Protect Yourself From Potential Home Security Scams
Learn how to spot deceptive sales tactics, verify a Brinks Home™ representative, and report a scam.
How To Verify It’s Brinks Home
Brinks Home partners with home security dealers and sales representatives.
Authorized Dealers and Representatives will carry a certified badge showing an ID number, photo, and QR code.
Always verify their identity to confirm affiliation with Brinks Home.
Verify Dealer
Enter the 5-digit ID number:
Verify Representative
Enter the 6-digit ID number:
Safety Tips To Prevent Deceptive Sales Scams
Signs To Watch For
Deceptive security sales practices that raise alarm bells—click through to learn more.
Pressure To Make
a Decision
Pressure To Make
a Decision
Using high-pressure tactics and urgency to have you make a decision on the spot, e.g.:
”You need to sign this contract today.”
False Claims About
Brinks Home
False Claims About
Brinks Home
Making disparaging or untrue claims about Brinks Home, e.g.:
”Your area is no longer covered by Brinks Home.”
”Brinks Home has been sold/is no longer in business.”
Seems Too Good
To Be True
Seems Too Good
To Be True
Offering free equipment, contract cancellations, or suspicious
promises, e.g.:
”Your equipment is outdated.”
”Get a free upgrade now.”
Unable To Provide Credentials
Unable To Provide Credentials
Missing or lacking proper identification, including a certified badge with an ID number.
"I don't have my identification number with me, but trust me."
False Claims About Your System
False Claims About Your System
Attempting to access your system or make changes to your account, e.g.:
”Your panel needs to be replaced.”
”You need to sign a new contract.”
Suspect a Door-To-Door Scam? Report It
If you encounter a fraudulent door-to-door salesperson or an unaffiliated security sales representative making misleading claims, please contact us. Your report helps keep our community safe.
If your Brinks Home system can be upgraded to better fit your needs, we’re here to help.
