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    The Yazoo Herald warns consumers about deceptive practices by some door-to-door alarm company salesmen in a recent increase in complaints. The BBB president advises getting bids from multiple companies and checking local regulations before signing a contract, as important details may be missing. Consumers should ask questions about emergency response procedures and alternate contact methods to avoid problems with the monitoring company.

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    The Yazoo Herald warns consumers about deceptive practices by some door-to-door alarm company salesmen in a recent increase in complaints. The BBB president advises getting bids from multiple companies and checking local regulations before signing a contract, as important details may be missing. Consumers should ask questions about emergency response procedures and alternate contact methods to avoid problems with the monitoring company.

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    The Yazoo Herald warns consumers about deceptive practices by some door-to-door alarm company salesmen in a recent increase in complaints. The BBB president advises getting bids from multiple companies and checking local regulations before signing a contract, as important details may be missing. Consumers should ask questions about emergency response procedures and alternate contact methods to avoid problems with the monitoring company.

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    MAGNOLIA

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    YAZOO DAILY HERALD

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    CO!1sumers wamed about alann company scams
    The Yazoo Herald PresideniJCEO of the :MciB­ panies for comparison. have a security patrol car
    sissippi BBB, salesmen • Factor in the monthly to check on an alarm
    Due to a recent increase olien use high-pressure monitoring fee when com­ befure notifYingthe police?
    in complaints received paring costs.
    tactics to close the deal. • How soon after the
    against alarm companies, "We have heard that • Check out local regu­ alarm sounds will you be
    the Betj;eJ: Business often the signed contractlations regarding burglar notified?
    Bureau warns COnsumers is missing some of the alarm responses and asso-­ • If the alarm company
    about shady praetioos by details of the 'deal'," Moak
    ciated fees. is unable to reach you
    some door-to-door alarm said. • Be sure to check out when the alarm is sound-
    company salesmen. BBB tips to avoid the monitoring company ing....
    They offur alarm sys­ becoming a victim of as well as the alarm • Is the alarm reset?
    tems to protect your fami­ deceptive offurs: equipment company. • Are alternate num­
    ly - offurs full of perks - • Deal only with l"ejr Questions to ask when bers ealled?
    which are either very utable finns. considering an alarm sys­ • Are the proeedUI'I"B in
    affurdable or free. The • Don't be pressured tem: writing so that you are. 4

    problems often come with into buying something • Who does the rompa­ aware ofthe steps and can
    the monitoring company. you don't want or need. ny call- you or the police? anticipate how you can
    According to Bill Moak, Get bids from other com- • Does the company best handle the situation?

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