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  Protection Direct

  2021 Goose Lake Rd Ste B Sauget, IL 62206-2822

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  Protection Direct

  300 N Tucker Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63101-1914

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  Protection Direct

  505 Corporate Center Dr Belleville, IL 62221-7629

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/16/2023

  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 called the company trying to cancel my account. They took out $295.00 from my banking account. When I called them, they hung up on me. I will be making the same request in writing.

  Business Response

  Date: 08/21/2023

  Better Business Bureau
  St. Louis Office
  *** ** ********
  *** ****** ** *****
  
  
  Re: ******** – ******* ********         
  
  
                  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint
  case20478428, made on behalf of Ms. ******* ******** against Protection Direct.
  In response to Ms. ********’s inquiry our office has performed a thorough review
  of the referenced matter We have subsequently provided our findings for your review.
  
                  According to our records, Ms. ******** purchased
  coverage for her home on July 28, 2023. Our records indicated that Ms. ********
  contacted our office on August 1, 2023, indicating that she was not going to be
  able to afford the coverage. Upon working with the customer, we were able to
  extend the financing terms of the contract to get the customer’s payments down
  to $100.00 per month. The customer subsequently called back on August 15, 2023,
  indicating that she thought the payments were supposed to be $99.00 per month.
  Unfortunately, the call was dropped and despite our attempts to reach back out
  to Ms. ********, we were unable to reconnect with the customer until the next
  day. The customer called in on August 16, 2023, and indicated that she just
  wanted to cancel the customer and get a refund.
  
                  Ms. ********’s coverage was subsequently cancelled on
  August 16, 2023, and a refund of the $195.00 down payment was initiated. Ms.
  ******** was informed that it could take up to 3 business days for her refund
  to be reflected on her account. We subsequently confirmed that Ms. ********’s
  refund has been processed and the funds have been returned to her account.
  
  Based on our
  review of this matter, it was determined that Ms. ********’s cancellation and
  refund request had been processed prior to her inquiry with your office.
  Unfortunately, the process of transferring funds between accounts does take
  some time. We certainly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused
  Ms. ********, but her request was fulfilled as indicated on our August 16, 2023
  conversation. In light of the foregoing, we would respectfully request that
  this complaint be closed as information only.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******
  ******** ******* *******
  ********** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/18/2023

  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.

  These people continually send us junk mail to our house where they pretend we have a warranty with them and it's about to expire. They keep claiming "you have not contacted us to get your warranty up to date" even though we have no warranty with them and have never had any dealings with them other than to repeatedly call to get them to stop sending this to us.I've called NUMEROUS times. One time I asked the guy what his address was, and he kept claiming "we're off the interstate" and wouldn't give me an actual address. He starts yelling at me and hangs up. This is supposed to be a "warranty company" that wants our business. Another guy I talked to on the phone claimed we had a warranty with them but didnt' have any info. I want our address off their list but they won't stop sending these scam letters to us. They keep claiming "I've removed you from our list" and then more of this mail comes to us. And each letter claims "this may be our final attempt to reach you" then more junk mail comes from them a couple weeks later and it just keeps going on and on.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/26/2023

  Better Business Bureau
  ********* Office
  ************************************************************
  
  
  Re:       ******** ***********************
  
  
                 We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made by *************************** against Protection Direct. We have conducted a thorough investigation into this matter and have subsequently provided the following information for your review.
  
                 In reviewing our marketing database, we were only able to locate a record for one (1) advertisement mailed to ******************** on 6/30/2023.Furthermore, despite a diligent review of our records, we were unable identify any communication or correspondence received by our office regarding said advertisement. We feel it is important to note that there are numerous companies within the service contract industry that utilize similar mail advertisements as a means of marketing their services to consumers nationwide.Based on our review of this matter we can assure ******************** that the additional advertisements identified within his inquiry were not marketed on behalf of our organization. Likewise, we have no record of ever speaking with him regarding this matter.
  
  We would like to offer our sincere apologies to ******************** for any inconvenience the receipt of our advertisement may have caused him as this was certainly not our intention. As requested within Mr. ********* inquiry, we have subsequently added him to our internal Do Not Contact list to restrict any future marketing to his residence on behalf of our organization. In light of the foregoing, we would respectfully request that your office considers this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************
  Customer ********************** Manager
  Protection Direct

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/26/2023

  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:07/07/2023

  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 have received dozens of letters from Home Protection Direct about renewing my home warranty. I have renewed my home warranty previously and wasted my hard-earned money in the process. It turned out that I was paying for a warranty that I didn't really need.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/18/2023

  Better Business Bureau
  ********* Office
  ************************************************************
  
  
  Re:******** ***************************;
  
  
                  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made by Ms. ***************************** against Protection Direct. In light of ****************** inquiry, we have conducted a thorough investigation into this matter and have subsequently provided the following information for your review.
  
                  We would like to offer ****************** our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience that the receipt of our advertisement may have caused her. We certainly understand ****************** position considering what would appear to be a less than pleasant experience with a previous home warranty provider. Per her request, we have subsequently added ****************** to our internal Do Not Contact list to hinder the production of any future marketing advertisements on behalf of our organization.
  
                   We would like to point out that there are numerous other companies within our industry that utilize mail advertisements for the marketing of their services. Accordingly,based on the number of advertisements indicated within her inquiry, it is evident that ****************** is receiving advertisements from multiple different home warranty service providers. We again apologize to ****************** for any inconvenience this situation may have caused her. In consideration of the provided information, we would respectfully ask that your office considers this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************
  Customer ********************** Manager
  Protection Direct

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/18/2023

  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:07/03/2023

  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.

  This companies predatory sales practices almost got my mother who is 82 years old. Home Protection Direct, as mentioned in countless other BBB reports, sends out unsolicited mail that makes it appear as though the recipient has or had a policy with them. The letters state "Time Sensitive," "Call Immediately," "may be our FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY YOU" and other language clearly meant to trick the recipient into believing their policy is about to lapse. As mentioned in other BBB reports, Home Protect Direct is targeting seniors almost exclusively. If Home Protection Direct Direct is doing business in your State and they have taken advantage of a loved one, you can sue them in small claims court. Go to your secretary of states website and look up this businesses name as either a corp or LLC. Find their agent for service of process and file. When you file, make sure you submit a Small Claims Subpoena for Production of Documents. I would suggest subpoenaing their advertising methods and demographics. This will point to them almost exclusively targeting the eldery. There are tons of youtube videos on how to file a small claims case. This is the only way they'll learn. I am requesting the removal of my mother and our household from Home Protection Directs advertising database.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/11/2023

  Re: ******** – **** *******
  
  
                  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint
  case ********, made by Mr. **** ******* on behalf of his mother Ms. ****** *******, against Protection Direct. We have conducted a thorough review of the
  customer’s inquiry and have subsequently provided the following information.
  
                  First and foremost, we feel it is essential to address
  the allegations indicated within Mr. *******’s inquiry. Despite lacking any
  evidence to support such a claim, Mr. ******* makes multiple baseless and
  defamatory allegations insisting that our organization is targeting elderly
  individuals.  However, as we have indicated
  numerous different times, our organization does not possess the kind of
  consumer data that would be necessary to target a particular demographic of individual
  as alleged within Mr. *******’s complaint inquiry. As such, we would contend
  that Mr. *******’s statements against our organization are not only false, but
  borderline slanderous.
  
  We certainly
  apologize for any inconvenience the receipt of our advertisement may have
  caused Ms. ******* or her son. It is certainly never our intention to
  inconvenience consumers with our advertisements. As requested by Mr. *******,
  we have subsequently added his mother to our internal Do Not Contact list to
  restrict the production of any future advertisements on behalf of our organization.
  
  In closing we
  would like to point out that there are numerous companies that utilize mail
  advertisements to market to countless consumers nationwide. Still today these
  advertisements represent a significant means by which companies’ market to
  consumers who may not have otherwise know said services to be available to
  them. As a standard practice, our advertisements routinely undergo a review by
  both our compliance team and outside legal counsel to ensure conformity with
  all applicable regulations. In consideration of the foregoing, we would ask
  that you consider this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******
  ******** ******* *******
  ********** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/20/2023

  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.

  Home Warranty Direct has tried scamming my wife and I, thinking our home warranty is expiring. They use manipulative language to scare you into thinking you already have insurance through them. They almost got my wife last year- the sales rep refused to answer when she asked why the company name was different than our existing mortgage and tried scaring her into buying their insurance.
  
  These people are scumbags. I’ve asked multiple times to be taken off their mailing lists and every year, I have to go through this multiple times. I’ve saved the letters and would be happy to submit them.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/03/2023

  Better Business Bureau
  *** ***** ******
  *** ** ********
  *** ****** ** *****
  
  
  *** ************** ********
  
  
                 We have received your correspondence regarding complaint
  case ********, made by Mr. ***** ******** against Protection Direct. In
  response to the aforementioned correspondence, we have reviewed this matter and
  have subsequently provided the following information.
  
                 First and foremost, we would like to offer our most
  sincere apologies for any inconvenience that the receipt of our advertisement
  may have caused Mr. ********. It is certainly never our intention to
  inconvenience any consumer, but rather provide them with coverage options they
  might not otherwise have known to be available to them. As requested within Mr.
  ********’s inquiry, we have subsequently added him to our internal Do Not
  Contact registry to block any future advertisements on behalf of our
  organization.
  
                 We certainly respect that Mr. ******** is entitled to
  his own beliefs; however, we would like to express that fact that over the last
  20 years our organization has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in
  repair coverage across both the home and auto marketplaces. Our proven
  reputation over these many years has enabled us to partner with some of the
  strongest and most reliable names in the industry. As such, we can assure Mr.
  ******** that the services he was offered by our organization are genuine
  quality programs that are well respected within home warranty marketplace. 
  
  In closing, we
  would like to again offer Mr. ******** our apologies for any inconvenience this
  situation may have caused him. In consideration of the foregoing, we would ask
  that you consider this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******
  ******** ******* *******
  ******* ********** ******

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/11/2023

  After confirmation from the company that they would take us off their mailing list, they sent another letter today. Same threatening language, same personal information included.

  When will the Better Business Bureau take this complaint seriously? How many elderly homeowners has this company scammed into thinking their homeowners insurance was expiring.

  They obviously didn’t care to take us off the mailing list. I’d like to know what happens next.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/20/2023

  Better Business Bureau
  *** ***** ******
  *** ** ********
  *** ****** ** *****
  
  
  Re: ********–***** ********  
  
  
                  We have received Mr. ********’s response regarding complaint
  case ********. We have subsequently reviewed this matter and determined that
  the marketing piece indicated within Mr. ********’s subsequent inquiry was
  mailed the very same day that he was added to our Do Not Contact list. However,
  the aforementioned marketing piece had already gone through scrubbing,
  production and mailing process prior to Mr. ******** being added to the
  restricted list.  
  
                  We deeply apologize for this extremely rare and
  unfortunate circumstance. We have ensured that Mr. ******** is indeed on our Do
  Not Contact list and no future advertisements will be marketed to his residence
  on behalf of our organization. In light of this information, we respectfully
  request that your office considers this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******
  ******** ******* *******
  ********** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/11/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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.

  Want to be removed from mailing list. The letter they send is misleading where they are trying to repaint themselves as valon mortgage. Called twice to be removed and still getting the letters

  Business Response

  Date: 02/24/2023

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

  
  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made on behalf of
  Mr. ***** ***** against Protection Direct. In light of said correspondence we have conducted a thorough
  review of the referenced matter. We have subsequently provided our findings for your review.
  In reviewing our marketing database, we were only able to locate one (1) advertisement for the
  referenced consumer dated January 27, 2023. According to our records, Mr. ***** responded to the
  aforementioned advertisement requesting to be removed from our marketing database. Per Mr. *****
  request, the consumer was subsequently placed on our Do Not Contact list on February 11, 2023. Based
  on our review of this matter, we can assure Mr. ***** that any additional advertisements were not
  marketed by or on behalf of our organization. Furthermore, we have no record of any telephone
  communications made to our office as suggested within Mr. *****’s inquiry.

  
  Additionally, we feel it is essential to understand that there are numerous companies nationwide
  that utilize mail advertisements to market services similar to those offered by our organization. Moreover,
  some of these companies utilize generic or misleading names in an effort to conceal their identity.
  However, we can assure Mr. ***** and your office that all advertisements sent on behalf of our
  organization will clearly display our corporate name or legally registered dba as well as our physical
  address.

  
  We would like to offer Mr. ***** our apologies for any inconvenience the receipt of our mailer
  may have caused him. As previously stated, we have already added Mr. ******* to our internal Do Not
  Contact list to restrict any future mailings on behalf of our organization. In consideration of the foregoing,
  we would ask that you consider this matter to be closed as resolved.
  

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

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/30/2023

  Type:Order 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 my mother's POA as she is elderly and her mental sharpness is failing. When reviewing my mother's bank statements I found for 3 months, my mother was being charged $226.55 by a "Sparta". I called Sparta and they told me they were the payment processing for "Protection Direct Home Warranty" and put me through to them. The rep stated my mother had signed up for a Home Warranty starting in mid-September. My mother doesn't own a home and lives in a senior apartment, so she doesn't need a "warranty". I told the rep this and stated she must have been signed up fraudulently. The rep stated "we don't make cold-calls and she called us". I HIGHLY doubt this as *************** she doesn't need a home warranty and would've never signed up for one unless she was tricked. The only possible scenario is if this company sent a fake letter stating her protection was ending and she needed to renew ASAP (i.e. tricked her). I canceled the policy and asked for a refund. The rep stated they could only refund the pro-rated amount for ******* and I had to write a letter to do this. They stated there is no way to get a full refund of the 3 months of $226.55.While it is this company's word against mine and my mother's, I strongly believe she was either fraudulently signed up or tricked into signing up. She is 82 years old and living in a senior/assisted living apartment, so why would they sign her up for a home warranty? Her address is obvious.In looking at other BBB complaints about this business I see similar stories where elderly people with limited/failing mental acuity were signed up for unnecessary warranties after being tricked by very misleading direct mail. I believe it was either this or a fraudulent method used to sign my mother up for a home warranty. She is on a very limited income and $226.55 is a huge hit to her budget.This company should both refund my mother's full amount AND stop mailing misleading advertisements.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/09/2023

  Re: ******** ****************************;   
  
  
                 We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made on behalf of *************************** against Protection Direct. Upon receipt of said correspondence our office initiated a thorough review of the referenced matter. We have subsequently provided our findings for your review.
  
                 According to our records, ****************** contacted our office on September 21, 2022 inquiring about coverage options for her residence. Upon speaking with one of our representatives, ****************** indicated that she wished to enroll in one of our home protection plans. ****************** subsequently made an initial downpayment and agreed to pay ************************** return for three (3) years of home protection coverage.According to our records, ****************** contract was subsequently cancelled on January 31, 2023, at the request of her power of attorney.
  
  In light of the foregoing, we would like to offer both ****************** and her daughter our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this situation may have caused them as this is never our intention. However, it is important to note that our office was in no way privy to the age, mental status or lack of legal authority of ****************** at the time of purchase. In light of said information, we immediately cancelled ****************** contract in our system, to ensure no more payments would be deducted from her account. Furthermore, we have processed a full refund of all monies paid in by ****************** and have mailed her a check for $894.65. In consideration of the foregoing, we would ask that you consider this matter to be closed as resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************
  Customer ********************** Manager
  Protection Direct

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/09/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and pending receipt of the refund, find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.  I also request the company remove *********************** from any and all contact lists (mail, phone or other) as she is in no need whatsoever of ANY home warranty products or services.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/12/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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 am submitting this complaint on behalf of my mother in law, ******** ******. My father in law died unexpectedly in January 2021 after burying her son the prior month, and my mother in law is currently 84 years old. Between the death of her son, her husband and her age, she is suffering from memory issues. She has repeatedly been sent notices about expiring home warranties as well as car warranties. These letters have IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED, CALL IMMEDIATELY, etc. which is intended to scare people into paying scams. My husband called months ago after she made a payment or two to ******* and was assured the letters and bills would stop. However, they have not and she has paid additional payments.
  
  I currently have 3 letters in my possession that are dated between October 28, 2022 and November 14, 2022 and one is even in my deceased father in law's name (***** ******). There were letters prior to these but these are just a few I took from her house recently. I am pretty sure there is now an automatic draft set up because I also have a welcome letter from ******* dated 11/23/22 that seems to indicate automatic drafts will begin on 12/15/22. EVERY ONE of these letters have different phone numbers on them insuring that you can't reach the same person twice.
  
  This company and other companies like it are predatory and take advantage of people who can't protect themselves. All of this causes undue hardships for people who are on social security and barely getting by as it is. It also causes undue stress on family members who are trying to help protect those who are vulnerable and/or are unable to protect themselves. It is just plain disgusting and should be illegal.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/17/2023

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

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

  
  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made by Ms.
  ******* ******, on the behalf of Ms. ******** ******. In light of said correspondence we have conducted
  a thorough investigation of this matter and have subsequently provide our findings for your review.
  First and foremost, we would like to offer our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience the
  receipt of our advertisement may have cause Ms. ******. It is never our intention to inconvenience any
  consumer, but rather to provide them with an opportunity to obtain coverage they may not have
  otherwise known to be available to them. However, we feel it is essential to point out that only one (1) of
  the notices provided as part of Ms. ******’ inquiry was marketed on behalf of our organization.
  Furthermore, our organization has had no communication or correspondence with any individual in
  regards to the aforementioned advertisement. As such, we do not have any contracts, current or past, for
  which monies have been collected and would be eligible for refund.
  Additionally, in consideration of the allegations contained within Ms. ****** inquiry, we feel it is
  essential to provide some further context to this matter. For starters, we would like to point out that all
  advertisements marketed on behalf of Protection Direct undergo a thorough review by both our
  compliance department as well as our outside legal counsel to ensure conformity with all applicable
  regulatory standards. As such all of our advertisements will clearly bear our name or a registered dba, as
  well as our physical address associated with our business. Moreover, it is equally as important to note
  that our organization does not possess any kind of private of sensitive consumer data. All data used in our
  marketing operations is general consumer data, most of which is readily available via public resources.
  Accordingly, it would be impossible for our organization specifically market or target consumers based on
  the age or medical status of any individual. Finally, we would like to point out that our organization has
  been in business for more than fifteen (15) years and has provided contracts to countless customers
  equating to hundreds of millions of dollars in paid claims for auto and home repairs. Accordingly, we can
  assure Ms. ****** that services being offered by our organization are legitimate contracts backed by top
  rated providers.
  In closing we would again like to offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this situation
  may have caused Ms. ****** or her mother-in-law. However, as previously stated, our review of this matter
  shows no activity beyond the initial marketing to Ms. ******. We have subsequently added Ms. ****** to
  our internal Do Not Contact list to restrict any future mailings on behalf of our organization. In
  consideration of the foregoing, we would ask that you consider this matter to be closed as resolved.

  
  Sincerely,
  ***** *******
  Customer Service Manager
  Protection Direct

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/12/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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 continue to receive mail from this company advising me that my car warranty has or will be expiring and I need to contact them immediately and by neglecting to activate coverage that I will be financially liable for all repairs. I recently purchased a new vehicle and I have contacted the dealership and the manufacturer and both have advised that this document is not coming from either and my vehicle has a current ten year, 100,000 mile warranty. I have made contact with the company and advised them to stop contacting me, but continue to receive mail from them.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/18/2023

  ****** ******** ******
  *** ***** ******
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  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made by Mr. *****
  ******* against Protection Direct. Upon receipt of said correspondence our office initiated a thorough
  review of this matter. We have subsequently provided our findings below for your review.
  Upon thorough review of our marketing database, we were only able to locate one (1) record for
  Mr. ******* dated December 29, 2022. Likewise, our records show indicated that our office has received
  no communication or correspondence from any individual regarding the aforementioned advertisement.
  With that being said, it is important to understand that there are numerous companies
  nationwide that utilize mail advertisements to market services similar to those offered by our
  organization. Based on our review of this matter, we can assure Mr. ******* that any previously received
  advertisements we not marketed by or on behalf of our organization.
  

  We would like to offer Mr. ******* our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this situation
  may have caused him, as that is never our intention. As requested per the complaint, we have
  subsequently added Mr. ******* to our internal Do Not Contact list to restrict any future mailings on
  behalf of our organization. In consideration of the foregoing, we would ask that you consider this matter
  to be closed as resolved.
  

  Sincerely,

  
  ***** *******
  Customer Service Manager
  Protection Direct

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/12/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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 am reporting this complaint to BBB for the sole purpose of warning potential victims of a fraudulent tactic employed by Home Protection Direct.
  
  I have received the letter attached: it is deceptive because it implies I am a customer (customer ID), with mention of several attempts to contact me. Legally, they probably feel safe with the disclaimer in tiny font at the bottom of the letter ("Not all consumers have previous coverage.")
  
  I can easily imagine how some recipients would be scared by the tone and the urgency of the letter: they could sign up for a coverage they don't need (if they already have one). They may be misled by the letter to think that Home Direct IS their protection company.
  
  I read the previous complaints sent to BBB and it looks like this is exactly what happens: people fall in this intentional trap. The fact that the company so readily reimburses those who complain is a testimony that they successfully trick many more. Few people may have the luxury of time and other resources to lodge a complaint.
  
  I am glad the few who did got their money back but I am writing in the spirit of equity: the others who fall victims to the predatory tactics and can not report it are not so lucky.
  
  This company should be called out and be forced to stop their predatory behaviors. The letters they send are deceptive and they should not be allowed to continue. Shame on them.
  
  Thank you in advance for what you can do to prevent their sham in the future.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/19/2023

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  We have received your correspondence regarding complaint case ********, made by Mr. ******
  ********** against Protection Direct. We have thoroughly reviewed Mr. **********’s inquiry with your
  office and have provided the following information in response.
  First and foremost we feel it is essential to address Mr. **********’s claims that our
  organization is somehow fraudulent or seeking to scam consumers. Protection Direct, has been in
  business for more than fifteen (15) years during which time we have provided coverage plans to hundreds
  of thousands of customers resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in paid claims. Our organization
  offers nothing less than the highest rated coverage plans backed by top rated providers in the industry.
  Moreover, it is important to note that all of our advertisements undergo a diligent review by both
  our internal compliance department as well as outside legal counsel to ensure conformity with all
  applicable marketing regulations. Unlike many competitors, all advertisements sent on behalf of our
  organization clearly display our company name or registered dba along with our physical address. The
  very fact that this information is readily available on our mailer was the sole reason that Mr. **********
  was able to identify our organization and submit his inquiry with our office. Accordingly, we are confident
  that our track record for providing customers with superior service is quite evident when compared to
  our competitors.
  Likewise, the fact that Mr. **********’s suggests that our organization readily reimburses
  customers who file complaints against us is somehow proof of some insidious behavior, is completely
  baseless and purely speculative. That fact that we are willing to consider the circumstances surrounding
  a situation and the impact that those situations have on our customers is a testament to our level of
  commitment to our customers, not the other way around. It is always our goal to work with our customers
  in hopes of reaching a fair and amicable resolution to any dispute, and that is exactly what our record
  shows.
  In closing we would like to offer Mr. ********** our apologies for any inconvenience the receipt
  of our mailer may have caused him. In light of Mr. **********’s dissatisfaction with the receipt of our
  advertisement, we have subsequently added his information to our internal Do Not Contact list to restrict
  any future mailings on behalf of our organization. In consideration of the foregoing, as well as the
  speculative nature of Mr. **********’s complaint, we would respectfully request that your office considers
  this matter to be closed as Information Only.
  

  Sincerely,
  ***** *******
  Customer Service Manager
  Protection Direct