Free installation of anti-theft alarm? Cover you!

They have suits and leather shoes, carry black briefcases, speak fluent Mandarin, and install anti-theft devices for free at the door ... Be sure to keep an eye on when these people ask you to install anti-theft devices, because this may be a scam.

Claims to install anti-theft device for free

Recently, the citizens of the original supply and marketing cooperative community of Huancheng Road in Daying County have reported that two young men claim to be staff of the urban security center and will install anti-theft alarms for the residents of the community. The installation is free of charge and only charges 168 yuan for maintenance. .

Citizen Ms. Zeng told reporters that she was taking a nap at home at noon one day. A man knocked on the door and said: "I am a staff member of the urban security center. Due to the frequent thefts, the burglar alarm was installed for the citizens for free." It means that the alarm is only installed at the door and can be completed in a few minutes. "I thought it was the staff of the community organization who did the security work and opened the door." Ms. Zeng said that after opening the door, the man took out an anti-theft alarm from his handbag, and peeled off the double-sided adhesive on the back of the product At the door switch, when the door is opened, the alarm will emit a sharp whistle.

Actually ask for "maintenance fee"

After a simple demonstration, the man took out a form, registered Ms. Zeng ’s name and contact information, and then presented an overhaul receipt requesting a one-time maintenance fee of 168 yuan for 3 years. When she heard that she had to charge the relevant fees, Ms. Zeng was slightly wrong: why the community did not post notices or notices, and she had never heard of the British “security center” department.

Ms. Zeng asked the man to present materials such as a letter of introduction, work permit, or community installation files, but the other party said that she had “hurried and forgot to bring”. Realizing that the man may be a liar, Ms. Zeng refused to install the device.

After the man left, Ms. Zeng went to her community for consultation, only to realize that the community did not organize the installation of anti-theft alarms and other equipment.

Impersonation of alleged fraud

The reporter searched the Internet for similar simple anti-theft alarms, and the lowest price was around two or three yuan. At the same time, it was found that many people were "overkill".

The reporter consulted the police of the county public security bureau on the matter. The police said that at present, there is no "urban security center" department in the United Kingdom. . At the same time, he reminded the public that in the face of door-to-door sales by strangers, especially those who initially claimed to be free but ended up charging, they should immediately notify the property management or the police to retain the other party.