Someone at the Door?

Check That It's Brinks Home™

You may see Sales Representatives in your neighborhood helping homeowners explore smart home security. Here’s how to confirm someone’s affiliated with Brinks Home if they visit your home.

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Verify a Sales Rep or Technician

Authorized Sales Reps and Dealers, along with Installation Technicians, carry certified badges displaying a photo, ID number, and QR code.

Verify Rep

Enter the 6-digit ID number:

Brinks Home technician walking a homeowner through her smart home security options at the kitchen counter

Personalized Guidance

Customized security starts with our experts assessing your home and making recommendations based on your needs. They’ll show you how to use everything, so you feel confident and secure.

Brinks Home technician installing a video doorbell camera at the front of a home

Professional Installation

Bringing equipment and expertise, our licensed technicians make setup stress-free. After your system is installed and connected to our Alarm Response Center, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is protected 24/7.

Signs to Watch For

Making untrue claims about Brinks Home, such as:

“Brinks Home is going out of business.”

“Brinks Home merged with another security provider.”
Attempting to access your system or making false claims about your account, such as:

“Your equipment is outdated and your home won't be protected.”

“Your contract is expiring—here's a new one to sign.”
Offering suspicious upgrades or changes to your equipment, such as:

“I can add you to this list to get a free system.”

“Your panel needs to be replaced.”
Using high-pressure tactics and a false sense of urgency so you act quickly, such as:

“You need to sign this contract today.”

“Your system needs this upgrade now.”

Signs to Watch For

Making untrue claims about Brinks Home, such as:

“Brinks Home is going out of business.”

“Brinks Home merged with another security provider.”
Attempting to access your system or making false claims about your account, such as:

“Your equipment is outdated and your home won't be protected.”

“Your contract is expiring—here's a new one to sign.”
Offering suspicious upgrades or changes to your equipment, such as:

“I can add you to this list to get a free system.”

“Your panel needs to be replaced.”
Using high-pressure tactics and a false sense of urgency so you act quickly, such as:

“You need to sign this contract today.”

“Your system needs this upgrade now.”
Brinks Home Sales Representative walking through a neighborhood in a branded uniform

Do’s and Don’ts: Safety Tips

Do check a Rep’s badge and verify their ID number.

Don't disclose account information without confirming affiliation.

Do your due diligence before making any decisions.

Don't feel pressured to take immediate action.

Do contact us if something seems suspicious.

Don't believe false claims about Brinks Home or your account.

Suspect a Door-To-Door Scam? Report It.

If you think you may have encountered deceptive sales activity, call us at 469.391.5734 or submit a report below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Brinks Home do door-to-door sales?

    Yes. Brinks Home partners with home security Sales Representatives and Dealers across the US. Spring and summer are common times for door-to-door sales activity.

  • Authorized Sales Representatives and Dealers—as well as Installation Technicians—carry certified badges displaying a photo, ID number, and QR code. Before taking any steps or disclosing information, you can confirm they are affiliated with Brinks Home by entering their 5- or 6-digit badge number at the top of this page.

  • If you are unable to verify a Sales Rep or Installation Technician, or if they do not have proper credentials, call Brinks Home at 469.391.5734 to submit a report. If you notice any other suspicious activity or communications (such as text messages), or if you are unsure whether it’s from Brinks Home, our team can help verify it for you. Learn more about how to protect yourself from potential home security scams.

  • Brinks Home Sales Reps are independent contractors and agents authorized to represent and sell Brinks Home security products and services under our license, including through door-to-door sales. Brinks Home also partners with security and alarm monitoring Dealers who may operate independent businesses that use our products and services. To learn more about partnering with Brinks Home as a Sales Rep or Dealer, visit BHX.Brinkshome.com.

  • Typically, Brinks Home does not contact customers to offer equipment upgrades. In some cases, however, older equipment or equipment from a previous alarm monitoring provider may need to be replaced or upgraded to work with our monitoring service. If you’re unsure whether an upgrade offer is legitimate, contact Brinks Home to verify it. If you’d like to add equipment or explore new products for your system, our team can help.