Re: ADT agreed to pay slightly more than $2 million

["alarman" <thatsallfolksl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just Looking wrote:
> The FTC on Wednesday announced multimillion-dollar penalties against
> three companies -- lender Ameriquest Mortgage Co., adjustable bed
> seller Craftmatic Industries Inc., and home alarm firm ADT Security
> Services -- for violations of the Do Not Call list rules.
>
> ADT agreed to pay slightly more than $2 million to settle charges
> that two of its authorized dealers -- Alarm King and Direct Security
> Services -- placed telemarketing calls to consumers on the (do not
> call) list. While ADT did not place the calls, the FTC held it
> responsible for the marketing tactics of its affiliates.
>
> http://redtape.msnbc.com/2007/11/ftc-rings-up--1.html

Great. Now if only ADT would be held accountable for the shoddy installation
and service practices of its affiliates.

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