The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is telling consumers to be wary of an increased residential burglary this summer, advising consumers to purchase a professionally-installed alarm system.
"According to the FBI, the summer months of July and August have the highest rates of burglaries," says the Bureau, adding that homes without alarm systems are 2.2 to 3.1 times more likely to have a break-in.
Also, homes with alarm systems average $400 less in property loss than homes without alarm systems that have break-ins.
In 2010, BBB received nearly 25,000 inquiries from customers asking about burglar alarm systems. The Bureau goes on to offer this advice:
"According to the FBI, the summer months of July and August have the highest rates of burglaries," says the Bureau, adding that homes without alarm systems are 2.2 to 3.1 times more likely to have a break-in.
Also, homes with alarm systems average $400 less in property loss than homes without alarm systems that have break-ins.
In 2010, BBB received nearly 25,000 inquiries from customers asking about burglar alarm systems. The Bureau goes on to offer this advice:
- Do your research when picking a home security system and don't get pressured into buying a system from a door-to-door salesman. "Homeowners should research local companies carefully and thoroughly before they buy a system that doesn’t offer the protection they were after.”
- Choose a professional installer
- Contact at least three companies
- Ask about all charges up front
- Know the ins and outs of your contract
- Insist that the installer "walk" you through your system until you fully understand how it works
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