Security System Monitors
Safe Haven Security Services, LLCImportant information
- Customer Complaint:This business profile reflects national complaint activity
Complaints
Customer Complaints Summary
- 501 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 109 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
If you've experienced an issue
Submit a ComplaintThe complaint text that is displayed might not represent all complaints filed with BBB. Some consumers may elect to not publish the details of their complaints, some complaints may not meet BBB's standards for publication, or BBB may display a portion of complaints when a high volume is received for a particular business.
Initial Complaint
Date:10/30/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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 purchased a system from safe Haven securities LLC specifically Levi Ifft relocation manager standing in my kitchen. He told me I would be able to move my system to my new home as he was aware thatI was in the process of buying a new home within the year, I have spent three hours on the phone between ADT and safe Haven securities LLC who both are telling me it's not possible to transfer my equipment or service to my new address. I called Levi Ifft directly and he again eight months later and not five minutes ago told me safe Haven does not sell their contracts to ADT until there's beena minimum of one year since purchase. He directed me to call Safehaven back. Tell them this information and demand that they move my equipment to new address. They again told me this is not possible. They must abide by ADT protocol and all they can do is transfer me to ADT again.Levi is a liar. That will tell anybody whatever it takes to get their money and to purchase a security system from him which is a direct reflection Safehaven securities LLC as his employer I not only feel taken advantage of. I feel like I was scammed. I still owe $600 on the equipment for my system that I will no have access to in a home I no longer live in.
Business Response
Date: 11/04/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven
Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the complaint made
by the customer. Safe Haven Security sets a high standard for itself, and we are
truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the consumer’s experience
with us. Safe Haven would like to extend our apologies for all frustrations the
customer has endured through this matter and would like to thank them for their
continued patience overall.In efforts to resolve this matter
amicably, Safe Haven has escalated this complaint within our customer support and
sales division leadership. We kindly request the customer allow 24-48 hours before
a member of our customer support team reaches out regarding resolution options to address the complaint concerns.We appreciate your time and thank you
for your continued patience while we work towards a resolution satisfactory to
all parties involved.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 11/04/2025
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:10/28/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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 name is ***** **********, and I signed up for ADT service through Safe Haven Security in June 2025.
Two months ago, I called to cancel because my husband lost his job, and now I have also lost mine.
Safe Haven told me that if I cancel, I must pay over $1300 in early termination fees, even though I have only had the service for a few months and I clearly explained that I am unemployed and cannot afford it.
I already emailed ADT Corporate (**************************) explaining this situation, but I am still waiting for a response.
Safe Haven refuses to help, continues to demand payment, and I feel trapped in a 36-month contract that I cannot pay.
I’m respectfully requesting that ADT Corporate review my case under financial hardship, allow me to cancel or adjust the contract without penalty, and ensure that Safe Haven stops trying to charge unfair fees.
Thank you for your help and for forwarding this complaint to ADT’s corporate office.
***** **********
Palm Bay, FL
Phone number ********** Account number *********
Business Response
Date: 10/24/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC's (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the customer's complaint. Safe Haven sympathizes with the personal circumstances they are having to endure and understand the customer has some concerns regarding ADT’s review of their financial hardship request, but it seems that there may be some confusion regarding the appropriate company to address the customer’s complaint.
Based on the information provided, we would kindly request the complaint be redirected towards ADT corporate. The customer signed an installation work order that disclosed the term length was for 36-months and executed an Alarm Services Contract with Safe Haven on June 2, 2025, that disclosed terminating services prior to full term would result in early termination fees (see page 5, section 2). Safe Haven does not have any authority of ADT’s financial hardship program, nor does ADT’s financial hardship program deem a customer eligible to terminate services without the associated early termination fees. We kindly request the customer redirect their concerns related to ADT’s financial hardship program to ADT, so they can address those concerns raised.
We thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.
Business Response
Date: 11/03/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the rejection. Safe Haven sympathizes with the customer’s unfortunate circumstances, but we are upholding the contract terms signed.
Safe Haven has addressed the referenced “hardship program” listed in the complaint, but that is not something Safe Haven has authority over or provides. We have previously advised the customer to contact the appropriate company that offers such programs. Should ADT permit the customer any financial hardship credits on the account, none of those credits would equate to the remaining balance owed or deem the customer eligible to have the early termination fees waived.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to waive the early termination fees outlined in the Contract. If the customer would like to move forward with terminating the services, she will be responsible for the remaining balance owed. Safe Haven can be reached at ************. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM Central Standard Time.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 11/03/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because: I respectfully reject the company’s response again.
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC continues to deny any responsibility or assistance, even though they were the dealer who sold and managed my contract.
I have already provided proof that I lost my job and no longer have medical insurance.
I am facing real financial hardship, and Safe Haven refuses to provide any help or options.
I am requesting that BBB escalate my complaint to ADT Corporate for a hardship review or assistance in waiving or reducing the early termination fee.
Thank you for your continued attention and for helping me seek a fair resolution.
Sincerely,
***** ********** *********Initial Complaint
Date:09/11/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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 canceled my safe haven subscription in July yet they continue to bill me for servi s that I canceled. I called safe haven on 8/22/25 and they confirmed I canceled my subscription. I was charged again today for services that I asked to cancel. They haven’t responded to my emails.
Business Response
Date: 09/11/2025
Dear
Better Business Bureau,Please
accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC's (“Safe Haven”) formal
response to the customer's complaint. Safe Haven sets a high standard for
ourselves and we are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the
customer’s experience. We understand the customer has some concerns regarding
billing and cancellation, but it seems that there may be some confusion
regarding the appropriate company to address the customer’s complaint.Based
on the information provided, we would kindly request the complaint be
redirected towards ADT corporate. ADT has an oversight over billing and
cancellations, and they will be able to address the concerns raised. We hope
this helps!Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Initial Complaint
Date:09/08/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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 company is horrible. They do not tell you anything about three day recession. I never got a contract already paid them 700 dollars now owe 75% of the contact because I am one day late.
The employees are rude and say the same thing over and over. The first employee refused to let me talk to a manager. Bad business practices for a product that doesn’t work
Business Response
Date: 09/09/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the customer’s complaint. Safe Haven Security sets a high standard for ourselves and are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the consumer’s experience with us. Safe Haven would like to extend our apologies for all frustrations the customer has endured throughout this matter and would like to thank them for their continued patience overall.
After reviewing the account records, Safe Haven respectfully, disagrees with the customer's characterization of events. We acknowledge the
customer’s position, however, the customer executed the Alarm Services Contract
(the “Contract”) during the installation that reflected the terms and conditions that she signed that she read Sections 1 and 2 of the Contract that state the term was for 36 months and that terminating prior to that term would result in an early termination fee.Further, Safe Haven understands the importance of full
transparency of the Contract and a customary rescission period is provided and
detailed on its own page listed under the Notice of Cancellation page to ensure
the customer was given ample opportunity to review the terms and conditions
during and after the installation. The Notice of Cancellation page provides
explicit details of the 3-day rescission period and the steps to enforce this
right. Safe Haven does not intrude on this right or prevent the customer from
enforcing it, as it simply required the customer to sign and date the Notice of
Cancellation page opting to exercise a cancellation without any fees within the
designated time period. This documentation provides compelling evidence
undercutting the entire complaint.Consequently, if the customer failed to read those terms, it did not negate the
terms provided or that the customer had the terms within their possession
immediately when they were signed. The customer was informed of the rescission
period and had every right to exercise her Notice of Cancellation within the
designated time period should there have been any discrepancies with what she
had signed but failed to do so.Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to alter the terms and conditions signed. In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven has escalated this complaint within our builder division to help address any issues the customer may be experiencing with their service. A member of our builder escalations team will be reaching out to the customer within the next 48 hours to address the customer’s concerns and actively work towards resolution efforts. Should the customer wish to forgo service resolution assistance and would like to terminate services altogether, she would be subject to the early termination fees. (See page 5, Section 2)
We thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Initial Complaint
Date:09/02/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
Complaint Summary:
Defective security system, refusal to accept return, unreasonable early termination fees, and misleading practices targeting veterans.
Complaint Details:
In April 2025, SafeHaven Security installed a home security system in my residence. Within one month, multiple components failed:
Front driveway, back patio, and side gate cameras stopped responding.
Hallway smoke detector malfunctioned and beeped intermittently, creating a safety hazard.
I contacted SafeHaven multiple times and was referred to an employee named **** ******. Instead of offering a fair resolution, he insisted the contract was binding and only offered repairs. I declined repairs because the equipment was defective from the start.
SafeHaven then issued a $1,682.75 early termination fee quote and refused to retrieve the defective equipment, requiring me to uninstall it myself. I offered to return the equipment, but they refused.
I financed the system through ********* Bank and opened a dispute. Despite providing photos, emails, and documentation, ********* denied my claim. I have since re-opened the dispute and informed them that I filed a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General’s Office regarding SafeHaven’s business practices.
SafeHaven’s actions are unfair, misleading, and harmful to consumers, especially veterans like myself, since this was marketed as a “military-friendly” package.
Desired Resolution:
Waive all early termination fees.
Cancel any financial obligations related to the defective system.
Accept return of defective equipment.
Ensure SafeHaven is held accountable for misleading and unfair practices.
Attachments Available:
Photos/screenshots of equipment failures.
Emails and communications with SafeHaven.
Early termination fee quote.
********* dispute communications.
Business Response
Date: 09/09/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal
response to the complaint submitted by the customer. Safe Haven strives for an
excellent customer service experience and deeply regrets any frustrations the
customer has endured based on the details of the complaint. Safe Haven takes
the customer’s allegations seriously, and as a result, we have conducted a
thorough investigation. We would like to take this opportunity to address the
concerns listed within the complaint and provide additional clarity.
After reviewing the account records, Safe Haven respectfully disagrees with the
customer’s characterization of events. Safe
Haven makes a conscious effort to remain transparent and ensure that our
customers fully understand the terms and conditions of any agreement they enter
into with Safe Haven, specifically the term length and the service warranty. When
the customer signed the Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”), he signed
that he understood that terminating prior to the full term would result in
early termination fees.Additionally, Safe Haven was not notified of the customer’s
concerns until May 16, 2025, at which point the customer had simultaneously
requested to terminate the services altogether. Please note, Safe Haven has not
been to the customer’s residence since the installation, nor has Safe Haven been
permitted to return to the customer’s residence to provide resolution assistance. When
Safe Haven attempted to offer technical support, the customer demanded the
equipment be collected, and for services to be terminated. Safe Haven informed the
customer he owned the equipment and that it was his to dispose of, but that in
order to terminate the services, he would be subject to the standard fees
associated when terminating prior to full term. (See page 5, section 2)Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to
release the customer from the early termination fees. We recognize that the
customer may disagree with our decision, however, the continued hate speech
against Safe Haven is unwarranted as we have done everything necessary within
our capabilities to assist this customer and all efforts have been declined.
Any additional complaints we receive involving the customer’s concerns, Safe
Haven will reiterate the same sentiments.
At
this time, the account has terminated and there is a remaining balance due. We
kindly invite the customer to contact our customer support team to fulfill the
remaining balance owed to prevent any further collections efforts. Safe Haven
customer support can be reached at ###-###-####, Monday through Friday 8 A.M.
to 7 P.M. Central Standard Time.
We
thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe
Haven Security Services, LLC.
Business Response
Date: 09/12/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the rejection submitted by the customer. We understand the customer’s dissatisfaction regarding the previous response, but our decision remains the same. Safe Haven understands our decision may be unfavorable to the customer, but we are upholding the terms signed. The customer refused to allow Safe Haven to provide resolution assistance or assess the equipment at any point prior to the account termination. Instead, the customer deemed the equipment “defective” own his own merit and demanded to be released from the Contract without paying early termination fees.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to release the customer from the early termination fees. A customer may cancel at anytime for any reason, however, should they cancel outside the rescission period due to their own preferences of the equipment functionality, and fail to allow Safe Haven to assess the equipment or deem the system inoperable, they will be subject to the fees associated with early termination.
At this time, the account has terminated and there is a remaining balance due. We kindly invite the customer to contact our customer support team to fulfill the remaining balance owed to prevent any further collections efforts. Safe Haven customer support can be reached at 844-413-1920, Monday through Friday 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Central Standard Time.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 09/12/2025
Safe Haven’s latest response continues to misrepresent both the facts and my position. I will address each of their statements directly.
Safe Haven said I refused to allow them to provide service or assess equipment.
This is misleading. I denied further service because the equipment was practically brand new and already failing within weeks of installation. A reliable home security system should not experience multiple failures so soon. The fact that Safe Haven’s only solution was to send technicians back rather than accept responsibility for defective hardware is unreasonable.Safe Haven said I deemed the equipment “defective” on my own.
The record shows otherwise. My cameras (driveway, back patio, side gate) all stopped working within weeks. My hallway smoke detector malfunctioned, beeping constantly until I had to remove the batteries myself for safety. These are objective, serious failures, not subjective “preferences.”Safe Haven said I canceled outside the rescission period, so termination fees apply.
This ignores the fact that the equipment was defective almost immediately. A contract does not shield a company from accountability when the product fails to function. I asked for cancellation precisely because Safe Haven did not deliver what was promised: a working, reliable home security system.
Safe Haven said I own the equipment and must dispose of it myself.
This is unreasonable. Safe Haven installed the system in my home and should be responsible for removing defective hardware upon cancellation. Telling a consumer to dismantle and dispose of malfunctioning equipment themselves, while still demanding thousands in fees, is bad faith.
Safe Haven said they were transparent and that I fully understood the agreement.
This is false. Safe Haven presented themselves as ADT representatives, with installers wearing ADT-branded clothing. I reasonably believed I was entering into an ADT agreement, which includes a 6-month money-back guarantee. Only later did I discover I had been funneled into a Safe Haven contract with none of those protections. That is misleading at best.
Safe Haven said they have done “everything necessary” to assist me.
In reality, I was given the runaround repeatedly. When I asked to cancel, I was told I would owe nearly $1,600 and must remove the equipment myself. That is not assistance. it is coercion.
Safe Haven accused me of “hate speech.”
This is baseless, defamatory, and an attempt to discredit my valid complaint. At no point have I used hate speech in any communication. I have spoken firmly about my experience, but always in a professional and fact-based manner.Initial Complaint
Date:09/02/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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 August 9, 2025, I signed a contract with Safe Haven Security (ADT Authorized Dealer) at my home in Knoxville, TN.
The salesperson gave me a handwritten note promising:
$0.00 activation fee
$0.00 installation fee
A minimum $30/month savings on my homeowner’s insurance.
Despite these promises, I was charged $975.60 by Safe Haven. I have the receipt showing this charge.
When I contacted my insurance company, the discount was only about $17 for the entire year — nowhere close to the $30/month savings that was promised.
I consider this to be misrepresentation and deceptive sales practice. I would not have entered into the agreement had I known the true costs and benefits.
I am requesting:
A full refund of the $975.60 billed to me and
Written confirmation that either the contract is canceled with no penalty.
I sent a copy of the handwritten note.
Business Response
Date: 09/03/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal
response to the complaint submitted by the customer. Safe Haven sets a high
standard for itself, and we are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not
met in the customer’s experience with us. We take the allegations of misrepresentation
and deceptive business practices seriously, and as a result, we have escalated
this matter internally. We kindly request the customer allow Safe Haven 48
hours to reach out to him directly for resolution assistance.A member of Safe Haven’s escalation team will be contacting the
customer directly by the primary email address listed on file. Safe Haven is hopeful both parties can come to an amicable resolution. We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to moving forward
in a positive direction.Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Initial Complaint
Date:08/25/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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.
How this company is still in business is a mystery. They have a horrible product, the system misses camera events, their doorbell camera can only record 30 seconds of video (everyone else's has no limitation) and they refuse to make it right. There only answer is to send a tech, who cannot do anything to fix the issue since the real problem is in their software and inferior equipment they sell you. I reached the point of wanting the equipment removed and a full refund. All they did was pass me from one drone to another telling me there is a late penalty fee since I signed up for 3 years. That's a lie! No paperwork I have mentions that.
The largest SCAM organization on the planet. Stay away from them. I have contacted my home builder since Safe Haven is partially installed with the home. Told them to stop using them. No company needs to tied to a thief.
I question how effective the Better Business Bureau really is, With all these complaints, what is the point of BBB?
Business Response
Date: 08/26/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the complaint submitted by the customer. Safe Haven sets a high standard for itself, and we are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the customer’s experience with us. We take the allegations of being “the largest SCAM organization” seriously, and as a result, we have thoroughly investigated this matter and would like to take this opportunity to address the customer’s concerns. Respectfully, throughout our investigation, Safe Haven has not identified any evidence to substantiate the customer’s allegations. We want to clarify that any reference to other cases is not relevant in this matter. Our main focus is the customers’ account and ensuring their understanding of the terms and conditions they agreed to verbally and in writing.Safe Haven makes a conscious effort to maintain transparency and ensure that our customers fully understand the terms and conditions of any agreement they enter into with Safe Haven, specifically the term length and the rescission period utilized to enforce a cancellation without any fees. We acknowledge the customer’s position; however, the customer executed the Alarm Services Contract (the “Contract”) on May 10, 2025, and was sent a copy the moment it as signed. When the customer authorized his signature, he signed he read and understood sections 1 and 2 of the Contract that explicitly identify the term length was 36 months and that terminating prior to that term would result in an early termination fee. This documentation provides compelling evidence undercutting the customer’s assertions of not having any paperwork that divulged the term length or the early termination fees.
Additionally, Safe Haven understands the importance of full transparency of the Contract and a customary rescission period is provided and detailed on its own page listed under the Notice of Cancellation page to ensure the customer was given ample opportunity to review the terms and conditions during and after the installation. The Notice of Cancellation page provides explicit details of the 3-day rescission period and the steps to enforce this right. Safe Haven did not intrude on this right or prevent the customer from enforcing it, as it simply required the customer to sign and date the Notice of Cancellation page opting to exercise a cancellation without any fees.
Consequently, if the customer failed to read those terms, it did not negate the terms provided or that the customer had the terms within their possession immediately when they were signed. The customer was provided with all necessary information upfront to move forward. In this case, the customer had every right to exercise his Notice of Cancellation within the designated time period should there be any discrepancies with what he had signed but failed to do so.
In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven’s Builder team has actively been communicating with the customer to address their concerns and provide additional clarity. Within our efforts, Safe Haven has explained and confirmed the software installed on the cameras is different from the cameras advertised by other security providers and at no point has Safe Haven or any of its employee implied he would receive identical cameras advertised from other companies. Safe Haven has also advised the customer that we acknowledge his dissatisfaction with the camera settings and software, but it would not deem him eligible to be released from the terms and conditions signed.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to waive any fees associated with early termination. (See page 5, section 2). The Contract executed on May 10, 2025, is valid and enforceable. If the customer would like to move forward with terminating the services, he would be subject to the Contract terms. As of August 25, 2025, Safe Haven has reiterated this detailed information above to the customer and there are no further actions for Safe Haven to take.
We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Initial Complaint
Date:08/22/2025
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus: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.
We recently bought a house at lavon which we were told that it came with the security system with ADT. We were not told about the 36month contract when agreeing to sign up. We are now wanting to cancel due to the security system does not meet out needs and the install is not yet finish. It is a horrible experience speaking to safe haven and telling us that there is only a 3 day remorse period! I expect a call and cancel services ###-###-####
Business Response
Date: 08/26/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the complaint submitted by the customer. Safe Haven sets a high standard for itself, and we are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the customer’s experience with us. We take the allegations seriously, and as a result, we have thoroughly investigated this matter and would like to take this opportunity to address the customer’s concerns.
Respectfully, throughout our investigation, Safe Haven has not identified any evidence to substantiate the complaint allegations. Safe Haven makes a conscious effort to maintain transparency and ensure that our customers fully understand the terms and conditions of any agreement they enter into with Safe Haven, specifically the term length and the rescission period utilized to enforce a cancellation without any fees. We acknowledge the complainant’s position, however, the account holder executed the Alarm Services Contract (the “Contract”) during the installation that reflected the document being signed was an Alarm Services Contract, the term was for 36 months, there was a rescission period to cancel without any fees, and that terminating outside that designated time frame would result in an early termination fee.
Additionally, The Notice of Cancellation page within the Contract provides explicit details of the 3-day rescission period and the steps to enforce this right. Safe Haven does not intrude on this right or prevent the customer from enforcing it, as it simply required the customer to sign and date the Notice of Cancellation page opting to exercise a cancellation without any fees. This documentation provides compelling evidence undercutting the entire complaint.
Consequently, if the customer failed to read those terms, it did not negate the terms provided or that the customer had the terms within their possession immediately when they were signed. The account holder signed they read and understood the Contract terms including the customary rescission period. The account holder had every right to exercise her Notice of Cancellation within the designated time period should there have been any discrepancies with what she had signed but failed to do so.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to waive any fees associated with early termination. (See page 5, section 2). In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven’s Builder team has actively communicated with the customer to address their concerns and provide additional clarity. Within those efforts, Safe Haven has explained and provided the customer with a copy of the terms and conditions they signed and advised of the early termination fee they would be subject to if they wished to terminate the services.
At this time, if the customer wishes to move forward with terminating the services they would be subject to the terms they signed. We kindly encourage the customer to contact our customer support team if they would like to move forward with the cancellation process with the associated fees. Safe Haven can be reached Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. CST at ###-###-####.
We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 08/26/2025
Good morning all,
When we were told to get the service we were not told about any contract! We were told to sign here sign there and the person left after installing the equipment. Also we tried to get the co2 machine which we were told that a person will come in and install it on 8/23, but no one has contacted us. I fairly believe since the agreement of installing each equipment was not meet we are not required to stay for 3yrs! Also the services it provides does not meet our needs. We were told that the camera system moves left to right and it does not. Also we were told that the panel will have access to the camera but it does not. This was mis represented on there end which we seek to cancel service.

Business Response
Date: 08/27/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the rejection. We understand the customer’s dissatisfaction with the previous response, but our decision remains the same.
The primary account holder was provided with all necessary information upfront to make a well-informed decision to move forward well after any conversation had with the sales representative. Consequently, should there have been any discrepancies regarding the terms signed, the customer had every right not to move forward. In this case, the account holder chose to move forward and opted out of utilizing the 3-day rescission period outlined within the terms he signed.
Additionally, during the installation, Safe Haven scheduled a return trip with the account holder to be completed at a later date to install the carbon monoxide sensor. When the customer called to request cancellation of the account holder’s account on August 22, 2025, he inadvertently admitted not reading the contract. While the customer may have not read the contract himself, the account holder signed she did read the Contract and agreed to those terms.
Nevertheless, Safe Haven strives for customer satisfaction and if the customer or the account holder would like to move forward with termination of the services, Safe Haven is happy to assist them with the cancellation process and the associated fees with early termination. Should they wish to forgo cancelling and permit Safe Haven to help address any of their services, we kindly encourage them to contact our customer support team. Safe Haven can be reached at ###-###-####. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM Central Standard Time.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLCCustomer Answer
Date: 09/03/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
****** *********Initial Complaint
Date:08/20/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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 husband and I signed a contract with Safe Haven Security in December 2024. We were led to believe the security cameras would provide consistent monitoring. What we later discovered was that the cameras stop recording once a hidden 6,000-clip limit is reached. This was never explained during the sales process.
From June through August 2025, there were periods where the cameras did not work at all. Despite repeated calls, Safe Haven did not send a technician or provide a working solution. We were left without functioning cameras for extended periods, yet Safe Haven continues to demand payment and is threatening collections.
We do not deny signing documents, but we signed them based on misleading sales practices and incomplete disclosure of system limitations. It is unfair for Safe Haven to enforce an early termination fee when the product did not perform as represented and when customer service failed to resolve the issue.
We are seeking resolution through the BBB and request that Safe Haven release us from the early termination fees given the misrepresentation and lack of service.
Business Response
Date: 08/21/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this letter as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the customer's complaint. Safe Haven sets a high standard for itself, and we are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the customer's experience with us. We take the customer's allegations seriously, and as a result, we have thoroughly investigated this matter and would like to take this opportunity to provide additional clarity.
Respectfully, throughout our investigation, Safe Haven has not identified any evidence to substantiate the complaint details. Safe Haven keeps detailed, contemporaneous records of our service history, call history, and records of your interactions with customer service. These records show that the customer signed he understood the terms of the Alarm Services Contract (the “Contract”) that identifies Safe Haven and the Contract term length explicitly throughout its entirety. Safe Haven understands the importance of full transparency and provided all necessary information for the customer to review along with a customary rescission period to ensure they were given ample opportunity to review the terms and conditions upfront. As a consumer, it was the customer's discretion to read and review any document provided that required their signature, specifically their acknowledgment of reading and understanding the terms.
During the installation, when the customer provided his electronic signature, he signed that he was well aware of the terms and conditions signed, specifically those outlined on page 2 above his initials stating,“CANCELLATION RIGHT (RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ONLY) I, THE CUSTOMER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION. SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT. I ACKNOWLEDGE BEING VERBALLY INFORMED OF MY RIGHT TO CANCEL AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. INITIAL HERE__” A clear disclosure is also listed within the same page that states there are no specific guarantees of equipment functionality or guarantees of protection.
Additionally, in the event specific settings, like recording features are unsatisfactory to the customer, Safe Haven is more than willing to offer technical support and even schedule an onsite technician to help adjust the settings to the customer's liking. Should there have been any discrepancies between the terms presented or the settings provided, the customer had every right not to move forward. Safe Haven provides our customers with a customary rescission period that details the designated time to enforce an early termination without associated fees on its own page listed under the Notice of Cancellation. Safe Haven did not intrude on this right or prevent the customer from enforcing it, as it simply required the customer to sign and date the Notice of Cancellation page opting to exercise their right to cancel within the designated time period.
In this case, the customer chose to move forward and provided a signature agreeing to the terms detailed for their review. Please note, Safe Haven installed the monitoring services on December 12, 2024, and did not receive any dispute regarding the contract terms or the equipment at the lengths in which the customer has detailed in the complaint until well after the rescission period. Safe Haven was notified of the customer's concerns related to their preferential recording settings for the cameras on July 14, 2025, and multiple attempts were made to offer resolution assistance that were left unreturned by the customer. It is important to remember these are supplementary devices, and they do not have any impact on the monitoring or the functionality of the alarm monitoring services. The customer failed to allow Safe Haven to offer technical support prior to the account cancelling, resulting in a remaining balance due.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to waive the early termination fees. A customer may request to terminate the services at any time of their choosing, however, in the event a customer requests to cancel outside the designated rescission period, they are subject to the terms and conditions they signed. (See page 5, term 2) We kindly encourage the customer to contact Safe Haven to fulfill the remaining balance owed to avoid further collections efforts. Safe Haven can be reached at ###-###-####, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-7pm CST.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,Safe Haven Security Services, LLC
Customer Answer
Date: 08/25/2025
On August 19, 2025, prior to my complaint being forwarded, Safe Haven mailed me the attached letter demanding an early termination fee and threatening collections. I am adding this for the record.
Business Response
Date: 08/28/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the rejection. We understand the customer’s dissatisfaction with the previous response, but our decision remains the same.
After reviewing the account records, Safe Haven respectfully disagrees with Complainant’s characterization of events. Safe Haven keeps detailed, contemporaneous records of our service history, call history, and records of Complainant’s interactions with customer service. To provide further clarification, Safe Haven’s records show the following timeline of events regarding Complainant’s account:
• On December 12, 2024, the customer signed the Contract on the day Safe Haven installed the security system. The Contract was for an initial term of 36 months and adequately disclosed to the customer a customary rescission period to enforce an early termination without fees was provided and outlined on page 14 under the Notice of Cancellation page. The Contract also was explicit in disclosing Mr. ***** would be subject to the Contract termination charges, sometimes referred to as an “Early Termination Fee”, if he chose to terminate the Contract prior to the expiration of the 36-month initial term. (See Section 2, “Early Termination of This Contract” on page 5 “Important Terms and Conditions.”)
• Safe Haven’s first record of dissatisfaction was from the customer was recorded on July 14, 2025, (several months after installation) when the customer contacted Safe Haven to express his concerns related to the camera functionality, the duration of the clips being captured, and the limitation of clips being accessible each month. During the call, the customer expressed he wanted to terminate the services if Safe Haven was unable to offer a solution, however, Safe Haven Technical support attempted to provide resolution assistance to the customer by phone, left a voice message and sent an email notifying the customer of their contact attempts along with their office hours and direct contact information for a return call to help offer resolution assistance the same day (July 14, 2025) he issued his notices of concern. Safe Haven did not receive a return response.
• On July 17, 2025, Technical support made additional efforts to provide resolution assistance by contacting the customer by phone, left a voice message, and sent an email notifying him of their contact attempts along with their office hours and direct contact information for a return call to help offer resolution assistance. Per ADT, the customer contacted them directly and requested ADT to terminate the account due to financial hardships and dissatisfaction with cameras. ADT confirmed a balance of contract would be due and the customer confirmed he wanted to move forward with cancellation. Following the request, ADT connected the customer with Safe Haven to discuss the balance of contract. During the call, the customer asked if Safe Haven could offer a resolution regarding the recording functions of the camera and Safe Haven reiterated our previous resolution efforts and attempts to offer adjusting the settings for better recording performances and that if he’d like we’d connect him with technical support, but the customer stated he would call back at a later time. Technical support did not receive a return call.
• On July 31, 202, Safe Haven attempted to contact the customer by phone to inform him of the account status but were unable to reach him. A voice message was left and Safe Haven emailed him advising him of the account cancellation status, the early termination that would be due, and the steps to retract this action if he did not want to proceed with cancellation. Safe Haven did not receive a return response.
• On August 18, 2025, the customer’s spouse contacted Safe Haven and was advised the account had been cancelled with an early termination fee balance. During the call, the customer’s spouse expressed they did not fully agree with the cancellation requested because they were looking for resolution options regarding the cameras. Safe Haven reiterated the previous account details regarding multiple technical support attempts that had been offered to help resolve their concerns that had been left unreturned. Safe Haven explained the account had been cancelled, but if she was looking to reinstate the services in efforts to avoid being assessed the early termination fees, Safe Haven could connect her to ADT to determine eligibility for reinstatement and transferred her to ADT. We later received a return call from the customer’s spouse expressing her dissatisfaction with her interactions with ADT after the call transfer, reiterated her frustrations with the cameras, and expressed she would file formal complaints if we did not waive fees. Safe Haven explained that once the account terminated before full term, the account was subject to early termination fees and further collections efforts if left unpaid.
• On August 19, 2025, the customer’s spouse contacted Safe Haven to express she did not authorize the early termination fee and request to dispute it. Safe Haven explained the early termination fee was a contractual legal obligation, however we would document the account with her “non-authorization of the cancellation fee”. The customer’s spouse inquired on where she could send a formal email regarding her concerns and was provided an email for Safe Haven’s escalation team.
• On August 20, 2025, Safe Haven received an email from the customer’s email address written on his behalf “to formally document our dispute regarding the early termination fee” with the Better Business and the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office copied on the email. Safe Haven acknowledged the email, addressed the customer’s concerns, and provided the account details listed above detailing the customer’s ineligibility to have the early termination fees waived due to Safe Haven’s multiple attempts to help offer resolution assistance that was declined along with Safe Haven’s efforts to notify Complainant’ of the cancellation status prior to the account terminating to help prevent early termination that were left unreturned.
• On August 21, 2025, Safe Haven received a similar dispute filed through the Better Business Bureau and the state Attorney General and Safe Haven reiterated the previous information detailed explicitly above.
These records show that the customer signed a valid Contract with Safe Haven, that he was well aware of the terms and conditions signed, specifically, those outlined on the Notice of Cancellation page and page 2 above his initials stating,
“CANCELLATION RIGHT (RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ONLY) I, THE CUSTOMER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION. SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT. I ACKNOWLEDGE BEING VERBALLY INFORMED OF MY RIGHT TO CANCEL AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. INITIAL HERE_”
Safe Haven made multiple attempts to offer resolution assistance and the customer, and his spouse failed to allow Safe Haven to offer technical support prior to the account cancelling. Whether the customer feels he should not be subject to the terms and conditions signed, he failed to permit Safe Haven to conduct standard quality service plan warranties. As a result, when his account cancelled, he was ineligible to be released from the Contract terms.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unable to waive the early termination fees. Safe Haven was not allowed the opportunity to provide resolution assistance prior to the account terminating nor did the customer notify Safe Haven of their concerns prior to issuing their cancellation request. Those actions resulted in the account cancelling with a remaining balance due. We kindly invite the customer to contact our customer support team to fulfill the remaining balance owed to avoid further collections efforts. Safe Haven can be reached at ###-###-####, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-7pm CST.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 08/29/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:Dear BBB,
I respectfully disagree with Safe Haven’s response. Their version of events omits key facts and misrepresents what actually occurred.
1. Reason for Dissatisfaction:
The primary issue was the cameras’ inability to record 24/7 and the undisclosed 6,000 clip limit. These limitations were never disclosed during the sales process. Had we known this, we would not have signed.2. Resolution Attempts:
Safe Haven claims they made multiple outreach attempts. The truth is only one email on July 14 was ever sent, which I did not see at the time. No voicemails were ever received. Safe Haven never sent a technician to address the malfunctioning cameras, leaving us with non-working equipment for over a month.3. Cancellation Misrepresentation:
Safe Haven claims we requested termination due to financial hardship. This is false. Our only concern was the cameras not functioning as promised. We never agreed to cancel or to pay an Early Termination Fee — instead, we continued to ask for a resolution.4. Poor Customer Service:
On August 18, my spouse was treated unprofessionally, including being hung up on by an ADT representative after being transferred repeatedly. After that, we explicitly told Safe Haven we disputed the cancellation fee.5. Unfair Contract Terms:
Safe Haven relies on the 3-day rescission period in the contract. While this may have been buried in paperwork, it was never meaningfully explained to us, and three days is not enough time to evaluate an expensive surveillance system. The system’s flaws only became apparent after more extended use.
In short, Safe Haven has exaggerated their outreach attempts and misrepresented our communications in order to justify enforcing an unfair Early Termination Fee. We acted in good faith, sought a resolution, and were met with dismissiveness and poor service.
I respectfully maintain my dispute and ask the BBB to continue its review.
Sincerely,
***** ** *****Initial Complaint
Date:08/19/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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.
******* ***** came to my door flashed his ADT badge saying he had an appointment. He bombarded me with inforformation, saying I was responsible for the equipment on my home and that I owe fees for having ADT equipment that was transferred from previous owner. He said he would wave for a new customer, then had me speak to a rep over the phone about acknowledging plan as new customer, I DID NOT SIGN ANYTHING, nor was I provided any paperwork. He said a technician needed to install updated equipment (the next day) after he finally left I was doing research and saw many bad reviews about this company and I feel scammed. He also barged into my home and demanded to see my equipment connections, I later called local PD and they advised if he came back to call them and also call ADT to advise I do not want their services, ADT never heard of this man. He works for Safe Haven which apparently is a third party, but again, Vincent told me he was with ADT. I caught him driving past my home several times day and night and now he keeps calling my phone but not leaving me messages. I cancelled my credit card, and I have ring cameras installed, but he’s harassing me and I want it to stop.
Business Response
Date: 08/21/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the complaint issued by the customer. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and deeply regret any frustrations this may have caused the customer during their experience. The behavior described does not meet the standards Safe Haven requires our employees to uphold, nor do we condone it.
In an effort to help provide peace of mind, Safe Haven has escalated this matter internally with leadership to take necessary actions and to ensure no further contact is made. We welcome any feedback and are grateful to the customer for expressing their concerns so that we can help prevent this behavior from recurring. As a courtesy, Safe Haven has added the customer’s information to our internal Do Not Contact/ Do Not Solicit list to help prevent any unwanted contact/communication.
Based on the customer's request for no further contact, we kindly invite the customer to utilize our company website to contact us, as we would be more than happy to issue a formal statement to offer our sincerest apologies and have a member of our Human Resources (HR) team address any additional concerns she may have within a timely manner. Once again, we appreciate the customer taking the time to detail her experience so that we can take the necessary steps to address behavior that fails to meet the standards we expect our employees to uphold. We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC is BBB Accredited.
This business has committed to upholding the BBB Standards for Trust.
Why choose a BBB Accredited Business?BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.
BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles.
When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.
BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period, except for customer reviews. Customer reviews posted prior to July 5, 2024, will no longer be published when they reach three years from their submission date. Customer reviews posted on/after July 5, 2024, will be published indefinitely unless otherwise voluntarily retracted by the user who submitted the content, or BBB no longer believes the review is authentic. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. If you choose to do business with this company, please let them know that you checked their record with BBB.
As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business. Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation. BBB charges a fee for BBB Accreditation. This fee supports BBB's efforts to fulfill its mission of advancing marketplace trust.