Single light down lighting motion detector spotlight featuring frosted glass Requires 1 75w G-9 Base Halogen Bulb (Not Included)Recently, Philadelphia authorities placed an announcement to local residents advising them of a scam operation in the area that used the promise of "free home security" to lure individuals into working with a pseudo company. Worse yet, residents had been told by "representatives" that the company was working with other locally known security companies on a cross promotional deal. Residents were told to call police if they were approached with such a business deal.
What could these dishonest individuals have to gain from starting their own pseudo company? Any number of openings, from stealing owners' credit card or banking information, stealing personal information for identity theft, or even targeting the home for robbery or the homeowner for assault. Ironically, criminals are even willing to use increased security technology for their own dishonest purposes. This news case should point out to consumers a few important facts.
First, there is no such thing as free home security monitoring, nor would the top security companies get together on a cross promotional activity, since they are direct competitors. You may see the reputable security companies offering free home security systems, but these usually include a contract and a monthly monitoring fee.
In order for a company to provide live monitoring, they must charge a monthly fee, since they will either be connecting your service to the company's central system through a landline phone or through cellular technology. The only free communications system? CB radio! However, it's unlikely anyone will take your cries for help seriously on an open airwave. Additionally, the cost of motion detector sensors, as well as special sensors that pick up on fire risks, high carbon monoxide levels, and even air conditioning problems, are very expensive.
Most of these expenses are deferred or eliminated completely, as you merely pay a small setup fee and then continue paying off these expenses with your premium rate. When you use a company with live monitoring services, you may get several interconnected command centers that are strategically located throughout the United States. You also get free equipment in many cases.
Beware of any company that offers you a free home security system AND free monitoring services. The only companies that you should work with are companies that offer (A) 24-7 home monitoring, (B) professional installation by a licensed and certified technician and (C) that have a proven name and company history.
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