Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/08/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Submitting a formal complaint for deceptive business practices specifically targeting veteran home buyers and tricking them into contracts with misleading costs and hidden cancellation fees while they are busy setting up their houses. After buying a house we received a "special offer" for vets for security through ADT. The price on the website was listed as $45.99 a month and the salesman on the RECORDED phone call confirmed that would be the rate. We set it up over the phone and have to wait for over a week to install due to no internet. When the tech comes in to install he informs us the price is actually 63.99 in the "amended" contract we signed despite being verbally told it would be less, we had assumed that they wouldn't lie about it. When we asked about cancelling we were then informed that that pushed into some small text within the contract that I could barely read that there would be a massive cancellation cost of 75% of the remaining contract to cancel.
  
  
  Safehaven intentionally used ADT as a cover for their own more expensive subscription and to separate themselves from whatever promises ADT made. The recorded call was through ADT and not Safehaven for reference. I have looked at previous BBB complaints and other media and see a long history of veterans complaining about these predatory contracts and sales practices. Every time Safehaven falls back on "you signed the contract," while ignoring their predatory practices they used to get us to sign them. Please help us veterans out, these contracts are 3 years long and cost over $1500 to cancel once we realized we've been duped. They are practically robbing us with their security service. We just want to cancel the contract without being charged an unmanageable cost we can't afford.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/10/2025

  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 deceptive business and predatory practices seriously, and as a result, we have thoroughly investigated this matter and would like to take this opportunity to address the customer’s concerns. Safe Haven appreciates the opportunity to acknowledge the customer’s concerns and wants to focus solely on their account in question.

  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 monitoring rate elected, 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”) during the installation  that reflected the same rate the customer verbally agreed to ($63.99), and 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.

  In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven’s Veteran’s United 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 with the customer that the verbal compliance recording referenced within the complaint was conducted with Safe Haven on March 24, 2025, which captured her verbal authorization of a $63.99 monthly monitoring rate. This recording was conducted prior to the installation and further undercuts the allegations made against Safe Haven and its sales employees.
  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 waive any fees associated with early termination. (See page 5, section 2). The verbal authorization recording conducted, and the Contract executed on April 19, 2025, is valid. If the customer would like to move forward with terminating the services, she would be held to the terms and conditions signed.  As of July 9, 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:07/06/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  
  
  Sincerely,if the salesman do not notify customers of a contract, or tell them if they cancel they have to pay remainder of contract, this is bad buisness and predatory sales.
  
  
  
  **** ******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/08/2025

  Dear Better Business Bureau,
  
  Please accept this letter as Safe Haven Security Services,
  LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the complaint made 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
  customer’s 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 customer’s 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. Please note, the customer
  was installed in August 2024 and did not contact Safe Haven at any time voicing
  the concerns listed within the complaint. Safe Haven’s first and only
  communication received from the customer post-installation was ten months after
  the fact beginning in June 2025.
  
  Additionally, Safe Haven provided a customary rescission
  period outlined within the Alarm Services Contract (the “Contract”) on its own
  page. 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 requires the customer
  to sign and date the Notice of Cancellation page opting to exercise a cancellation
  within the designated time period without the associated costs.(See page 5,
  term 2)
  
  As a result, when the customer signed the Contract, he acknowledged that
  they read and understood the terms and conditions, which is contradictory to
  the customer’s remarks alleging he was unaware of the 36-month term or cancellation
  fee. The certificate of completion page also details time stamp and date
  analytics of when the customer was sent the Contract, viewed it, and signed it.
  This documentation provides compelling evidence undercutting the allegations
  against the sales representative and the installation technician.
  
  Given the above, the Contract on file is valid. While we understand
  our decision may be unfavorable to the customer, we are upholding the terms
  signed. Safe Haven provided all necessary information upfront for the customer
  to review. Whether the customer read the information provided, does not negate
  that the information was accessible the moment the Contract was signed.
  
  At this time, if the customer would like to terminate their services,
  they would be subject to the early termination fees. We kindly encourage the
  customer to contact us once they are ready to make the necessary arrangements
  to process their cancellation request. Safe Haven can be reached Monday through
  Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM Central Standard Time at *************
  
  We thank you for your time and consideration.
  
  Sincerely,

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/15/2025

  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 customer 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 customer chose to move
  forward during the installation when providing a signature agreeing to the
  terms detailed for his review and opted out of utilizing the 3-day rescission
  period outlined within the terms he signed.
  
  Nevertheless, Safe Haven strives
  for customer satisfaction and understands the customer no longer wants the
  services. If the customer 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. The customer may contact Safe Haven
  to make the necessary arrangements. 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.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/02/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I hit submit by accident before I could explain my issues with safe heaven services. oved in and set up any internet service. We added internet on June 21, 2025. So, even if I was displeased with full service at this point I could not get out of the contract. I did not actually get the full function of the system until the 21st. The system was installed with no way of monitoring it for almost 2 weeks before we could get any benefits from the system. The installer should have not installed the system in that case of us not having internet access because the day he came out and installed it was the day the contract started.
  
  My question is how can you install half a system and be responsible to pay fully when you are not getting the full benefits of that system.
  
  I called to cancel my contract on the 28th of June and was passed back and forth 3 times between the actual ADT and SafeHaven. I should not have a penalty against me if I never had actually full service for a full 2 weeks and a week of that nobody was in the home. Businesses should not take full advantage of people

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/09/2025

  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 Security sets a high standard for ourselves and are truly sorry to hear that this standard was not met in the customer’s experience. Safe Haven would like to take this opportunity to provide additional clarity and address the concerns listed within the complaint.

  After reviewing the account records, we would like to clarify the effort that was taken to maintain transparency and ensure that our customers fully understand the terms and conditions of any agreement they enter into with Safe Haven. The Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”), signed by the customer provided terms that outlined the customer’s responsibility as well as Safe Haven’s regarding the alarm monitoring services. It is important to note that within these terms, Safe Haven is not responsible for any trouble in a telephone line, use of non-traditional telephone line or service (including but not limited to DSL, ADSL, VoIP, digital phone, internet-based phone, cellular, radio, etc.)

  Importantly, 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 requires the customer to sign and date the Notice of Cancellation document opting to exercise a cancellation without Early Termination Fees within the designated time period. (See page 5, section 2)
  
  When the customer signed the Contract, they acknowledged that they read and understood the terms and conditions, which is contradictory to the customer’s remarks alleging he was unaware he was working with an Authorized Dealer or fees assessed with early termination. The information in question can all be found within the first page of the Contract in areas designated in proximity to the customer’s initials. Safe Haven’s name and Authorized Dealer status can be found in six (6) places just within the header of the first page of the contract and consistently throughout the entire page agreement, more specifically right above the customer’s initials on the first page in bold writing that states, “AUTHORIZED DEALER IS NOT AN AGENT OF ADT”. This documentation provides compelling evidence undercutting the allegations against the sales representative.
  
  Further, within the Contract the customer signed a Broadband Rider defining the telecommunications functionalities (“Telco Requirements”) required for the monitoring services elected. When the customer signed the Broadband Rider, they agreed that it was their sole responsibility to uphold the Telco Requirements in addition to the terms referenced above. Those terms can be defined further on pages 6-8 under, “WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS” and “DEALER EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATION”.

  Given the above, when the customer chose to move forward with installing the monitoring services before electing to acquire internet services, he willingly agreed to uphold the Contract effective date the date it was signed.  As a result, the terms signed were valid and enforceable. The customer had every right to terminate their services, however, should they do so outside the rescission period they would be subject to the associated cost with early termination.

  At this time, if the customer would like to terminate the services, he would be subject to early termination fees. Safe Haven acknowledges that our decision may be unfavorable to the customer, but we are upholding the terms he signed. The customer may contact Safe Haven directly to fulfill the fees associated with early termination. Safe Haven can be reached at ************, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 7 PM Central Standard Time.
  Thank you for your time and consideration.
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/10/2025

  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 customer was provided with all
  necessary information upfront to make a well-informed decision to move forward.
  Consequently, should there have been any discrepancies regarding the company,
  or the term signed, the customer had every right not to move forward. In this
  case, the customer chose to move forward and provided a signature agreeing to
  the terms detailed for his review.
  
  Nevertheless, Safe Haven strives
  for customer satisfaction and understands the customer no longer wants the
  services. If the customer 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. The customer may contact Safe Haven
  to make the necessary arrangements. 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.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/30/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  They came out and have you sign a work order when you purchase their plan. In there it says on the day of install you'll be presented with final paperwork PRIOR to install. Our technician started cutting into the sheetrock before I signed the document. Once reviewing it, I didn't agree to the terms. More specifically they can raise the price each year of the three year contract. The salesman made it sound like you're locked in for three years.
  
  I told them not to install it that I wasn't signing. The "supervisor" called said let's discuss it on Saturday and see if we can figure something out. I was ok with it, as I was open to still getting the service. He never called.
  
  I then asked who was going to come repair the hole in the wall. He led me on for a bit then stopped responding. Called their main customer service number and they responded with, I'm on my own. They're not reimbursing me for the damage. ADT pushes everything on to them.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  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 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 the frustrations
  the customer has endured throughout this matter and would like to thank them
  for their continued patience overall. The behavior described does not meet our
  own internal expectations how our employees should behave nor is it condoned.

  In efforts to resolve this matter
  amicably, Safe Haven has escalated this complaint internally to help with
  providing the customer with resolution assistance. A member of Safe Haven’s
  escalation team has contacted the customer and is actively working towards resolution
  efforts. We thank the customer for their time and look forward to resolving
  this matter amicably.

  Safe Haven encourages the customer to
  contact the Escalations associate in efforts to resolve this matter in a timely
  manner. We would like to issue additional gratitude to the customer for
  bringing this matter to the Better Business Bureau, so that we are able to take
  the necessary steps internally to help provide better customer service. We
  appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe
  Haven Security Services, LLC.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/30/2025

  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.

   
  
  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,
  
  
  
  **** ****e, I learned I was locked into a 3 year contract that required me to pay 75% of the remaining term to cancel it, which is over $2,000. I reached out to the manager who sold it to me for help and she just directed me to customer service and then ghosted me. Customer service refused to help my situation and refused to provide me with any information of someone who had any control over the fee. Every person I talked to said there’s nothing they can do and that I had to pay it. While I know I should’ve paid closer attention to the documentation I signed and realized it was a contract, I was mislead about what was in the documentation, and therefore signed it. I was scammed into this service and it feels incredibly wrong for me to have to pay for this termination given the nature of why I signed up. I was lied to and manipulated and that’s no way to run a business.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  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 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. The behavior described does not meet our own internal expectations how our employees should behave nor is it condoned.
  
  In efforts to resolve this matter amicably, Safe Haven has escalated this complaint internally to conduct a full investigation. A member of Safe Haven’s escalation team has been in contact with the customer and is actively working towards solution efforts. We acknowledge the customer's wishes to terminate the services altogether, however, we are unable to honor that request. We thank the customer for their time and look forward to resolving this matter amicably within the bounds of the contract to the best of our abilities.
  
  Safe Haven would like to issue additional gratitude to the customer for bringing this matter to Better Business Bureau, so that we are able to take the necessary steps internally to help prevent this behavior from recurring again. We would like to thank the customer  for allowing us the opportunity to help provide resolution assistance and bettering our customer experience overall in the future. We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
  

  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/09/2025

  Dear Better Business Bureau,
  
  The customer's account was cancelled on July 2, 2025, at their own discretion. Safe Haven has willingly offered to waive the Early Termination Fees that the customer would be otherwise subject to, under the condition a formal release is signed. Safe Haven sent a copy of the release for the customer to provide their electronic signature. At this time, there are no further actions for Safe Haven to take.
  
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/27/2025

  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.

  The company is falsifying the events. This issue is not resolved to the slightest. h service contract, despite the technician’s statements. He rushed me through signing documents digitally while I was in the middle of working, and never explained that a multi-year contract would still apply. I attempted to cancel the service within 10 days, but was told I had only three days to do so—something that was never communicated to me at any point, verbally or in writing in a clear manner.
  
  I believe this was misleading and predatory. I would have never agreed to a 36-month agreement if I had been properly informed. It is unacceptable to mislead consumers with verbal assurances that contradict written terms, especially when rushed through signing while working.
  
  I am requesting the following:
  • Immediate cancellation of my ADT contract without penalty,
  • I am
  Not requesting any sort of refund, just to cancel this submission that has been active for only 10 days.
  
  Thank you for your attention and assistance in resolving this matter fairly.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/27/2025

  The
  customer entered into a contract with the following company who handled the
  sale and installation of the system.
  
  SAFE HAVEN SECURITY
  *** * **** ***
  North Kansas City, MO 64116
  ***** ********
  Please
  forward this on to the correct company.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  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 maintains transparency throughout the entire sales process and adheres to all federal and state consumer protection laws. After reviewing the account records, we would like to take this opportunity to provide additional clarity.
  
  Respectfully, Safe Haven disagrees with the customer’s characterization of events. Prior to the installation, Safe Haven collected a verbal compliance recording that captured the customer’s acknowledgement of the services to be installed and the date and time for the installation to take place. This documentation provides compelling evidence that contradicts the customer’s complaint details.
  
  Importantly, Safe Haven provided all necessary information in writing after any interactions to ensure the customer could make a well-informed decision to move forward. Safe Haven understands the importance of full transparency of the Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”) and a customary rescission period is provided on its own page under the Notice of Cancellation to ensure the customer is given ample opportunity to review the terms and conditions. In the event that the customer fails to read those terms, it does not negate the fact the terms were provided or that the customer had the terms within her possession immediately when they were signed.
  
  Consequently, should there had been any discrepancies between what was discussed, the customer had every right not to move forward. The term length can be found in several places throughout the Contract, more specifically, within the first page under the customer’s initials, which further undercuts the customer’s allegations of being unaware of the 36-month term.
  
  As a result, when the customer signed the Contract she acknowledged that she read and understood the terms she signed. Safe Haven has conducted a thorough review of the call records and have been unable to find any evidence to substantiate the allegations made against the sales representative. We have also made several attempts to review our findings with the customer; however, the customer has disconnected the line when being advised the contract terms stand.
  
  At this time, we acknowledge that our decision may be unfavorable to the customer, but we are upholding the terms signed. A customer may terminate their services at any time of their choosing, however, should they request to terminate outside the designated period they will be subject to early termination terms found on page 5, section 2 of the Contract signed. If the customer would like to move forward with her request, she will be subject to the associated early termination fees described above. In efforts to provide excellent customer support, a member of our Builder Escalations team has been notified to reach out to the customer directly as of June 30, 2025. We kindly ask the customer to allow 24 hours before hearing from a member of their team.
  
  We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
  
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/26/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had ordered security equipment from this company, then decided I’d like to exercise the 3-day cancellation period. Simply exercising my right to cancel was very difficult, having to make several phone calls and getting bounced around multiple departments. It took about a week for a manager to call me to set up an appointment for equipment removal, where he still tried to upsell me before I firmly said no. Upon equipment removal, a refund check was sent out about a week after equipment was removed. I have been given no paper confirmation of my refund, or my cancellation. I was only given notice a check had been sent out once I called to ask about a refund. It has been a month since this check was supposedly sent out, and I have yet to receive anything. I still have received no email confirmation of anything about my refund or cancellation. Everytime I call, I het a different answer about when I will receive my refund. Now they are telling me they will not send out another check until July 4th. At this point, I have waited over a month for my refund and feel like I am at this companies mercy. I do not feel confident I will be receiving a refund at all. The lack of documentation is also very concerning, and I have had to jump through so many hoops just to the refund started. The only documentation I have is an email I request from customer service documenting my request to cancel my account. No other documentation has been sent since then nor did I receive any before then.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/27/2025

  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 deeply regret any frustration the customer has endured based on the details of the complaint.

  In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven previously escalated this matter to our accounting team and made sure a customer service representative contacted the customer in a timely manner to provide explicit details of the refund process. While we acknowledge the customer’s frustration with the refund process, we are unable to expedite another payment outside our standard process. We thank the customer for detailing their experience so that we may use this as an opportunity for additional training and to improve our standard practices and procedures.

  At this time, we would like to thank the customer for their continued patience and understanding while we work towards resolving this matter. We kindly ask the customer to wait until the full 30-day (July 4, 2025) time frame to receive the refund check through postage before contacting Safe Haven to reissue another. As a courtesy, Safe Haven will send an additional check with tracking should the customer not receive the original check payment refund.

  
  We thank you for your time and appreciate your consideration.

  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Safe Haven Security’s continued refusal to acknowledge the facts and law that govern this matter. Their response offers no new information, fails to address the specific legal violations outlined in my prior statements, and ignores their obligations under federal and state law.

  
  

  To date, they have:

  
  

  • Refused to honor a valid cancellation submitted on November 13, 2024, within the FTC Cooling-Off Rule period (16 CFR § 429) and NJAC 13:45A-2.2.

  
  

  • Inflated a balance from $1,633.25 to $1,746.43 without explanation or documentation (FDCPA § 807).

  
  

  • Failed to respond to certified written disputes (Jan 15, May 12), violating FDCPA § 809(b).

  
  

  • Permitted agents to leave multiple voicemails after formal written cease-and-desist instructions, violating FDCPA § 805(c).

  
  

  • Refused to remove equipment from my property, despite multiple requests — raising legal issues of abandonment and conversion.

  
  

  
  

  Their claim that “the account balance and collection status are valid” is conclusory and unsupported by evidence. The ongoing refusal to validate the debt, acknowledge statutory obligations, or retrieve installed equipment reflects a broader pattern of disregard for consumer rights.

  
  

  As such, I consider this matter unresolved. I will continue to pursue relief through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, and legal counsel if needed.

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

  te repeated written objections.
  
  Safe Haven also failed to retrieve the security equipment they installed on my property, despite formal requests, which may constitute abandonment or trespass under NJ property law.
  
  This situation has caused significant stress, wasted time, and risk to my credit. I’m seeking immediate resolution.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/24/2025

  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. Safe Haven strives for an excellent
  customer experience and deeply regrets any frustrations the customer has
  endured based on the details of the complaint.

  After reviewing the account records and reaching out to ADT
  regarding their account records, Safe Haven respectfully disagrees with the customer’s
  characterization of events. The customer’s customary rescission period was
  defined within the Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”) the customer signed
  on November 12, 2024. Within the Contract signed, the Notice of Cancellation 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 requires the customer to sign and date the Notice of
  Cancellation page opting to exercise a cancellation within the designated time
  period.
  Further, Safe Haven nor ADT have a record of receiving a notice
  of cancellation anytime within the required time. Safe Haven has records of
  communicating with the customer regarding connecting his mobile application
  from November 26, 2024, to 12/4/2025. It wasn’t until December 4, 2024, that
  Safe Haven was made aware of the customer’s request to cancel. ADT also
  confirmed their first notice of any cancellation request from the customer occurred
  on December 12, 2024. This information undercuts the customer’s previous
  allegations of issuing cancellation request within the eligible time.

  Given the above, Safe Haven is unwilling to release the customer
  from the associated early termination fees. (See page 5, section 2) A customer
  may cancel at any time, however, should their request to cancel occur outside the
  designated time, they will be subject to the early termination fees. Safe Haven
  previously advised the customer of this information, and the customer issued a partial
  chargeback to his credit card company for the activation fees. When those
  actions were taken, Safe Haven made an effort to advise the customer of the
  remaining balance due in addition to the early termination fees, but all
  efforts to fulfill the account balance were declined.

  As a result, the account was cancelled with a remaining balance
  due and the balance owed was sent to our collections agency for further collection
  efforts. At this time, the account status and balanced owed are valid. Safe
  Haven has made a conscious effort to be transparent with the customer
  throughout the entire sales process and while we understand our decision may be
  unfavorable to the customer, it is final. We kindly encourage the customer to contact
  collections directly to fulfill the remaining balance owed.
  We thank you for your time and appreciate your consideration.
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/25/2025

  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 Safe Haven respectfully disagrees with the complainant’s characterization of the allegations.  Safe Haven maintains transparency throughout the entire sales process and adheres to all federal and state consumer protection laws.
  
  At this time, our decision remains the same. The account balance and collection status of the account are valid. We kindly encourage the customer to return communication efforts made by the collections team to fulfill the remaining balance owed.
  
  We thank you for your time and appreciate your consideration.
  
  Sincerely,
  Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.