tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579369298466834462.post5245050288991878931..comments2023-07-29T05:05:49.404-07:00Comments on Such Is My Life: Security? More Like InsecurityBrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03525020764680376508noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579369298466834462.post-89682772409386355102008-10-20T17:17:00.000-07:002008-10-20T17:17:00.000-07:00Thanks guys! He could have been serious, but come ...Thanks guys! He could have been serious, but come on, do people really give out their social security number to strangers at the door? He was nuts to think I would just do that. Id rather hand him cash and get ripped off than have my identity stolen.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525020764680376508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579369298466834462.post-7774814734128425492008-10-20T13:58:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:58:00.000-07:00I think youe instincts were dead on! Good call, I ...I think youe instincts were dead on! Good call, I hope if something like this ever happens to us, I will be as smart. Thanks for sharing and keeping us aware!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579369298466834462.post-26710822872749189062008-10-16T18:01:00.000-07:002008-10-16T18:01:00.000-07:00Seems shady and there is no way in heck I'd give m...Seems shady and there is no way in heck I'd give my SSN to some guy who just showed up - one thing if I call you and make an appt but not for just some dude coming to my house. I don't even give wyatts SSN to my aunts and uncles when they buy him bonds! Gotta gaurd that!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279172119807327729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579369298466834462.post-20291638157641706972008-10-16T07:54:00.000-07:002008-10-16T07:54:00.000-07:00Okay, here's MY opinion on what happened:I think h...Okay, here's MY opinion on what happened:<BR/><BR/>I think he was probably genuine but the "advertising house" thing is A TOTAL LOAD OF CRAP. $30 a month is a normal amount to pay for security, and MANY companies will give you the free system if you'll sign up for monthly monitoring, with a contract (probably 3 years). He may not have gotten to the contract part, but trust me--he was getting there. Clark Howard (a consumer advocate) says you shouldn't pay that much per month, but we do because we use Brinks and they are highly rated for customer service, etc.<BR/><BR/>They probably do check credit (and need the SSN to do it) because they want to make sure you are going to stick with the contract since they are installing the system at no cost. That being said, I am glad you didn't go with this guy for three reasons: <BR/><BR/>1. We had a bad experience with a security company that had horrible record-keeping; they still owe us almost $300. So I'm glad we're now with Brinks, who seems to have great service and a great reputation. <BR/><BR/>2. While his story is plausible and PROBABLY true, you had no way of knowing since he just showed up at your door. It would be better to call a reputable company YOURSELF (Brinks!!) and ask them what sort of specials they're offering, and then you know the guy who comes to your door is the real thing.<BR/><BR/>3. His total BS story about "just an advertising house" leaves a very bad taste in my mouth regarding their marketing methods. I'd prefer to go with an upfront company who says, "Here's what we'll do; here's what you'll pay; here's how long the contract is." <BR/><BR/>If you do get a security company, they may try to "upsell" you on things like fancy fire alarms, window breakage alarms, etc. Do your research first to decide what you really want to buy. Our Brinks guy was awesome and low-pressure, but that was just his personality. Some of them are going to be more high-pressure and may use scare tactics to get you to drop an extra grand on extra equipment.<BR/><BR/>We like having a security system; DH travels some and I especially like it when he's gone. But I'd be very hesitant when an unknown company came to my door putting on the hard sell like this guy did.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the uber-long comment. :)C. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com