How This Security Company May Have Tricked Customers To Switching Alarm Systems

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Published 2016-09-06

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A home security company has been accused of ripping out the signs of rival businesses and using deceptive practices to convince homeowners to switch to their alarm systems. The company, Alder, held a training session where Inside Edition producer Charlie McLravy attended while posing as a recruit. An Alder salesmen was caught on camera trying to convince homeowners to switch their ADT contract by offering a free upgrade. ADT is currently suing Alder for deceptive and misleading sales practices. #InsideEdition

All Comments (21)

@luckyclover813 5 years ago

"Is it a scam? Heck no." "It is absolutely a scam."
@nickgaul1209 4 years ago

ADT (obviously) won the case against Alder, was awarded $4 million 👍🏻
@twdjt6245 5 years ago

Jokes on him, I got my ADT signs on eBay.
@lukebrownsports 4 years ago

Guy: Hey I work for ADT *wearing an Alder shirt People at the door: OH OK
@kingcc9999 5 years ago

This is literally fraud. As in it’s illegal and they can go to jail.
@Supreme_AK-47 7 years ago

That " Heck no " was assuring.
@djbroak3231 5 years ago

Alder: Swaps ADT for alder signs and replaces their contract ADT: IMMA BOUT TO END THIS COMPANY’S ENTIRE CAREER.
@OFWGKTA1026 3 years ago

It makes me really angry when they target elderly people
@ItzAstroMan 5 years ago

inside Edition is so addicting to watch. always great stories
@astrem5231 4 years ago

If he works for “ADT” or “GE” then why tf does his shirt say “ALDER” like come on people.
@moonlitecensor 5 years ago

I don't need an alarm system. I got 3 chihuahuas
@census3370 4 years ago

I’m pretty sure that’s theft. How ironic that a security company is stealing your sign?
@JoeJenkins 7 years ago

always enjoy myself a good bit of beef between alarm system companies
@samuelh8709 7 years ago

i wouldnt trust a manager with a hoodie shady af
@mrdgg949 4 years ago

“Have you heard of GE, you’ve seen the little symbol?” 👌
@eddiegomez6681 5 years ago

I dont have ADT and I dont open my door , so I'm good
@HydroStrangeLogicOwner 7 years ago

who else thought the manager looked like keemstar
@DuckySupreme 7 years ago

Dude lookin like keem
@mrjack8849 4 years ago

The home security business is ruthless. When I bought my first house in a new neighborhood, I had several security system salesmen come to my house trying to sell me a system. I ended up calling ADT directly to schedule an appointment. Less than an hour before my scheduled appointment, a security guy rings the bell. I figured it was the guy coming for the appointment so I let him in and we talked. He ended up selling me Central Security instead of ADT. My house was pre-wired so really the only thing they put in is the box, a sign in front, and info about the monitoring service. About 10 minutes after the guy left, the actual ADT guy calls and says he is on the way. I thought I had just been scammed so I called the first guy back and asked who he was. Ended up, the guy was legit and I actually got a security service. He even sent me a $100 rebate check after the first couple of months. I would be much more careful next time. Multiple salesmen looked for houses without signs and kept harassing them until they would cave. A neighbor of mine without a system said he caught on video one salesman jump his fence in the middle of the night and start banging the back door acting like a robber to try to scare them into buying a system. I’m very thankful for companies like Ring and Arlo these days that let you setup your own systems and not deal with these ruthless salesmen.
@jamisrose4584 4 years ago

"is it a scam... HELL NO" "ITS ABSOLUTELY A SCAM!"