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Customer ReviewsforFrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC
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Review from Kimberly C
1 star07/03/2024
DO NOT GET FRONTPOINT if you actually want to get what you are paying for I've been paying frontpoint every month since 2016 consistently. I was informed in 2023 that they had not received any communication from my box SINCE 2017! So basically I have been paying EVERY MONTH for something I could buy at ********** once. When I received this information, I canceled my account. Magically, they did not process my cancellation and STILL CHARGED ME FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. I received phone calls when my debit card number changed or when my bank account was hacked and they weren't getting their money. But NEVER received a call to let me know that they were not receiving communication from my security system. When I just called to cancel AGAIN and see if I could be reimbursed, *********************, the supervisor literally told me it was MY FAULT for not checking to see if they were receiving communication from my system although I HAD NO IDEA THE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMMUNICATING. Canceling is a joke. Everything is YOUR FAULT. But...they will make sure they get their money from you every single month. There's better security companies out there. USE THEM INSTEADReview from Gatlin C
1 star06/19/2024
Do not work with this company. Called when moved to cancel services. Wanted to charge a huge cancellation fee because under contract. I said, I would just pay the services until contract was over. Over 1 year of paying for services with no usage. Called to cancel after not being under contract. Then a million steps to close and they inform me I am required to give them a 30 day notice so I will have to pay another month. All after trying to persuade me to stay with them. DO NOT fall for them. They make you be indentured to them. If they offered a good and fair service, they would not require such procedures.Review from Chelsey G
1 star06/05/2024
Super shady company that forced you to go through a million steps to cancel their service. Very predatory and scammy.Review from Desiree S
1 star05/20/2024
We had a man banging on our door, yelling and gesturing, at 12:30 at night, and the doorbell security camera recorded NONE of it. Police were called, and when we tried to bring up the footage, we found that there was nothing.When we contacted FrontPoint, we were told it was our fault, since our sensitivity settings were too low.The same sensitivity settings that routinely pick up our flag waving in the breeze, but somehow couldn't pick up a human moving and screaming right in front of it.So, the system failed us completely when we needed it, but we're locked into a contract for another year and would have to pay another $800 to get out of it. There was zero accountability or concern from this supposed security firm that we've been with for years.They just don't care that their product didn't work.Review from DAYNA J
1 star04/15/2024
I was told by *********** that I had a certain day to pay the account, when in turned they had already turned me over to collections, and also they did not give me credit for the merchandise I returned to them. My Account # ******Review from Sara G
1 star03/16/2024
FrontPoint Security's cancellation practices are the shadiest I have ever experienced. I have been a customer for 11 years. My three-year contract expired in June 2016, and I am now a month-to-month customer. I sold my home this month (March 2024) and wanted to cancel my service. Notice of cancellation must be provided in writing, but the FrontPoint website does not provide any information on how to cancel. The "How do I cancel my FrontPoint Service" FAQ questions page results in a 404 (page not found) error. I called customer service on March 2 at 4:16 p.m. EST to cancel my service. Despite customer service hours being advertised as 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. EST, the phone system said I was calling outside of normal business hours. I completed the automated prompts over the phone to cancel and received an email link with a form to fill out to cancel service, which I filled out immediately. That form then required me to schedule a callback from FrontPoint. Because of my work schedule, I could not schedule a callback until March 15. A FrontPoint representative called me on March 15 at 1:07 p.m. That representative, however, would not cancel my service over the phone. She sent me yet another email, which I had to reply to expressing clear intent to cancel my service despite already completing the online form. I repeatedly asked for my complaint to be escalated to a supervisor, but the rep refused to do so. Furthermore, FrontPoint will be charging me for a final month of service, and though I had been paying a discounted rate of $21.19, I will be charged $45.57 for the final month of service per the email I received. The rep did not disclose that amount to me during the phone call on March 15. It remains to be seen whether my service will now be canceled. I will be reaching out to my credit card company and a lawyer if it isn't.Review from STEFANIE R
1 star02/05/2024
Not releasing me from contract even though core equipment (smoke and heat sensor) replacement not available. Expecting me to buy out the contract at 80%! False alarms, no alarms etc. After equipment failure.FrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC Response
02/22/2024
To Whom It May Concern,
Frontpoint takes all customer complaints seriously and is always willing to review any complaint to ensure it is properly resolved for the customer. In this case we found the following pertinent information:
This customer did need to replace one of their smoke detectors as of the end of January and was informed that we were out of stock. We do understand the frustration of the product being out of stock and appreciate patience as we work to refill the stock as soon as possible.
The customer did then call and request to speak to a supervisor one week later in order to try and be let out of their contract. Despite the smoke detector being out of warranty and not part of their contract with us that was signed in July 2023 we did offer to reduce their contract termination from 80% to 60% of the remaining months. They did decline the reduction in their contract but the offer stands should they change their mind.
Thanks,
Frontpoint Security
Voice of the Customer DepartmentReview from Je E
1 star01/26/2024
Every single complaint you will read on this page, and there are 175 of them, also applies to our experience with this horrible company. Look at the Customer Review Rating over on the right, 1.1 stars. Your equipment will break and become obsolete. The company will not even monitor your home. They won't call you if someone breaks in or if you have a fire. When you remove their equipment and toss it in the garbage they won't even know. When you think you canceled services they will continue to bill you without telling you they are doing it. Then when you finally confirm the cancel they will demand next month's payment before canceling it. It's unbelievable. Save yourself the frustration and run far, far away from this company.FrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC Response
02/21/2024
To Whom It May Concern,
Frontpoint takes all complaints seriously and is always willing to review any customer situation to ensure we are providing the best service. After review we do wish to provide the following pertinent information:
Frontpoint's technical support is available 7 days a week from 8am-11pm EST on the weekdays and 10am-7pm on the weekdays. While we understand the desire to have a technical issue that occurs late at night resolved immediately, our hours are based on the number of calls that we receive at different times of the day. With the extremely low number of customers that call in after our existing hours it is not reasonable for us to spend the resources that would be required to keep our technical support staffed overnight.
As for the cancellation, it was verified that our representative did not respond to the email from the customer on 1/3/24 where they claimed they been promised they wouldn't have to pay for December. It has since been verified that this was not promised by any Frontpoint representative. However, when receiving the further communication from them on 1/19/23 we did decide to waive the balance anyways as a courtesy for the previous missed communication. The account was fully closed and no money was required from the customer.
As the situation was resolved according to the request of the complaint, we have attempted to reach out to verify that there wasn't any further needs for the customer. However, they have not responded to us. Frontpoint considers this matter closed.
Thanks,
Frontpoint Security
Voice of the Customer DepartmentFrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC Response
02/21/2024
To Whom It May Concern,
The reviews #409290/409226 are for the same customer and a single situation. We are dedicated to providing quality service and wish to provide the following details for this customer's situation:
This customer decided to stop using their service with us in 2021. We have spoken with them prior to them writing this review and confirmed that they never made any attempt to reach out to us or cancel the account in any fashion. When they called us for the first time in January we did offer to waive the normal final months payment. Their dissatisfaction came from them wanting us to waive the payments for previous months which was not reasonable as they made no effort to notify us of any desire to close the account.
As to any other claims they imply, there were no technical issues with the system at any point and there are notifications sent out at the time of the system being unplugged. Additionally we did attempt to reach out via phone to notify the customer of system upgrades and sent notification of new system features, all of which would indicate that the account was still active.
Thanks,
Frontpoint Security
Voice of the Customer DepartmentReview from BN
1 star01/08/2024
I have been a monthly paying customer for several years. The company has a supply chain issue and cannot supply me with a replacement smoke alarm: After many efforts and too many calls, I was able to connect with a customer service person to explain to me why I am getting a 'tamper' warning on my alarm. First they told me to buy new batteries. More time, new batteries, no change. Then I was told I need to replace it. The alarm I have is not eligible for free replacements, no problem, I will pay but, the company cannot get inventory to replace it. Its been over 4 months. They have shifted the date back and didn't even notify me that it would take at least 2 more months. How can an alarm company not have any alarms!? There is very little service supporting this DIY company. There are several competing companies with better technology and better customer reviews.FrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC Response
01/22/2024
To Whom It May Concern,
Frontpoint values customer feedback and is always dedicated to providing the best service. We do understand the frustration the customer feels with our smoke detectors currently being out of stock. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused while we work as fast as we can to get more in stock for our customers. This customer, amongst others that are waiting, will be notified as soon as the smoke detectors are available again.
Thanks,
Frontpoint Security
Voice of the Customer DepartmentReview from Larry P
1 star12/13/2023
Cancelled my service a month ago and began to get calls for a late payment. Apparently there cancellation process does not work and it didn't go through. Called again and was billed an additional $50 before I could cancel. I would definitely try another security company.FrontPoint Security Solutions, LLC Response
12/22/2023
To Whom It May Concern,
Frontpoint takes all customer complaints seriously and is always willing to review any complaint to ensure it is properly resolved for the customer. In this case we found the following pertinent information:
This customer did initially call to close their account on 11/27/23. Frontpoint does require a 30 day notice with one final month's payment for a normal cancellation. When the customer accessed our online cancellation portal their account had not yet been paid for November. Their payment method did deny the second of the two payments required and thus the cancellation did not get completed. The customer then called again on 12/13/23 after receiving notification of the account being past due for December. We did immediately backdate their cancellation to correct it for them thus them needing to pay for December still.
After receiving this complaint we did listen to the initial cancellation call from November and found that the representative did not follow our policy on transparency and did not explain the 30 day notice requirement. This led to the confusion of the customer believing they only needed to make the one payment and them being upset at being required to make another payment in December. We understand the frustration this caused and have decided to refund the customer. However, while we have attempted to reach out to the customer to issue them a refund they have not responded so that we can confirm the payment method to issue it to. They have been provided direct contact information so that they may reach back out when it is convenient for them.
Thanks,
Frontpoint Security
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