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Burglar Alarm Systems

Titan Alarm Inc.

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 4 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:09/18/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We have been a customer of ********************** since we purchased our home in 2014. We have always paid our bills promptly and without complaint. In return, we received satisfactory performance. Recently however, we have been having issues with our system. At first it was connectivity to our phones and then a connectivity problem to our wi-fi. I called to get non-emergent service about one week ago and this was set up satisfactorily. Then, this Saturday, the system went haywire. It could not be set or re-set. I called the tech support number and was advised they were closed until Monday. An operator did take my information and had a tech support person call me Sunday. He advised me that it would be very costly to have him come out. I was able to get the system back online except the smoke detector which kept on going off and on. When I called Monday, I was worried about the smoke detector and then the system. Titan was unable to send out a tech for a situation I thought to be emergent. They did say they could send one out in a few days. They also said the smoke detector would work even offline. I did not find that to be a true statement. So, I decided to go with another company. They, the new **** sent someone out on Tuesday. My concerns were further amplified that when the other company took Titan offline, it took almost half a day for Titan monitoring to send us a notification. I called Titan yesterday to cancel. I explained I was unhappy with their performance. They said ******** would call me back. She did today and told me she was going to hold me to payment for the remainder of the contract. We are paid through October and not seeking a refund. We only have one more contract quarter and I brought that up as being a poor response to the situation. It did not matter. She said they were going to charge me. That upset me. Granted we are only talking about $130 plus but it is the principle. They let us down by not performing prompt service and security as expected.

      Business Response

      Date: 09/19/2024

      Dear ******************,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Titan Alarm & Fire. We truly value your feedback and are sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations regarding your system's recent issues.

      After reviewing your case, it is clear that there was a miscommunication, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused. We take customer satisfaction seriously, and while we strive to provide prompt and efficient service, it is evident that we fell short in this instance.

      In light of your concerns and to show our commitment to your satisfaction, we will not be holding you to the terms of the agreement. We will release you from any and all liability with Titan Alarm & Fire, including any outstanding contract obligations. You are no longer responsible for any future payments, and we sincerely hope this resolves the matter to your satisfaction.

      We appreciate the time you were with us and wish you the best with your new provider.

      If there is anything else we can assist with, please dont hesitate to reach out.

      Respectfully,


      *********************
      Customer Service Manager
      ********************** & Fire

      ********************


      Customer Answer

      Date: 09/19/2024


      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.

      Regards,

      ***************************

       
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/15/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I cancelled our service in writing on 12 April 2024 and offered to pay the balance due on a prorata basis. On 14 May 2024, ***************************** of Titan **************** finally responded and requested that I send them my phone number, address, etc. AND that my cancellation be effective 30 days more from 14 May 2024 which will obviously increase the pending amount due. Please note that Titan already has the information they requested on 14 May 2024 and this is an attempt to secure more money. Please tell them to honor my initial cancellation notification. They are insolent and unprofessional.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/15/2024

      Dear ********************,

      Thank you for providing your feedback. We apologize for any confusion regarding the cancellation of your service.

      Upon review, we have noted that there appears to be a discrepancy in the dates of your communications. Our records indicate that your initial cancellation request was received on Friday. April 12th 2024, and we reached out to you via phone on Tuesday 4/16/2024 twice and 4/19/2024 as well and emailed on 4/16/2024, 5/6/2024,  and we received no response via email or phone from you until 5/13/2024. As of today, May 15th 2024, your account has been terminated effective immediately.

      Please be assured that Titan Alarm & Fire is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service. We strive to ensure clear and timely communication with all our customers. Should you wish to review the phone records and email threads to verify our correspondence, we are more than happy to provide them. If you have any other questions or require any further clarification feel free to email me at ********************************. 

      We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best of luck. 


      Respectfully, 


      *********************
      Customer Service Manager
      Titan Alarm & Fire


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/24/2023

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Titan Alarm forces their customers into a 5-year contract, something that is not currently done in any other service in 2023, and only allows a full contract buyout if the customer would like to terminate services, which is also not industry standard. I am moving out of state where Titan does not offer services (this is their fault, not mine) so I would like to terminate. Titan does not allow this. Titan is also non-responsive for customer service issues and over-charges for their menial services. I am happy to pay a nominal fee to exit my contract, but Titan will not entertain this. This is horrible customer service and I am being held in my contract under duress. This is beyond unprofessional.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/25/2023

      Titan Alarm & Fire never forces customers into contracts. As with any contract, all terms are clearly outlined in the body of the document. We, as with any contract, explain to the customer the terms and the customer signature is affixed as their understanding and accepting of said terms. In this case we explained to **************, at the time she wished to cancel services, that the contract is binding and that she had agreed to the terms, which included being responsible to pay off the remaining contract should she wish to cancel early. Additionally, we have made several offers, at her request, to lower her monthly payments. We have gone back and forth with several different offers to help her lower her costs. We have made every attempt to assist **************, but she has yet to agree to a lowering of rates. We appreciate ************** as a customer, and have made several attempts to assist her financially, but we do hold our customers to the contracts they voluntarily sign. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/27/2023

      This business operates using tactics I have not seen with any other service-oriented company. I am asking for a nominal buyout fee for this contract as this is reasonable practice in the industry. Titan Alarm operates on an island using 1980's sales tactics and contract enforcement. I have not seen this behavior from any other company in the current year.

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