LINCOLNSHIRE Police have been made aware by a concerned resident that an Alarm company are “cold calling” residents, trying to sell them intruder alarm systems.
If you do get a sales call please be mindful of the information that you pass to them.
When considering security systems for your home or business.
Don’t deal with cold callers or telesales inquiries, you should avoid doing doorstep or telephone business.
Many traders who call at your door are honest and genuine; however, some are not and can be extremely persuasive.
If you have serious doubts about the legality or sales techniques being employed by this type of Security Company, or if they are using hard selling tactics which include unduly raising the fear of crime, pressure selling, unclear contracts and overpriced security systems, contact Lincolnshire Trading Standards for advice, tel 03454 04 05 06.
Be aware that not all costs may be shown and ask yourself, How much is:
- Installation costs, what am I getting?
- Servicing – how much, how often?
- Have monitored – upfront or monthly payments?
- How long will I pay for it, minimum 3-5years?
Please be aware that all alarm companies that install systems in our county which promise a Police response to alarm activations must be registered with one of the two national inspectorate bodies which are the NSI and the SSAIB.
You can check if an alarm company is inspectorate approved by contacting the NSI on telephone number 01628 637 512 (website: www.nsi.org.uk) and the SSAIB on telephone number 0191 296 3242 (website: www.ssaib.org
For further information on intruder alarm advice for domestic properties please visit the following websites:www.securedbydesign.com
And www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/
Community Safety & Crime Reduction advice can be found on Lincolnshire Police force website: www.lincs.police.ukor by clicking on the following link: http://lincs.police.uk/Advice
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