How This Security Company May Have Tricked Customers To Switching Alarm Systems
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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
"Is it a scam? Heck no."
*"It is absolutely a scam."*
I would not go to a training seminar given by a guy who has his hands in his pants wearing a zip up hoodie and snapback.
time to keep it at 999 likes
yes! I said heck yes as he said no. lol
1:56 lmao 😂
It isn't a scam. It is a Downright scam
ADT (obviously) won the case against Alder, was awarded $4 million 👍🏻
They should use some of that money to refund some of the people who were fooled into buying alder security systems
son ant nope those people should sue themselves
@@chrome7695 that's true, but not all of them have money for that
THAT'S IT?!?
EASY MONEY
Guy: Hey I work for ADT
*wearing an Alder shirt
People at the door: OH OK
Ok lol
@Stampylonghead the II you know the little symbol
I W O R K F O R G E
No, he works WITH ADT.
Many people don’t know what alder is, so they just assume it’s like some branch or parent company of adt
Jokes on him, I got my ADT signs on eBay.
😂
I laughed way to hard at this. Thank you.
Right got a fake ass sign in my front yard too
Your signs is literally a fish line saying "Alder come here! I want those free stuff!"
It works it keeps the criminals away
This is literally fraud. As in it’s illegal and they can go to jail.
Not if the people agreed to it
Final Space :O
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You'd be surprised the scam they let people get away with. If you called the cops on this company they'd just say "well there really isn't anything we can do about it"
TurnN'Burn lol! You couldn't be more wrong
It makes me really angry when they target elderly people
They targeted any house with a security company sign
Same
Me as well.
Fr all i had was a beware of dog sign and they took it down and brought it to me telling me its time to upgrade.
@@andrewsstation6436 Me too.
I had one claiming to be from the alarm company that I am in. He claims they sent him out there and wanted to give me free updates and a lower bill. I told him I wasn't interested and then called the company to ask did they send someone to my home. They didn't know a thing about it. I thank Jesus that I didn't listen.
Alder: *Swaps ADT for alder signs and replaces their contract*
ADT: IMMA BOUT TO END THIS COMPANY’S ENTIRE CAREER.
Fast forward alder is still the better company by far
@@chrismartinez5211 better for scamming? Or for become so low pretending to be others company?
Rizal Pahlevi never pretended to be another company and actually adt didn't even win the lawsuit of you do your research
@@chrismartinez5211 you take me for blind man or fool? Even a fool know they trying to scam but said its marketing strategy..
In the end.. the victim charged with 2 bills..
@@Rizalpahlevi21 you tell him
If he works for “ADT” or “GE” then why tf does his shirt say “ALDER” like come on people.
maybe they thought it was their name
GE doesn't manufacture the equipment, honeywell does.
The company uses subcontractors in some remote areas and that can confuse people
They work WITH them. It's verbal deception, and ADT uses the same techniques. I've done it before.
@@alexandersalarms5380 GE, Honeywell, DSC....ETC
That " Heck no " was assuring.
elijah harper heeeck no
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Here's a tip
Don't *answer* the *door*
Mar isaYT honestly the best tip on this video’s comment section!
way ahead of you
Actually here's a tip if you amswer the door
*BEAT THEM UP WITH A BASEBALL BAT*
𝕆𝕞𝕘 𝕪𝕖𝕤
Haha I have a door mat the says go away I'm not going to answer lmao. It works about 90% of the time. Except with Jehovah witnesses. They can't take a hint.
inside Edition is so addicting to watch. always great stories
That's true
Once you watch one vid you can’t stop
@@reese4670 I know right
CapitalsFan24 Lmao so true
soo true
I don't need an alarm system. I got 3 chihuahuas
Ciel Montes Yeah then the home invader will come locked and loaded with some dog treats
@@-_noble_-2621 naw my dogs got a specific treat they like. They weird asf
i was casually jogging down this street when this fat chihuahua starting chasing me fast then this other big dog too.
sorry i just needed to share that
I would take two steps and take them out like nothing
always enjoy myself a good bit of beef between alarm system companies
Hi
same here, thrilling content this is
hey the piano guy
Sheeeeeeesh, it’s Joe
Hi Joe
i wouldnt trust a manager with a hoodie
shady af
especially that the guy looks like keemstar
SECRET MEXICAN GANG member expanding territory and SPYING on you
Samuel H if he came to my house I would say sure he gives me the sign after and then I go mega fox him sacking him with it! Liar Be Liar!
:P
You've never worked construction then.
I’m pretty sure that’s theft. How ironic that a security company is stealing your sign?
I dont have ADT and I dont open my door , so I'm good
Eddie Gomez well that’s dumb af
Kinda maybe?
You should
who else thought the manager looked like keemstar
+ashieplays into the scams
Hydro hug
You can tell he's not with ADT look at his shirt
true
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@@braerayplays boi
“Have you heard of GE, you’ve seen the little symbol?” 👌
Lmao
Lol
like wtf the attitude on the guy, and he doesn't even have the symbol he is referring to - gold
Lmao
😆😂
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.
why is keemstar selling security systems
I thought that too 😂
UNKOWN THING Noose*
Because jake paul got expose 😂😂😂😂😂
He is a gnome
THATS WHAT I THOUGHT! im happy im not the only one
I did not know keem worked in security and scamming
Hello
Hey
Lol that's what I thought
lol keem's always been a scammer
Walmart Bleach hey what's up dude.
"is it a scam... HELL NO"
"ITS ABSOLUTELY A SCAM!"
Besides security alarm companies, look out for ANY door to door salesman. Anybody taking things from your property is called theft. If they're legitimate, they will welcome you to call the local or national office to confirm their identity and actions. Any attempts by them to shrug you off or dismiss you is a huge warning sign. If something don't seem right about the person or situation, it probably isn't and your instincts is cautioning you to beware.
Dude lookin like keem
I was just about to say that XD
I was going to say that!
Me 2!!!!
&
I don't know why I clicked on this...I can't relate to it at all? click bate
This has to be illegal
It's not illegal to sell an alarm system to someone who already has an alarm system any more than it would be illegal for a cell phone company to try to switch you over.
www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/adt-loses-appeal-case-against-alder-formerly-apt
K9Doctor yea
Loopholes
Tom Tobius it is illegal for dishonest business practices
“That’s a scam”
“That’s an absolute lie”
Me: Damn this dude is a savage 🔥💯😄
Everybody know he a scam
😂
In my front yard the same so call “old ADT sign” is still in my front yard and it’s been there forever
I think you probably qualify for an upgrade bro, how long have you been living in your home?
One of these people came by my house months ago. I was like "NO NO AND NO go away...."
Lol savage
PrincessCelestia19 rly? Wow
PrincessCelestia19 these people for other things always come
And I do the same thing
PrincessCelestia19 your a jerk no one thinks your cool. Just listen to them don't be a douche.
thats why i hate salesman job. forcing ppl to do when they don't wanna do
It’s not forcing, it’s bringing up valid points and you make the decision yourself. You don’t have to do anything they say, just listen and make your own decision
Especially the ones in walmart the ones in the mall not so bad anymore maybe cus i rarely go to the mall 😂
American that is why you watch ads on TH-cam right
@@XxDaBestxX35 Haha you got us there
“They think we’re a scam, Heck no!”
I call scam
He said he works with GE, not for GE. That's the verbal stuff they do.
Alder comes to ADT headquarters,
“ Hi I would like to upgrade you to Alder...”
Keanu Reeves underrated comment
*_1:11_**_ Keemstar lookin ass_*
It is Keemstar...He was hired at Alder
Damn was just gonna say that. Same scummy plans and attitude too!
Ewww, can you imagine that d-bag knocking at the door?
He even sounds like Keemstar!
That's what he does now that his TH-cam money dried
2:33 He says “Have you seen the little symbol?” but if he “works” for GE, shouldn’t his shirt have the logo?
He should’ve shown the symbol on his shirt!
That is clear indication that it is a scam!
He did the ok sign to her
ADT just did this with me and a smaller security company. So they're doing the same thing now it seems.
I've been a door to door salesman for 10 years in two different industries not alarm systems. I always save them money. Unfortunately it's scum bags like this guy and this company that gives us all a bad name. I truly love what I do and I love helping families. On behalf of us sales people who hold our customers in high esteem I am truly sorry.
Same here in the pest control industry, it’s one reason adding value to your service so the customer can see our service is better and make their decision to switch over, but it’s another thing directly targeting homes that already have a company and try to manipulate them into switching over
Door to door salesmen need to find a real job.
@@lemmykilmister545 why do you hate?
@thenewshmoo I'm not old enough... though I'm still above 13, don't worry.
@@alexcar9104 what’s your thought on Redfining homes for new move ins?
Lol, that guy looks like Keemstar.
You mean Killer Memestar
yeah lol
use code keem
so true
Laughing my ass off ya I'm that kind of girl😂
When you watch one of these, you just cant stop
Imagine companies going so far as to just switch out their ADT sights with their company name for free promo without even asking the homeowner. That would be madness.
That’s what you can’t do. That’s a real scam. 😅
_scammer get scammed_
Logic how
I have an old fashioned alarm system. It's called a pitbull and my 12 gauge. I'd like to see these guys try it on me.
Ignorant comment because you do not answer your door shotgun in hand all the time and also you dont shower with it thieves watch your habits for a month sometimes........oh and the dog......pepper spray, food, a bat, taser...where theres a will theres a way.
Relax Rambo. Just tell them to leave.
Mikki Warner lol
oscar serrano dude its a joke
Mikki Warner oooooooooooo, big guy with his little toy and mut. The other guy at the top already gave a good explanation.
1:03 I didn’t know Keemstar sold security
I had an alarm salesman come to my door last year. My current alarm system chased him to the end of the driveway.
Never knew Keemstar was the manager of Alder.
At 0:56 ikr xd
Was just about to say that lol
Who does that...shut down the scammers copany
Company*
King Oliver LOL
FOXGaming - Minecraft & More
I'm pretty sure they got sued
matt mccall yea also since big youtube channels made vids about them
Good investigative work! Thank you!
I would NEVER allow someone in my house or to touch my stuff without calling the company myself. Door-to-door sales? Like really? I hope they get run out of business. How slimy 🤢🤮
You know they won't get run out of business there's a sucker born every minute
1:11 the guy up front kind of looks like keemstar...
ya
LMAO he does
YEP 😂😂
ikr
Spencer Haas hey now your a keemstar
Is that Keemstar?
Yeah
dude I was thinking the same thing!!! 😂
Welcome the killer memestar
yep, when he got banned off youtube for accusing people of being pedo's and DOXing them, he had to resort to scamming people instead
Grace Paul no it's not
Alder: ”we aren't using deceptive practices! You can't sue us!”
Investigation discovery: ”Hold my beer”
Kira Lee Alder *wins case* lol forgot that part
I love that Lisa just goes for blood when going after shady people! Lol 😂
Lisa is a national treasure
@@b.b.s7545 she truly is. I love that she has nooooo problem calling out shady people. We need politicians that act like her. Hahaha. No corruption.
It's pretty scummy but kinda funny at the same time
especially that it's run by keemstar
+epicbacon 273 lmao 😂
That rhymed!
Now i want an Alder salesman to come to my home
so i can invite him in
call the cops on him
call ADT
and have him arrested just for fun
😀😁
That a big if a cop may be on the payroll.
Sunny shah ADT'S number 1 dealer is doing MUCH worse
Im signed up to a security company its called
D-O-G. 🐕🐕🐕
O yes I'm familiar with dog home security systems. When I asked them to replace the sensors they just barked at me and wouldn't stop hounding me over an inspection fee. Smh
mohammed alsuraimi your wife is not that ugly
Having worked for a company that works with ADT to sell ADT, they taught me the same type of stuff. We also used stickers saying you missed an H.S. inspection after new owners move in...
H.S. stood for Home Security..
LOL the manager looks like Keemstar! XD
twin brother both ruining people's life LEL
KEEM star has swaped
I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT
I was just gonna say that.. KiLlUrRR KEeMstAr
Killer keeeeeeenmmmmstaarrerr
Let's get ROOOOIT INTO THE NEWWWS
Harvey Gaming I knew a comment like this would be
NRT Vigilante yeah that manager at alder did look like keematar
NRT Vigilante 7
fabian johnson that flag is a symbol of defeat
If someone has to reassure you that it’s not a scam... it’s a scam.
My mom fell for this in Kingman AZ I caught it in a couple hours and was able to get it stopped within the 24 hour window and had to call the police to escort the salesman from the property and get the attorney General lnvolved to get the illegal harassment stopped. So don't back down from them and don't be afraid to call the attorney General.
Alder is a bad company
Owen Danner couldn’t tell
Thank you I never knew that, thought they were the best company in the world
*_Ya don’t say?_*
I have a very good security company
It's called "Remington 870"
870 express
christopher dean I have a M 14
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Ar 15 50.
christopher dean that’s a freakin Shotgun
2:26
Lmao did she say Salesbitch?
I still cannot hear it
Alpha you must be deaf
V B
Hearing tests said I was fine. Even the doctors.
Alpha nope, you’re deaf.
He said sales pitch
Just imagine hundreds of people showing up to court sueing the company
keemstar?
use code keem
Woah. This is crazy. I never would have imagined such a thing was going on at such a large scale and so recklessly. Aren't their systems in place to prevent scams like this, other than lawsuits long after the fact?
Yea it's called common sense
This also happens with power companies as well.
"Just Energy" does this. If you see them, just slam the door shut. Don't talk to them, don't say anything.
They also fraudulently sign contracts, so be careful of that.
what could've prevented this?
How would a security system prevent a scam? It's just meant to alert the police or private security that there is an intruder.
If you have to cheat to win, you shouldn't be playing.
Simple.
Very well said! You aren't a true salesman if you have to lie to get results. That's a conman.
"Everything we do is completely honest me"
me: ya all u do is trick people into changing from adt to your company and scamming them 100% honest
my friend cussed one of them out.
I worked for ADT for 2 years and sadly this is all too common
This is how ALL journalism should be. I'm sure if more media outlets did stuff like this to corporations, they'd have TONS of stories of shady businesses taking advantage of people.
He kinda looked like that dude from cat in the hat. The one that tried to send the kid to boot camp
this is why I don't sign into contracts... diy surveillance for me.....
diy? what do you have a string you tie up to a shotgun shell? i prefer the thousand year old tried and true home security method, a big ass dog, no one's gonna brake into a home where you have a dog barking so the neighbors look and you dont want to risk getting bit; otherwise racking a gun might also be effective
Hell yeah! patrick o
Иіск Рагіllб or you can go kevin mccallister on them and give them ptsd
+patrick “americanarsonist” brother dogs get killed and if you have a gun who cares you aren't expecting anyone to break into your house so you probably gonna get shot before you shot anyone.
+patrick “americanarsonist” o bro I don't know where you live but downhere in Florida it's crazy people actually give food and poison to dog and mainly if you open a door the dog is actually going to run out instead of biting anyone. and even if the door is lock you still can open them with a bump key, look that up so you might change your believe. bump key in the news.
yo what if one of the homeowners worked for ADT and they knew about the fraud and then caught the Alders people tryna trick them....
Yes lol
This happened to me, they told me they were doing a up grade to our original system. Now we have 2 security systems we have to pay
Who even answers the door to solicitors these days? Not me!
they'll clean up their act once a few of their guys get kneecapped.
They're not trying to get you safe with security stuff, they're trying to endanger you :)
What u mean
“I work for GE, ya know they have that little symbol 👌🏼?” XD
Great appreciation to inside edition for every news
I live in Louisville Kentucky and the Alder people walked around my neighborhood a couple years ago and the looked shady as hell!!
LMAO! thanks for the warning
I used to be a salesman for a paint company, and when management switched they had us do similar practices. of course, i quit that day and found a much better quality, and much better paying job at a concert venue! although I never did it myself, I did go through training (before I realised what it was) and my boss said the same exact thing, "isnt this a scam?" "heck no! its absolutely not a scam!" best advice I can give is not to give any salesman the time of day, if theres a problem with your service, they will call you before showing up at your door
I just got to say thank you so much inside addition for the work that y’all do keep it up and don’t give up God bless America 🎉
This is so true so many salesmen can when my house had the ADT sigh then I brew away and they stopped going.
*slowly lights the Alden sign on fire*
HEY NOW YOUR A KEEMSTAR
I literally saw this guy 5 days after this video and ignored him
The dude teaching the thing in alder looks like keemstar
Had a Vivint rep do the same thing to me! Came to my house pretending to be from my security company Ackerman saying he was there to "upgrade" me to a newer system. Reported him to Ackerman and the BBB. Apparently Vivint is doing this to a lot of current Ackerman customers all over Atlanta and Washington DC. This is just disgusting!
"Do you ever tell people that you work with GE?"
"Ma'am... No... I just told you honestly I don't want to talk with you about this."
Lol this loser was flustered
Those people were BEGGING for me to join their system. I was like
Sorry, *NO.*
How? if you like 10 years old lmao
Just got a couple of Armorax battery powered cameras, one for my front porch, the other for my daughter’s room. Couldn’t be happier. Great battery life and so easy to install
Who in the right mind would think this is at all legal? 🤦🏻♀️ Alden better get ready to pay big bucks to ADT that actually have a pretty solid claim against them with so much evidence. Deceiving salesmen and scrupulous company. Makes you wonder what other shenanigans they have going 😳
I love how they make it sound like Alders the only company to ever do this ever like no other company has or currently does. It's very easy to understand that the reason why they target someone who already has a security system to switch over is because they know that that's a customer that has a need for their product they want to have that customer for themselves so why not just convince them to go with you instead of another company versus trying to produce a brand new customer somewhere else. But still this guy's definitely Shady
What made me binge watch inside edition? Idc but I'm here and loving it.
Same
"Everything we do is completely honest"
That is exactly what a scammer would say.
lol my dad would just slam the door in their face. He doesent care what they offer😂😂
*My dad doesn't open the door he just waits until they leave*
V D your dads a pussy
Thomas Cintron that’s not cool man 😕
He would still take the ADT sign and replace it will Alder?
"I work with GE. You know the little symbol?".... Wtf
Straight up saw a dude steal my ADT sign, so I came out and told him to drop that or I'm calling cops
He was a good boy ever since
ADT should sue. This is downright stealing their customers.
They did. And they won.
They’ve one once