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    The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about shady practices used by some door-to-door alarm company salesmen. Salesmen often use high-pressure tactics and the contracts sometimes omit details. The BBB recommends consumers only deal with reputable firms, not feel pressured, get multiple bids, factor in monitoring fees, and check both the alarm and monitoring companies with the BBB.

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    The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about shady practices used by some door-to-door alarm company salesmen. Salesmen often use high-pressure tactics and the contracts sometimes omit details. The BBB recommends consumers only deal with reputable firms, not feel pressured, get multiple bids, factor in monitoring fees, and check both the alarm and monitoring companies with the BBB.

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    to protect your family ­ 'deal.w Moak said. "Be sure
    offers full of perks - which that the contract includes all
    are either very affordable or promises made by the sales
    free. The problems often person. H it feels like you're
    being pressured, then take
    time to rationalize your deci­
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    sions.
    BBB tips to avoid becom­
    ing a victim of deceptive
    offers:
    • Deal only with rep­
    utable firms.
    • Don't be pressured into
    buying something you don't
    want Or need. Get bids from
    other companies for compar­
    ison.
    • Factor in the monthly
    monitoring fee when com­
    paring costs.
    • Be sure to check out the
    monitoring company as well
    as the alarm equipment com­
    pany.
    Questions to ask when
    considering an alarm sys·
    tern:
    • Who does the company
    caIl- you or the police?
    • How soon after the
    alarm sounds will you be
    notified? •
    • Are the procedures in
    writing so you are aware of
    the steps and can anticipate
    the situation?
    Check companies with the
    BBB online at www.ms.bbb.
    org.

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