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  Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.

  16027 Ventura Blvd Ste 400 Encino, CA 91436-2747

  
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  Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.

  800 NW 62nd St Ste 320 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2057

  
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  Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.

  1111 Park Centre Blvd Ste 330 Miami Gardens, FL 33169-5370

  
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  Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.

  1211 N West Shore Blvd Ste 110 Tampa, FL 33607-4601

  
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  Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.

  620 Cranbury Rd Ste 101 E Brunswick, NJ 08816-4000

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/14/2024

  Type:Service or Repair 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.

  On 11/1/2023 I signed up for Life Alert's *** monitoring system however it did not work for me as the alarm consistently went off when nothing was wrong, the *** did not track me as it should. I was well within the boundaries as stated in the contract. I began calling them immediately and shipped the equipment back in January of 2024. Since that time I have been billed $79.44 and my Discover card has been charged for the months of Jan, Feb, March, April and now May of 2024. I have called, written letters and the only thing I have received is a refund for $79.90 credit on my Discover with no explanation. When I call I get no straight answers. I am a 83 year old woman on a very fixed income. No one person tells me when I will get the equipment price back including the charges for the monthly fee back. I have spoken to many people and they too have fallen a victim of price gouging by Life Alert. Please help me to get these funds back. It is not fair I have spent hours and hours on the phone and get no where. I have kept detailed documentation of every call I have made, the time of the call and the person I have talked too. This is unacceptable and as I said I am 83 years old and on a fixed income. I deserve my money back and immediately. Life Alert has ripped my off. My account number with them is #********

  Business Response

  Date: 05/21/2024

  We disagree with this review, which has many discrepancies.  All of our calls and emergency signals are automatically documented and recorded.  Our records show that our devices worked as expected and signals were answered in record time.  Life Alert never charges for an accidental alarm activation, and we advised you on how to wear your emergency pendant so that you would not be activating it. Unfortunately, you proceeded yell and bully any agent who tried to help you. We received our equipment in March and that is when we processed a refund.  You are not entitled to the equipment price refund as our equipment is on LOAN and you were never charged for the cost of the equipment. Life Alert considers this matter closed.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/21/2024

   
  Complaint: 21712662
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/25/2024

  My Discover Credit Card was charged by Life Alert on the following dates for the dollar amounts:

  11/21/23  $197.00

  11/29/23  $5.33

  12/4/23  $79.70

  1/3/24  $79.70

  2/3/24  $79.70

  3/3/24  $79.70

  4/3/24  $79.70

  As I indicated in my original letter I received a credit on my Discover credit card in the amount of $79.70 last month.  I also had to pay additional postage by *** of an additional $24.96 to send the package of their equipment back.

  If I need to obtain copies of my Discover statements I can do that, but Life Alert knows when they charged me and needs to just respond.

  I hardly would say I "bullied" anyone.  I am 83 years old, on a fixed income and was scammed and deserve my money back.

  This was caused me a severe financial burden, along with extreme stress that Life Alert needs to resolve.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/29/2024

  We disagree with this review - as it has many discrepancies.  Our records show that our devices worked as expected and signals were answered in record time.  Life Alert does not charge for an accidental alarm activation, and we advised you on how to properly wear your emergency pendant. Unfortunately, per the recorded calls, you proceeded to verbally abuse our agents who tried to help you. We received our equipment in March and that is when we processed a refund.  You are not entitled a refund on the equipment as our devices are on LOAN and you were not charged for them. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/30/2024

   
  Complaint: 21712662
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  I am requesting at least if nothing else the monthly charges that were billed to me be refunded.

  I began writing and calling in December, January, February, March and April as I indicated the equipment failed to operate as your advertisement and sales agent stated it would as previous outlined in my complaint.

  I had someone assist me with the setup and we know it was set up CORRECT but it did not work.

  Speaking numerous times with ***************************** at extension 4839 on 3 different occasions, who once told me he would refer the issue to legal, but I never heard back, once he called back and said I was "stuck" with the equipment even though it was not functioning properly.

  I spoke to **** on 3/8/24, who said she was a Manager that said she was going to issue credit, but that never happened.

  I returned the equipment by *** Ground on 3/1/24 and paid out of pocket $24.96 as I was never sent a return box by Life Alert.

  I received a postcard from Life Alert on 3/18/24 stating the equipment had been deactivated and my account had been cancelled.  

  I should be refunded the entire amount but will settle for the monthly charges which total $318.80.

  As I have canceled that Discover account, please issue a check to my at my address you have on file.

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

   

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/08/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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.

  (I am ***************************, and I am using my email address because my Dad doesn't have one. I am also filling out this report because Dad asked me to help.) Life Alert was installed in the home, and upgraded previously for wife, ******************************** Wife passed away on March 13, 2024 Son, (*****) called Life Alert to let them know that she had died, and that the name needed to be changed to ***************************** for the devices and service. It was explained the company would need proof of death with an email of obituary, or death certificate. March 20th Son emailed the company with an attached copy of the obituary, and a web link to access the obituary on ***************************** Funeral Home website. Shortly after that email, a Life Alert representative contacted ****** by phone, and there was a verbal agreement that ****** would send back some of the devices (two) with the purpose of reducing the bill under the current contract period. Life Alert sent a new contract to ******, and he signed it not understanding that Life Alert had sent him a NEW 3 year contract, rather than the original. Therefore ****** was upset because the company had taken advantage of his situation, and is requiring more money and time from him. I (*****) believe that ****** was taken advantage of by this company and is using his situation to require more money from him than was originally required. It not only has created a financial burden but an emotional burden also because he feels he can not correct the mistake. The company representative has been very clear that the company will not work with him, or allow any changes based on the contract. In my opinion, this is a "strong arm" tactic to get the elderly and those who need care to be burdened by more debt, and concern about their financial situations. It appears to be a company practice, and a "scam."

  Business Response

  Date: 05/17/2024

  We are very sorry for your loss.  For almost 40 years, Life Alert has been saving loved ones and working with family members regarding end-of-life matters, so we truly understand the emotional difficulty that can occur when people are in mourning.  We also understand that there may be some confusion regarding this matter.  When your father called us to take over his wifes Life Alert account, it was explained to him that there needs to be a new agreement.We are a HIPAA complaint entity which means all the medical information, passwords,emergency contacts, etc regarding our subscriber must be created into a new account.  Per our recorded call, your father understood it was going to be a new account with a new 36 month agreement.  We sent the agreement to him and received it back, signed, almost a month later, giving him time to read it.  When your father called us to cancel it was because he received a new service on his phone and he had some concerns over money.  Since we had helped your mother many, many times, we knew our service will be a lifesaver for him too so we worked with him in lowering the cost.  He had a friend on the phone with him who also participated in the call.   We are sorry you feel you had a bad experience with us, but during difficult times like this - emotional distortion of facts can occur. As the industry leader in saving lives, Life Alert continues to understand the pain you and your family are working through.  We have cancelled the account and hope you and your father can find some peace.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/20/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/29/2024

  Type:Billing 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.

  My mom was basically scammed into a 3 year contract with Life Alert that is effective June 2023-June 2026. $98 + has been drafted from one of her credit cards each month. I started getting calls on my moms landline when she was in the hospital because she wasn't equipped/able to pay her bills and the credit card used for drafts was denied to Life Alert. I asked for them to cancel and was told she had to either be admitted to a facility or deceased. For months my mom has not used any of the devices provided. Most recently she was hospitalized and then went to rehab and released to me right before Christmas 2023. My mother has full blown dementia and has me and home health care in the house at all times. She is unable to use the devices and doesn't even know what to do with any of the devices. I am asking for a refund back to December 2023 and cancellation of the contract.My moms account is ********. Her landline ************ is on the account as well as my cell for contact ************.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/03/2024

  We do not telemarket, so people call us to sign up for the life-saving services.  We are sorry you feel this way, and sorry your Mother is not doing well.  While we were on the phone with you discussing the account, you disconnected the call.  We called you back and left a message but we have not heard back from you. Please feel free to call our ******************* at ************** if you require further assistance. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/16/2024

  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.

  I saw a Life alert system from 82 year old mother. I spoke with the representative named ****, and upon finding out certain criteria that was unacceptable, I told him I would not be interested . Now lufe alert has turned around and is calling my 82 year old mother on a regular basis trying to get her to agree to something that she has already told them she does not want and that her son (myself) is handling that. My mother started this harassing calls who's not authorized or call her old but it's not from me with these kind of systems she's left it up with me to take care of it. I have told him no and he's going around me to try to get my mother to agree to it and she has told him no. Any further contact is harassing and unethical. I demand it to stop immediately.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/18/2024

  Life Alert does not cold call or telemarket.  Your mother called us to learn more about our lifesaving devices.
  After speaking with you, we also followed up with your mother, who originated the call.  After reaching her,
  we placed her name and phone number on our Do Not Contact list.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/19/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Tico Donaire

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/16/2024

  Type:Billing 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.

  Life Alert Account ***********. Monthly Auto Payment $100.00 per month made from my ************* account for my sister. Cancel Life Alert Service April 2024. Terms of 3-year service agreement ended 04/2021 to 04/2024.My ************* account pays for ******************** Service that is no longer required. Cancel the service; Life Alert customer service contact was not ************* Apr ****** will go to my ************* and request stop payment. Life Alert needs to cancel service.. Monthly Auto Payment made from my ************* account for my sister. Cancel Life Alert Service April 2024. Terms of 3-year service agreement ended 04/2021 to 04/2024.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/03/2024

  Thank you for your review. Since the rightful owner of the account is your sister, she has to call us to cancel the services.As with all agreements, this is done to protect the customer, as we cant take instructions from other parties.  Unfortunately, we have not heard from her.  It is strongly recommended that your sister (our subscriber) call our ********************** at **************, so we can answer any questions she may have.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/03/2024

   
  Complaint: 21585195
  
  I am rejecting this response because: Life Alert Device has been installed at my home address ****************************** for the past three years.  I, *************************** paid for the service since my sister never wanted the Life Alert Device.  I initiated the process, paid per the agreement, and I request cancellation.  
  
  ***************************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/10/2024

  We have already spoken with you and your sister.  This issue is resolved.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/17/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/12/2024

  Type:Service or Repair 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 TOOK OUT THE SERVICE ON 04/0/2024 AND THE PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK IN A RURAL AREA WHICH WAS NOT TOLD TO ME AT THE **** OF PURCHASE.ON THE THIRD OD APRIL 2024 WE HAD BEEN IN SUPERIOR AZ, I TESTED THE *** DEVICE AND IT RANG FOR ABOUT FOUR MINUTES WITHOUT AN ANSWEAR AFTER THAT A ROBOTIC VOICE CAME ON FOR ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES SAYING CALLING 911 AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE DEVICE JUST HUNG UP AND WAS JUST SILENT/IF THIS HAD BEEN AN EMERGENCY WY WIFE COULD HSVE DIED ON THE ***** I BOUGHT THE BEST PACKAGE WITH $298,00 DOWN AND A MONTHLY PAYMENT ,I WAS TOLD THE*** WOULD WORK ANYWHERE.AFTER THE DEVICE FAILED I WAS VISIBILITY SHAKEN. **** CALLING IN THE TEST AND IT FAILED, IF THIS WAS A REAL EMERGENCY AND MY WIFE WAS IN NEED OF **EGENCY HELP MY WIFE COULD HAVE POSSIBLY DIED, I WAS STILL IN SUPERIOR AZ, AND APPARTENTLY THE COMPANY HAD SEEN THAT I PRESSED THE ** BUTTON, THE PERSON ON THE OTHER END AFTER HEARING MY STORY EXPLAINED TO ME I WAS IN A RURAL AREA AND IT WORKS OFF THE **** PHONE TOWERS BUT YET MY CONSUMER **** PHONE WORKED PERFECTLY CLEAR WHILE WE SPOKE I AM TOTATLY UPSET AS MY WIFE HAS HEART PROBL**S AND HAS TWO BRAIN ****** AND MANY OTHER ISSUES SHE IS 81 YEARS OLD, I AM A ************************************************************************************************* MY MIND I HAVE TO KNOW I CAN COUNT ON THIS TO WORK 24/7 NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE, I WILL NEVER USE THIS SERVICE AGAIN AND I WANT MY REFUND OF $400,00, THE COMPANY HAS OFFERED TO REPLACE THE **** BUT I AM TO NERVOUS ABOUT ALL THIS AND WILL NEVER TRUST TH** AGAIN, ALL I GET IS THE RUN AROUND FROM TH** AND I TOLD TH** I WILL NOT SEND THE EQUIPMENT BACK UNTILL I SEE THE REFUND ,RIGHT NOW WE ARE GOING WITHOUT THE SERVICE AND CANNOT GET A NEW SERVICE UNTILL WE GET A REFUND,

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2024

  Life Alert is in the business of saving lives.  We have been providing customers and their family peace of mind for almost 40 years. We have over ****** testimonials from grateful customers, so when Life Alert receives a complaint, we take it seriously.  When a new subscriber joins the Life Alert family, we ensure that all our devices work perfectly, which was the case in this situation. In all of our literature and marketing, we state our GPS device works where there is a cellular network.  The area you traveling in is known to have very poor reception. Since this is a network provider issue and not a device malfunction, we attempted to work with you by offering different options. Unfortunately, you refused them all.  Please call our ********************** at **************, so we can assist you further.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/10/2024

  Type:Service or Repair 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.

  In January 2022, I got a life alert system, while I was living in **, suburb of *************. I have since moved to ****. I have a *** unit. When I visit my children in **, they both live in the country and the *** is not answered at either of their addresses. Last fall I did make a call and use the service here in ****** ****. It took more then 10 minutes for the call to be answered. Thankfully it was not a time based call. However I have since bought an $89 watch that I wear and can reach 911 anyplace and anytime. I am on social security and can really not afford to keep paying this disfunctional to me service. They have no way to cancel their contract for any reason. I thought when I called them last year they said 2 years. but apparently 3. Do not sign anything with them.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/12/2024

  We are sorry you feel this way.  Our records show that we have received several signals from several different locations, all good signals and answered in a timely manner.  At NO TIME did any signal take 10 minutes to answer.  We attempted to investigate your claims on our device, but you refused to let us look into the matter.  Please know that your new watch is gadget, not a lifesaving device.  It cannot do the multitude of services that Life Alert provides, such as, notifying emergency services with your medical history and notifying your family.  Also, 911 is inundated with calls so your emergency may be placed on hold, whereas we get you help fast, 24/7, with Life Alert -- as seen when we helped you last year.  If you would like for us to test your equipment, please call our service ***** at **************.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/12/2024

   
  Complaint: 21556188
  
  I am rejecting this response because: How do you know when I first tried to contact you and when you finally answered. If you have that information. Tell me what it was exactly. 

  Next time I am out in ** I will set off alarms at both of my childrens homes and have witnesses to show that you do not answer the calls, because they are too far away from any of your relays. Also, I will rehook up your equipment here in ****** and do a test call with a witness present. and record that information too. 

  I watch I have uses WiFi to communicate and the calls go right through.I have already done it here and in ** wifi calls also work at both houses. I did fill out papers 2 times with my medical infomation once when I first got the alarm and once when I moved to ****, yet both times I called once in ** and once here. The ambulance arrived knowing no information about me. I hav congestive heart failure. It matters. 

  I will leave my complaint as it stands and in the summer when I am in ** I will get back to you with the information and we will discuss this again. 

  My Cell phone has an emergency list to my medical records that is accessible to emergency workers and to my medication lists. Send me new paperwork to fill out and we will see if you are able to enter and maintain it this time. We shall see. I am still not happy but will give it a go since I am stuck paying for it. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************

  Business Response

  Date: 04/29/2024

  All signals are automatically timestamped and all emergency dispatch activities are recorded. If you would like for us to test your equipment, please call our service ***** at **************.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/04/2024

  Type:Order 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 paid Life Alert 247 and 85 on February 12th. I made it clear to the salesman that I could not visit my mother because of a family conflict and I was worried she didn't always have emergency services available to her because of the bad cell signal in her home and she was very ill with emphysema. It was a very serious situation. I wanted to get the life alert over to her as soon as I could. I was told it was this much, there was an initial fee and a monthly fee. I was also told they could overnight it to her as soon as I signed their contract,I signed, I paid $247 and $85, and I was charged a monthly *****. My mom has since passed. I called to cancel my monthly fees and I was told I could not cancel until I returned the equipment. I still have no access to my mothers home. I was never told about returning the equipment. I was under the impression I had bought the equipment. The representative knew my situation was dire and that I was signing quickly to give my mom access to emergency services, The truth is there are lots of companies like this now. They are the name synonymous with this but there are other options. I knew I did not have access to my mother's home and I would not in her passing have access had I known there would be a $600 fee and continued monthly payments until returned I simply would not have chosen this company. I believe I was a victim of deceptive practices. I thought the 247 was the equipment and the 85 the setup fee which they said was short and simple enough for a sick elderly woman. My mom was in the hospital for the last weeks of her life and I took off work almost every day since I was finally able to see her there. I am short on money now and I cannot stop the monthly payments from life alert. I was told without the equipment I cannot stop the monthly fees unless I pay the $600. This company works with the elderly and in my case very worried and concerned family members. They should have an infallible script and training to inform every customer that they are not buying the equipment and the fee for not returning the equipment. All people who buy this stop the services because they or a loved one is gravely ill or has passed and this company I believe is causing a lot of heartache and money in these elderly deaths. What if My mom called herself would they still be billing her estate until it no longer went through? They make lots of money in others death but they are supposed to be in the saving lives business. This is an awful practice and should be eliminated. No one should have to worry about life alert and their equipment in a family member's death. Furthermore, this equipment wasn't worth any more than I paid. It's all just a way to add on a fee and take advantage of seniors. Please stop charging me.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/11/2024

  We are sorry for your loss of your mother.  We understand that you are going through a very emotional time, but please know,at no time was it ever stated or implied that our expensive equipment is for sale.  In our advertising, including the one that you called on, we state FREE USE OF EQUIPMENT.  Our service agreement clearly states that our equipment is on loan, and needs to be returned.  Please know, that our equipment is NOT like the other cheap devices on the market.  We actually manufacture all of our lifesaving devices and our proprietary equipment never needs charging.  No other company can make that claim.  Moreover, no other medical alert company has the published results of saving a life **************** like we do because no one else comes close to our abilities to save lives with our cutting-edge equipment.  If you need further assistance,please call our ************* at **************.  Again, our sympathies for the passing of your mother and we hope you find peace at this time.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/03/2024

  Type:Customer Service 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.

  Very rude. Spoke with the manager and told him that the life alert button had ran out of a special battery.I only had the system for about 2 months when the battery died on it!They say in ads and on website that"the batteries never need changing"!! That is false advertising!The customer supervisor was rude.I asked him to cancel the contract the service and for him to give me their return address so I could return this equipment and he refused!God forbid something happedened to me and the pendant didn't work!That is dangerous to me because I am a 100% Disabled Veteran!!!!! I also live alone with no family.Faulty equipment!!!!I can't trust these people with my life!!!!!Please get to these people asap. Please?I didn't get the supervisors name. But he said he was the customer service supervisor.****** (maybe)??

  Business Response

  Date: 04/05/2024

  We have investigated your concerns and found that our equipment is working perfectly.  We recommend that you test the emergency button monthly so you will feel more confident in using our lifesaving services.  Our advertising is correct and the pendants do not need to be charged.  With over ****** lifesaving testimonials from our subscribers, many are Veterans like yourself, we are confident that we will be there for you when you need us.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/06/2024

   
  Complaint: 21525411
  
  I am rejecting this response because: ******** false advertised on ** and internet about the batteries DO NOT need charging!!

  They just admitted that that is true! I joined this *** because of the ** ad and put trust into them to protect me! I live alone and am permanant and total Disabled Veteran!!

  The sales department even put my mind at ease knowing the battery would never die! So did he lie to me to get all the customers they can get a day for commisssions sake and not in their customer best interest!

  The fact that I got this brand new device and then to have a battery die 2 months after I got this junk. The only reason that I knew was I saw a little red light on the machine to call cusromer service.

  I don't look at the base every min. or second of each day. I was never told anything about a bad battery light or anything because they lied! I don't know how long this light had been on the machine, less than a week, but when I saw it

  I looked at the manual to see what to do and who to call. When I finally found what to do, I called the life alert and they said that my battery is dead and they would get another penant battery sent out to me.

  So, I cannot trust this company with my life because of a bad battery that sould have not died! especially if I fell again and tried to push my pendant and it didn't work, no telling what would happens, given my Disabilities!

  The supposed supervisor that would not tell my their shipping address so I could mail this junk back to him, ( ***** ) Supervisor told me they would ship it right back to me! I told him I would find out your address one way

  or the other and if they shipped it back to me, that I would refuse it. He needs to be fired for the way he kept hollering at me and threatened and harrass me, instead of fighting for their customers rights.

  you're a discrace to Life Alert Mr. ****************************************************************

  Business Response

  Date: 04/11/2024

  We are sorry you feel this way.  As previously noted, our equipment is working perfectly.  We recommend that you test the emergency button monthly so you will feel more confident in using our lifesaving services.  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/26/2024

   
  Complaint: 21525411
  
  I am rejecting this response because: Life alert does have defective equipment and can't be trusted, as stated and all life alert comes back with is a lame one sentence " Our equipment is working fine".

  It is not! I may have to contact the *************** with Disability " ACT. I am not giving up on the great BBB customer care to help me with this! 

  It shows that life alert has "ZERO" interest in it's companies customers, safety and their health! They just want a quick sell for their commission!

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/25/2024

  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.

  On 3/21/24 my mother (80 yrs. old) was charged $247 for equipment that she received on 3/23/24 which she doesn't need because of assistant living. I had her to call ******* (*******) on Friday to cancel the order and tell her we will be sending the equipment back. She was only able to leave a message. I called on 3/24/24 and left a message and hadn't received a call back. On Monday 3/25/24 ***** called me wanting to set the equipment up I told her we have been trying to reach someone to cancel order and return equipment. She tried several times to make a sale I insisted on cancelling she then states the $247 is nonrefundable which my mother wasn't aware. I asked to speak with a supervisor and told her the box hasn't been open or activated, only had a couple of days and called to cancel before receiving the equipment she said we can have the equipment picked up by *** but the $247 is nonrefundable. I asked will *** give us a receipt or something for us to prove we returned the equipment she said no. This is bad business stealing from the elderly. Holding seniors liable just thru a telephone conversation.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/03/2024

  As the industry leader in saving lives, Life Alert has over 35 years of working with the elderly.  We do not cold call or telemarket.  People call us when they need our lifesaving services.  During our conversations, it is discussed that there is a one-time, non-refundable set up fee of $247 that includes programming our top-of-the-line equipment. Please know that Life Alert ships our equipment,free of charge, to our customers and we are paying *** to ship our equipment back to us at no cost to your mother.