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- 516 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 102 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:07/02/2025
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.
I received half install on June 7, 2025. When the technician came out to install he was made aware that I did not have internet service as I had just signed the paperwork to my new home. He was also made aware that we would not be moving in until June 13, 2025 as we were waiting for our children to finish out the school year before moving.
I recently tried calling to cancel service with so called ADT and was forwarded to SafeHaven and was told that they were the "authorized dealer" that we had set up with. I was not made aware that they were a authorized dealer or I would have never went through with the service as I have had issues in the past using a authorized dealer.
When I spoke to someone from SafeHaven they told me that I would have to pay 75% of my payment in order to get out of the contract. They told me it was a 3 day buyers remorse cause in the contract. The contract started the day the installer came out which he had to come back out because like I said we had not moved 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 peopleBusiness 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.Customer Answer
Date: 07/09/2025
I hit submit by accident before I could explain my issues with safe heaven services.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 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.
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 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.
On May 2nd two representatives from Safe Haven arrived at my door to sell me a security system. My wife and I just bought our first house and some of the perks it provided seemed like they would be worth it as long as it didn’t cost too much and I made my concerns about the cost clear. I was promised that my specific insurance company would give me a $20-$30 discount on my insurance bill to offset the $55 a month charge. There was no installation fee and since I’m a veteran there was no activation fee either. This sounded reasonable but I was still worried about being locked into a contract, after asking about it I was mislead into believing that there wouldn’t be a contract. I left the conversation full believing that if I didn’t get the discount they promised that I could back out of it. A month passes and I finally hear back from my insurance company that not only do they not provide that kind of discount, but no other insurance company does either. When I tried to cancel the service, 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.Customer Answer
Date: 07/10/2025
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:06/27/2025
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.
Dear Better Business Bureau,
I am submitting a formal complaint against ADT Security for deceptive sales tactics, failure to properly disclose contract terms, and refusal to cancel my service despite prompt efforts.
On June 13, 2025, ADT installed a security system in my newly constructed home (through DR Horton). I did not go out of my way to contact ADT, nor was I actively seeking a security system. I was told that ADT was the required provider because a few smart home devices (such as the panel and doorbell camera) were already pre-installed in the home and included in the purchase. The installation was arranged as part of that process—not by my request.
During installation, I was working remotely and unable to review documents carefully. The technician told me verbally that if I paid for the equipment upfront, I would not be locked into any long-term contract. Based on that assurance, I paid for all the equipment in full.
I have since learned I was locked into a 36-month 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.Customer Answer
Date: 07/08/2025
The company is falsifying the events. This issue is not resolved to the slightest.Initial Complaint
Date:06/23/2025
Type:Billing 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 November 12, 2024, I signed a home security contract with Safe Haven Security (ADT dealer). The following day, November 13, I submitted a signed cancellation using their official form, fully within the 3-day cancellation window protected under the FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule (16 CFR § 429) and New Jersey law (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-2.2).
Despite that, Safe Haven rejected my cancellation, improperly claimed I owed a $1,633.25 early termination fee, and later inflated that to $1,746.43 without documentation. I disputed the debt in writing on January 15 and again by certified mail on May 12, 2025. Safe Haven never responded with proper validation under the FDCPA (15 U.S.C. § 1692g), and instead sent the account to ****** * ***** for collection.
They have ignored multiple cease-and-desist requests and continue to contact me. I have also received voicemails from ADT’s representatives — after requesting all communications be in writing — violating FDCPA § 805(c). These calls continue despite 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.Customer Answer
Date: 06/26/2025
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,
******* ********Initial Complaint
Date:06/23/2025
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.
CURRENT COMPLAINT * ********
I filed a complaint against Safe Haven Security Services and it was sent to the Georgia office. They closed the complaint within 7 days without any action. I'm refilling the same complaint and sending it to Safe Haven Security Services INC in Kansas City MO. This is their corporate office. Please send my complaint to them.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.In efforts to provide excellent customer service, Safe Haven has escalated this complaint within our Affiliate Escalations team. A member of their team previously advised the customer Safe Haven was unable to move forward with installing monitoring services due to a notice from ADT Corporate. The customer initiated services with ADT and cancelled them before term causing ADT to place a marker on the account that does not allow an Authorized Dealer to install monitoring services on account previously cancelled. Safe Haven was permitted to provide Builder Awareness services for $19.99 a month and advised the customer of this previously.
At this time, Safe Haven has issued a notice to the Affiliate Escalations team to reach out to the customer to address the complaint concerns and reiterate the information previously provided as to why we were unable to provide monitoring services. Safe Haven thanks the customer for their time, and we look forward to providing additional clarity.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.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 rejection. We understand the customer’s dissatisfaction with the previous response, but Safe Haven respectfully disagrees with the complainant’s characterization of the allegations. The information provided regarding cancellation efforts was provided directly from ADT. Safe Haven clarified our records do not reflect any cancellation within the designated time frame nor did ADT's. Additionally, Safe Haven has assisted the customer and attempted to have a member of our Affiliate Division Escalations team located at the corporate offices was notified to reach out to the customer to address concerns and the customer misidentified him as a call center representative and declined his efforts.
Further, Safe Haven’s Affiliate Escalation team member notified the technician manager that was onsite when Safe Haven visited the residence back in March 2025, and the technician manager advised he would be happy to reach out to the customer to address her concerns. Safe Haven kindly requests the customer to allow 48 business hours to reach out to her.
Safe Haven looks forward to helping provide additional clarity to the customer, and we thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLCCustomer Answer
Date: 06/27/2025
Complaint: 2*******
I am rejecting this response because:
I am meeting with a tech named Tim tomorrow 26 June 2025. He is supposed to connect my kitchen light, two auto plugs, my garage and install a wedge on my doorbell and check as to why the door bell doesn't work.I would like for you to address my request for a refund for (now) four months of monitor service since I was paying for a service I was not receiving. And refund for the monitor panel that I paid for because technician Chance purposely broke mine by breaking a solder on the motherboard.
Sincerely,
***** *******Initial Complaint
Date:06/20/2025
Type:Billing 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.
Safe Haven security is a third party authorized dealer of ADT. They have been to my home 12 times to “fix” issues with cameras and keypad door locks not working. I know it is the 12th time because they have it in their records. So do I and It’s never actually fixed though. As soon as they leave, we have yet another problem. We do not feel safe inside our own home because Safe Haven cannot seem to install properly and uses faulty equipment, which I’ve heard them say out loud, when they thought I wasn’t listening. They refuse to offer anything in return for our struggles. Not an extra camera, a motion sensor, or at minimum reduce our monthly costs. We have asked to be released from the contract without having to go the legal way, though it appears the legal route is the only option at this point.Business Response
Date: 06/23/2025
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, respectfully, Safe Haven disagrees with the customer’s characterization of events that have transpired. Safe Haven offers a three-day rescission period during which a customer may terminate the services before the full term of the Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”) without incurring any costs. A customer may terminate the account at anytime, however, if a customer chooses to cancel outside designated rescission period they will subject to the early termination fees outline within the Contract. (See page 5, section 2.)
Safe Haven acknowledges the customer’s frustrations and spoke with the customer directly about alternative viable options on June 20, 2023. During the conversation, the customer expressed her wishes to terminate services and opt for another provider. Safe Haven advised that while the issues she has expressed are not eligible to waive the early termination fees referenced, she may be eligible for the possibility of a contract buyout through another security company.
As a result, Safe Haven provided the customer with the quote for early termination fees amount and recommended that she contact the new company she was working with to see if they were open to covering the fee. The customer was sent a feedback form to document the issues of her concern for internal view and was advised she could request a specific representative when calling back in if she had any additional questions or concerns.
Given the above, Safe Haven is unwilling to release the customer from the associated early termination fees when terminating services early. Safe Haven has escalated this matter internally with Technician management, and we’d like to thank the customers for taking their time to detail their experience so that we may use this as an opportunity to improve our customer experience. If the customer would like to proceed with their cancellation request or has any questions, we kindly encourage her to call customer service at ************. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CST.
We appreciate your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Business Response
Date: 06/25/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Safe Haven appreciates the opportunity to acknowledge the customer’s concerns and wants to focus solely on their account in question. We want to clarify that any reference to other cases is not relevant in this matter. Our main focus is this customer's account.
While we acknowledge the customer’s dissatisfaction with the previous response, our decision remains the same. We are disappointed with the continued hate speech against our company after our continued efforts to help address the complaint concerns. Safe Haven understands our decision may be unfavorable to the customer, but if the customer would like to terminate the service, he will be subject to the Contract terms.
Safe Haven strives for customer satisfaction, and we are hopeful our technician management can help resolve the customer’s concerns. We have alerted technician management to contact the customer directly to help address their concerns. We acknowledge the customer no longer wants a business relationship, and should the customer wish to forgo Safe Haven’s resolution assistance we are happy to help the customer through the cancellation process. If the customer would like to proceed with their cancellation request or has any questions, we kindly encourage her to call customer service at ************. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CST.
We appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Customer Answer
Date: 06/26/2025
Complaint: 2*******
I am rejecting this response because: I am sincerely disappointed in Safe Haven, given your past record that anyone can look up at any time. I am not using hate speech, that’s an insult to my intelligence, I am simply repeating the same claims made by others that match our exact complaints which you have in fact been sued for before, several times for various reasons. An adequate window of time, like 30 days is more time decide if you like the system or not or if it functions properly or not properly. Three days is nothing when you think about the fact that you’re moving in while having security installed. In fact, one of your managers, ***** *****, told me to my face that he was ADT when he is not ADT. He pulled up in a personal vehicle, like all the rest, with ADT blown up all over his badge and shirt, while much smaller print used to say Safe Haven.
It is unbelievable that a company of this magnitude, with its past history considered, would not allow one single extremely unsatisfied customer out of a contract. This is pure greed on the part of Safe Haven. How comfortable would anyone be in their home when the same security company has had to come out 12 times in the last 8 months? Their corporate greed is what forces people to pay massive amounts of money to get out or are stuck because they don’t have the money to pay it let alone hire a lawyer. We have access to our family attorney who we are considering consulting with.
Sincerely,
****** *****Initial Complaint
Date:06/18/2025
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 had the security system installed in November 2024 as recommended by my mortgage company (******* ********) at no charge and was not advised/explained about a cancellation penalty. The security door handle and security pad on my back door has never worked properly and two weeks ago the door handle fell off into my hands leaving me with no access to enter my home, contacted ADT & Safe Haven to be advised it would be a couple of days or longer before they could get someone out to repair and I told them that was unacceptable. Safe Haven sent a repair technician out and was here probably two hours trying to repair the door handle but had no screw to repair properly(today is June 18, 2025) and it’s been over a week since they were here to repair the door handle and I finally called them 3+ days ago and they said they had ordered screws from Amazon and we’re being delivered that day and they would be out that day and I have not seen them yet. I’ve contacted them three times this week and asked to cancel my contract because of all of this situation and not being able to even have a security system and they advise. I have to pay a cancellation fee and I refuse to pay a cancellation fee.. I am a widow and I think this is horrible to be put in this situation.Business Response
Date: 06/19/2025
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. First and foremost, Safe Haven would like to issue an apology for any inconvenience or frustrations endured throughout this experience. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service, and we are committed to addressing any of the issues outlined within the complaint.
Safe Haven wants to assure the Better Business Bureau that we appreciate the customer’s feedback and look forward to resolving this matter quickly. After reviewing the account records, Safe Haven has been unable to locate any evidence to support the customer’s allegations. Safe Haven understands the importance of full transparency of the Alarm Services Contract (“the Contract”). To further support this, a customary rescission period is provided to ensure the customer is given ample opportunity to review the terms and conditions. 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. In the event that the customer fails to read those terms, it does not negate the terms being provided.
As a result, when the customer signed they read and understood the terms of the Contract, this included the rescission period designated within its own page. The customer had every right to exercise their right to terminate the monitoring services without early termination fees but failed to do so. While we acknowledge the customer’s wishes to terminate the monitoring services, Safe Haven is unable to waive the associated fees subject when terminating the Contract prior to full term.If the customer would like to move forward with termination the services, she will be subject to the early termination fees outlined within the Contract. (See page 5, section 2)
Safe Haven strives for excellent customer service, and we deeply empathize with the customer’s circumstances. In efforts to provide excellent customer service within the bounds of the Contract, Safe Haven has escalated this matter internally within the Affiliate division. A member of Affiliate’s escalation team will be contacting the customer directly to discuss their concerns in detail and work towards finding a resolution between both parties. We ask that the customer allows 24 to 48 business hours to hear from management. We thank the customer for their patience throughout this process and look forward to speaking with the customer soon.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.Initial Complaint
Date:06/05/2025
Type:Billing 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.
Canceled service less than 6 months of initiating service ( May 6th 2025) and I’ve been billed the cancellation fee despite canceling within the advertised grace period and I’ve been billed additional months after cancellation. I’ve tried to contact them as well as Safehaven to reach a resolution without success. I’m looking to confirm cancellation and recoup any monies spent post cancellation.Business Response
Date: 06/05/2025
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: 06/05/2025
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 allegations
seriously, and as a result, we have thoroughly investigated this matter and
would like to take this opportunity to provide additional clarity.
After reviewing the Alarm Services Contract “the Contract”,
Safe Haven has not identified any evidence to substantiate the customer’s
allegations. The customer entered into an Alarm Services Contract (“the
Contract”) on April 23, 2025. When the customer signed the contract, they
acknowledged understanding the rescission period details on pages 10 & 11,
that explicitly state the last date to cancel without early termination fees
was midnight of April 26, 2025, which is contradictory to the customer’s
remarks alleging a six-month cancellation time frame is advertised.
Additionally, 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
rescission period utilized to enforce a cancellation without early termination
fees and the terms related to early termination. The customer was sent a copy of the Contract to the designated
email address on file the moment it was signed with time stamp and date
analytics. Page 5 paragraph 2, explicitly expresses that if the customer
terminates the Contract during the initial 36-month term they will be responsible
for paying 75% of the remaining total monthly service charges. This documentation
further undercuts the allegations made within the complaint.
As a result, Safe Haven is unable to allow the customer to
cancel without an early termination fee or issues any refunds. The customer was provided all
necessary information upfront and failed to exercise their right to cancel without
an early termination fee within the designated time. Safe Haven values customer
satisfaction and although the customer no longer wants a business relationship,
we are happy to help assist the customer with their cancellation request.
Customers may cancel 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 of the Contract referenced above. The
customer may contact us directly at 844-413-1920, Monday through Friday 8AM to
7PM central time. Should the customer be unable to reach us by phone, they may
also contact us by email at *******************************.
Thank you for your time and your
consideration.
Sincerely,Safe Haven Security Services, LLC.
Initial Complaint
Date:05/29/2025
Type:Billing 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.
Portland Branch
Door to door salesman ******* sold us a package that didn't materialize. Said we would recieve $15/month off insurance to offset rate down to ~$50/month. The insurance company offer no such discount, but of course the deal he was running was for that day only (classic high pressure tactics). Hardware listing/prices/funcionality were misrepresented between salesman and installers, and I was even told by the tech manager that is by design. Salesman told us there was a 6 month money back guarantee if we weren't happy with the service, so after having the system less than a week, I call serivce department to cancel and they tell me that the guarantee is only for hardware related issues pending multiple stipulations, and that I had missed the 3 day cancellation grace period (which salesman did NOT disclose) by 24 hours, and was unwilling to help at all, and told me the only thing I could do was pay ~$1700 to terminate the contract. When I went back to salesman he refused to help, and when I pointed out that he misrepsented multiple aspects of this sale, he said it wasn't his problem that is wasn't worth explaining how the actual cancellation policy works because "You're only a small percentage of our buisness", and promptly stopped communcating. Really shameful tactics, and even the tech employed there and ADT corpoate expressed frustration at this culture.Business Response
Date: 05/30/2025
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 frustration this may have caused the
customer, as we strive for an excellent customer. Safe Haven does not condone
the alleged behavior, nor does it reflect the standards we require our
employees to uphold.In efforts to provide a resolution
to this matter, our customer service team will be reaching out to the customer to
help process a cancellation without any early termination fees. During this
process, a return trip appointment will be scheduled to collect the remainder
of the equipment provided by Safe Haven. We kindly request the customer allow
24-48 business hours for our customer service team to contact the customer to
complete this process.
Safe Haven appreciates the
customer’s understanding, and we are hopeful our efforts will help repair the
relationship. We value customer satisfaction and look forward to helping honor
the customer’s request. Once again, we appreciate the customer's patience and thank
you for your understanding through this process.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLCCustomer Answer
Date: 06/01/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:
48 hours have passed and I've received no contact from ADT/Safe Haven, by phone or email. I will be satisfied with your proposed solution only if Safe Haven actually reaches out (obviously), the contract is cancelled with no fees, and if Safe Haven is repossessing the equipment (some of which I paid for out of pocket and the rest was covered by a voucher to onboard us), I am refunded everything I have paid to Safe Haven including hardware costs out of pocket for the equipment you are taking back, minus one month's fee which I am willing to allow you to retain in good faith.I was told by your install tech the hardware I bought belonged to me and not Safe Haven, another thing you should probably clarify with future customers going forward.
Please contact me by phone or email urgently, I just want to get this resolved.
Sincerely,
***** ******Business Response
Date: 06/02/2025
Dear Better Business Bureau,
Please accept this as Safe Haven Security Services, LLC’s (“Safe Haven”) formal response to the rejection response submitted by the customer. Safe Haven advised “24-48 business hours” in our response Friday, May 30, 2025. As a result, the customer may be contacted no later than Tuesday, June 3, 2025.We hope this helps clarify any confusion from our previous response. A member of our customer support team will be reaching out to assist the customer with the cancellation process. Safe Haven thanks the customer for their patience and understanding while we work towards an amicable resolution for both parties.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Security Services, LLC
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