Using Video Surveillance & Its Role In Protecting You
Long ago, people knocked on doors. Smiling, they’d tell you about their carpet cleaner. Companies sold things this way. In the meantime, salesmen earned money for their families. Door-to-door sales was a real job. Some people made good money. However, it’s not a common profession anymore. Luckily, using video surveillance keeps the fakers away.
Unfortunately, things have changed, and this has created a home security risk. Gradually, these jobs ended. Consequently, more fake salesmen showed up. Sadly, these folks got good at tricking people, sporting vacuums and cleaners just like the old days. In addition, they gave free gifts for demos. However, some real salesmen still exist. Nevertheless, most just check out your house. Now, more get caught because people see they need video cameras by their doors.
Types of Door-To-Door Scams
IIn Rochester, NY, laws control who can sell door-to-door. For example, Rochester says sellers need a license. This license costs $250 and lasts six months. But that’s not all. Sellers also need a $5,000 bond. An insurance company pays for this bond. Fortunately, this protects people from fake sales by licensed sellers.
When someone knocks at your door, it’s smart to ask a door-to-door seller for ID. Also, talk through the closed door. Give the camera a chance to catch the scammer. You know more than ever that a person is a scammer if they try your door handle. Sometimes, they try windows or car door handles. These actions show they are bad news.
As for the types of scams, here is what Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and other parts of the country are experiencing:
- The meat company scam – A person comes to the door saying they are from a meat or food company and they want to make you a deal.
- The vacuum or carpet cleaner demo scam – Kirby still has some salespeople going door-to-door these days, but they will most likely have proof they are supposed to be there.
- Electric company scam – A person claiming to be from the electric company comes to the door and asks to see your bill for one reason or another.
- Security system scam – A legitimate security system company is never going to come to your door and ask to do a free estimate.
- Home improvement – Beware of a person claiming to be a construction worker comes to your door telling you they will fix your roof, siding, or fence for a portion of the money up front. You will never see them again.
Syracuse, Buffalo & Rochester Using Video Surveillance Systems to Protect Your Family
Having cameras by your doors stops fake sellers from hurting more people. Across the country, security cameras reveal the scams. Furthermore, homeowners with cameras almost always catch the scammers.
To learn more about how you can protect your home with video surveillance, call SPS Fire & Security at 585-770-0348 and we will get back to you ASAP.
