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Customer Complaints Summary
- 99 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 50 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:03/28/2024
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.
This has been a billing issue since it took over ICU Protection. When I had ICU Protection there were no issues. So I moved July 2022 to new address about a block or two away from the previous address. ICU took down my old camera and installed the new ones a few days later. The previous homeowners had Viviant Security. The two guys who came and installed my camera system took my Viviant Security box without asking me if I needed it. The previous homeowners told me the equipment was paid in full so I didn’t need to buy equipment. Since I already had ICU Protection and was in a “contract” .. I stuck with them. I called the company and messaged the guy asking where my Viviant box was and I received no reply.
Securitas has now taking over ICU Protection. I called to make payments on the account and the lady told me that I had to provide my banking information over the phone to her or send a payment in the mail. Now this is 2024 well 2022 at the time.. we all use technology so why is there not a system in place for us customers to pay our bill and view our account (paid, unpaid, equipment cost). So needless to say. I sent the payment via mail. I never received a text, call or anything stating my account was paid or balance. Seems sketchy and weird. I called in January 2023 because we had a critical alert and we were not home. Guess what? The went to the old address. The equipment was moved and installed at my new address. So they lady had me send in some paperwork to update the address. It took a three months for them to update the address. How I know? I called every other day like I didn’t have nothing else to do. Once finally updated in April 2023, I spoke to a lady and asked to a billing adjustment. She claimed that she would send a request for billing adjustments and get back with me. I haven’t heard anything still and I’ve called several times. No one answers the phone. The system panel has been black since August 2023. No one answers the phone to cancel.Customer Answer
Date: 03/28/2024
Spoke to the manager ***** today. He is going to look into for me. The was unable to locate my account. he said usually he could see the accounts that are being transferred but not mines. I was not in there system. Yet I have $1,200 past due bill. They have not sent me any past due letters, emails, or attempted to call me but yet still bills me every month. My security system has been brought three times.. first ICU Protection, Stanley Security, and now Securitas Technology. I do understand that Securitas Technology may not be all at fault. I didn’t find that out till today speaking with *****. Before I got to the manager, they provided with Stanley Security number and it was mid day.. the voice mail said call during normal business hours 8am-5pm. I can’t even reach anyone to cancel my service. Per Securitas Technology, they are unable to access any account information as the billing department hasn’t transferred to them yet from Stanley. Stantley Security NEVER answers the phone no matter the time yet I’m still being billed. I hope all this makes sense because it definitely doesn’t for me. I need my bill adjusted correctly and this system cancelled.Business Response
Date: 04/02/2024
We are in receipt of the complaint. Please allow 5-7 business days for us to provide a thorough response to the client.Business Response
Date: 04/15/2024
Hello Ms. *****. I have attached the most recent invoice and confirmation of completed service in December 2022. Please confirm that you have both this updated invoice as well as the emails regarding close of the service ticket. I will have ***** * from our team reach out to you the week of 4.15.24 to gather any more info to satisfy this claim.
Best,
***** *
Initial Complaint
Date:03/27/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was a customer of Securitas Technology (formerly Stanley Security) for my home alarm system. On 7/31/2023, I cancelled my contract with them and switched to SimpliSafe. I completed the online cancellation form, during which I learned that I had to give Securitas a 30-day notice of cancellation. I received an email from Securitas on 8/5/2023, confirming that my cancellation was approved and would be effective 8/31/2023. Securitas had already withdrawn, via ETF from my checking account, maintenance and monitoring charges for the months of August, September and October 2023, in the amount of $87.00. I contacted Securitas to ask when I would receive a refund for the September and October charges, and was told in early September 2023 that it would take 4-6 weeks. By my estimation, they owe me $58.00 for the two months in question. I have been trying, since October of 2023 to get my refund, to no avail. Securitas has been often non-responsive and, when I do get their attention, they have made me jump through hoops (filling out a new ACH form; showing proof of payment; etc.). I got a response in early March when I said that I would have no choice but to contact the BBB about this issue, but they have gone radio-silent yet again. I understand that it is not a lot of money, but it is MY money and they owe me a refund for the two months that I paid for, but did not receive, maintenance and monitoring services. Virtually all of my communication with Securitas has been in writing (thankfully), so I have uploaded some key pieces of correspondence for your review, which should provide you with names, dates and promises. I hope this helps, but I am more than willing to fill in any additional information you deem necessary. Thank you!Business Response
Date: 05/02/2024
We have issued the refund of $58 back to the account. Please allow 6-8 weeks for this to cycle through our invoice process. We will consider this matter closed.Customer Answer
Date: 05/05/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. My checking account was debited $58 on May 3, 2024, which is the amount I was owed, and had been requesting from Securitas for eight months. Thank you so much to the BBB for your advocacy on my behalf; I suspect this would never have been resolved without your assistance.******* *******
Initial Complaint
Date:02/28/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising 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.
In November of 2021 we had a security system installed in our home by ** ** ***** which was absorbed by Securitas. On January 18, 2024, one of our security panels went dark and thus created an issue for us in trying to disarm the system. A service technician came on January 19, 2024, and was in our house for 3.5 hours. He told us he had no idea what the problem was, but he hung around making phone calls and looking into his device. He did tell us that the installation was not done properly from two years ago. The panel where he did his checks was on the wall out in the open with easy access. He did admit he had been doing this for about one year. When we called in to make this appointment for the service tech, we asked if this was a warranty call, or if we would be charged, and how much. The agent in the office told us that the service tech would be able to tell us, but that was untrue. The service tech had no idea, and the accounting office would be able to tell us. When I told the tech that this process was wrong and deceptive, he admitted that this wasn’t the first time he had heard that. The tech said he thought the process was “sketchy”. When the gentleman left, he said he still did not know if the equipment would have another problem as he could not pinpoint an issue. He said that we might have to pay for a new $400 panel. When we checked online we saw that Securitas had issued a bill for $455 to be taken out of our bank account. We have made a few telephone calls and did speak with a person in *** ****** who said she could not do anything about our complaint but said she would email both district and regional managers to have them call us back. Over two weeks later we are still waiting for a call. This whole process is deceptive and fraudulent, and the individual who came to our house was inept, simply ran up a bill. The worst of it all is that my wife and I, senior citizens, do not feel safe in our home. We are hoping BBB can help remedy this wrongdoing.Business Response
Date: 04/04/2024
[[BBB transcription via voicemail]]
The business has stated the complaint has been resolved with the consumer.
Customer Answer
Date: 04/10/2024
We am rejecting this response because: we are still waiting on Securitas to follow through with reimbursement. We have been speaking with ******* of Securitas. Today we informed her that reimbursements of $455 for service call and monitoring fees of $58.26 are yet to be received. She is checking into this and will call us with an update by Friday this week, April 12, 2024. She said we should count on 30 days for processing which will occur tomorrow, April 11, 2024. We will keep you informed about our complaint. Thank you!Business Response
Date: 04/22/2024
Please find the attached document confirming the cancellation of T&M related to this account.Customer Answer
Date: 04/23/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. Hopefully, the monthly monitoring fee of $58.26 will also cease. I appreciate Jasmine's efforts to resolve this issue.Initial Complaint
Date:01/20/2024
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.
I have been being billed by Securitas Technology for months. In addition to a montly fee of 11.75 they sent a bill for over 300.00.
They are an alarm company who bought out ******* ******** and took over our account. When we had a fire in our home they failed to contact the fire department directly, which is what we paid them for.
I have tried for months to cancel my service but no one answers the phone. The part of the company who monitors alarms did answer the phone, and multiple employees there tried to help me and said many many customers are having the same problems.
I would simply like to contact someone to cancel may account and stop the billing.
Thank you for your hlep.Business Response
Date: 06/27/2024
This customer was contacted and the account was cancelled as requested, and back dated to the original requested date.Initial Complaint
Date:01/10/2024
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 Wednesday, December 27, 2023, I called Securitas Technology to resolve my alarm monitoring bill and had to wait approximately 10-15 minutes for someone to answer my call. This was after I sent them an email the week before and never received any prompt response.
Upon Mr. **** ***** finally answering my call, I advised him that I recently received a bill and promptly paid the bill as i always do (check number **** in the amount of $111.00 that was cashed by their company on 12/11/23), but noticed after that Securitas messed up on the bill and the invoice was dated January 2021. Upon telling Mr. ***** that I also received an additional bill that was dated for 12/01/23 and if he could apply the payment that was already made for the incorrect billing date to the new bill, Mr. ***** refused and said that I had to call back when I received the new bill. I asked Mr. ***** a second time if his company could apply my previous payment to the new bill because I did not want to have to wait on the phone again another 10-15 minutes, and he once again refused.
I am extremely disappointed that this company took over my former alarm monitoring company (******* ********** ******** *********) and cannot provide adequate services when they messed up on my billing!Business Response
Date: 06/19/2025
The incorrect invoice was canceled and the payment with check **** was applied to invoice **********.Customer Answer
Date: 06/25/2025
I am rejecting this response because:
The invoice that Securitas Technology Corporation is referring to and cancelled, was for a December 2023 billing statement. Until today, 6/24/25, they continue to send me billing statements in the amount of $116.00 which includes $5.00 in sales tax (see recent billing statement dated 6/01/25).
I need to be assured that they will no longer send me billing statements in the amount of $116.00 and will be sending me ALL future billing statements in the amount of $111.00!
Thank you!
Customer Answer
Date: 06/25/2025
[[BBB transcription via duplicate complaint, see attachments]]
Problem:
Aloha, I have tried many times to explain to Securitas Technology Corporation, that utility companies in the State of Hawaii do not charge sales taxes for services, but they keep ignoring me and send me billing statements that include sales tax. When I previously spoke to one of their customer representatives (**** *****) about the sales tax, he confirmed that I should not be getting charged for any sales tax and advised that they would adjust my bills. Until today, June 20, 2025, Securitas Technology Corporation continues to include sales tax on all of my billing statements. My first alarm company when I resided in Ewa Beach was Custom House (Sears Security Systems), then Customs Security System, then Alarm Center, then Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., and none of them ever charged any sales tax (see my last billing statement from Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. before Securitas Technology took over). I am also including my latest billing statement from Securitas Technology Corporation and am respectfully requesting that they stop sending me billing statements that include sales tax! Respectfully submitted, Keith T. Kagehiro
Desired Resolution:
Billing AdjustmentBusiness Response
Date: 06/30/2025
The customer's statement about the sales tax in Hawaii was submitted for review by our tax team and I will email him with an answer once they get back to me.Customer Answer
Date: 07/01/2025
I am rejecting this response because:
Initially, I was charged $116.23 by Stanley Convergent which included tax on 12/17/19 (see initial bill).After contacting ***** ***** of Stanley Convergent Accounting Department on 03/03/20, to advise her that Hawaii residents do not pay any sales tax for services rendered to any of our utility companies here in Hawaii and that we also should not be assessed any sales tax for alarm services, she advised that she had to contact the IT Department and find out why I was still being assessed taxes on my account (see Re- Tax on Alarm Bill).
On 05/28/20, I received the correct bill in the amount of $111.00 (see correct billing).
Business Response
Date: 07/07/2025
The customer is complaining about the same issue again, and I can't provide an adequate response without the input of the taxes team. I have followed up with them but I still don't have an answer.Customer Answer
Date: 07/23/2025
I am rejecting this response because:
it’s really sad that they can’t provide an answer to my complaint!
Initial Complaint
Date:01/07/2024
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore 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.
Ever since this company (Securitas) bought out our security contractor (*********), I have been unable to contact them regarding a non-functioning alarm system for our second home in ****. The system died at the beginning of 2023. I was only able to receive service in July after multiple attempts to contact them via phone. (Their customer service is managed in ******** , ***** ******* and no managers are ever reachable.) The service tech told us the system was not repairable. They continue to bill me and there is no response to multiple emails regarding the recurring charges.Initial Complaint
Date:12/06/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore 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 8/15/23, I submitted a request through Securitas' online portal to cancel my home alarm service effective 9/15/23, which was assigned case number ********. Despite follow up phone calls with customer service representative ******* ***** on 10/6/23 and and **** on 10/31/23, the service was canceled and I have continued to be billed for the service.
On 11/1/23, I submitted a second request to have the service canceled, which was assigned case number ********. On 11/20/23, I spoke with customer service representative **** who assured me that the service would be canceled effective 12/1/23. Despite this assurance, on 12/2/23, I received another bill, this time covering the period 12/1/23 through 12/31/23. The bills are set up via an auto-pay system and I am unable to stop them through my bank.
On 12/4/23, I made three attempts to contact someone via telephone, spending a total of 78 minutes on hold, without anyone picking up. After that, I sent an email to ******************************** with a copy of the 11/1/23 cancelation request informing them that if I did not receive a response by the end of the day 12/5/23, I would file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. With no response from Securitas, I am contacting you.
I want my service canceled per my request from back on 8/15/23, which should have been effective 9/15/23. I also would like a refund of $139.97 for the time period after 9/15/23.Initial Complaint
Date:12/05/2023
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
This is a corrupt business that works in a very corrupt practice of billing without providing services. I have not had services with them and they are now billing for months THEIR monitoring team tells me I am cancelled so they are fraudulently billing me. They now say I need to cancel which I did but bills keep arriving and customer service is useless as they say too bad you owe. I never signed up for them and nor do I want their service. Once I cancelled they said there would be someone that reaches out to me, Has not happened nor do I expect it to happen. Stop billing for services that you do not provide. Credit and eliminate all outstanding balances owed as they are fraudulent charges. ***Initial Complaint
Date:11/03/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We are the ******** ****** ** ******* and we use ******* Security (now Securitas Technologies) to secure our building. We pay them a monthly fee to service our badge readers at our entrances and also paid them a hefty fee to install some more readers as we are expanding our school. Getting them to come out install the new readers was like pulling teeth as it seems the company is going through a merger and the division of work seems unclear in their organization. They finally finished installing the new readers, but the last task was removing a reader and replacing it at a different location. They have had the reader removed for months now, but every attempt I have made to get an update on when it will be reinstalled has fallen on deaf ears. I have called my way up the company and reached Branch Manager **** *******, but even he is now avoiding my calls and giving me vague responses like, "Let me look into that for you," with no follow up. I am very frustrated, as are my teachers and we really would just like this badge reader reinstalled.Initial Complaint
Date:08/07/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
This complaint deals with corrupt billing practices. I previously had Alarm Monitoring by TransAlarm. I last paid them $462.14 for coverage between May 2019 - April 2020. Prior to year end 2019, I notified TransAlarm that I was cancelling their monitoring. I totally disconnect their system by removing power, battery, and phone.
In January 2020 I received a letter informing me that Securitas Electronic Security had acquired the assets of TransAlarm. Shortly thereafter, a Securitas monitoring agent called me. She informed me that my alarm system was offline. I told her that was correct as the system had been shut down and I did not have alarm coverage with them as I had previously cancelled with TransAlarm. She thanked me and said she would update my file.
In April 2020, I received an Alarm Monitoring invoice from Securitas for the period of May 2020 - April 2021. I called Securitas and, again, informed them that I had cancelled with TransAlarm and had disconnected their system. As the system was no longer in service, there was nothing for them to monitor. They said I needed to notify them by email. I emailed the address provided, ********************** on 4/27/2020. The email read "Please accept this email as formal notice of my Alarm Monitoring contract cancellation. Customer: **** ******** Acct ID: ***-*** Master Contract: **********".
Since that time I continued to receive invoices for 5/2020-4/2021, 5/2021-4/2022, and 5/2022-4/2023. Each time I have called them and let them know the info above. Now they have engaged a collection agency to whom I wrote the above explanation as to why I was not paying. I don't know if this is a case of lack of Due Diligence on their part in the acquisition. In reviewing the BBB and other complaint websites, I found that this type of corrupt, predatory billing practice has been common for them.
Please help to close this erroneous billing by Securitas. Thank you. *******
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