to any unknowns.
5. Finally, don't ever think you will never be a victim of a scam. Scammers are trained to trick any person. Be alert always.
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