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Jose Mena Diaz Miami, FL
STAY AWAY!!! I REPEAT, STAY AWAY!!!
VIO Security / GHS are scam artists. They use predatory practices and force you to send a physical letter and jump through countless other hoops in order to stop your contract from auto renewing. The worst part is that if you don't do all these things at least 30 days prior to your contract renewing, it auto renews regardless of what you do after the fact. HORRIBLE. No representative is understanding, or cares that we're in a global pandemic, and there's no reason why we should be sending a physical letter, paying for postage, when a simple email or phone call should suffice.
STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS!!!!
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Jose, We apologize for any misunderstanding and inconvenience we may have caused you. We are accepting emails in place of a physical letter and we'd like to make things right. Please give us a call at 855.447.4961 or visit our website to initiate a chat with your account details.
Mar. 9th, 2021
Catherine Leavitt Concord, CA
Been a customer since 2014. Always paid by auto deduct. No late payments. We had a service upgrade 3 years ago that locked us into a 3 year contract. We called several times last year about cancelling and confirmed the term was up 1/12/2021. We explained we would no longer need the service. Never once did a customer service rep mention a written notice 30 days before term date by snail mail in order to cancel and that the policy would auto renew and lock us into another year if letter not received. We called on 1/4 or 1/5 to ask for the service to term since it was up 1/12. We were told sorry it auto renewed for another year. Yes I realize now there is a ‘Term’ wording on document that no one went over with us. Company is not transparent. We spoke with a Supervisor and were able to terminate with a cancellation fee. We paid a cancellation fee but the term wasn’t even up. I feel taken advantage of and robbed. We had been good customers. Not happy and feel this is a bad policy to trap people.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Hello Catherine. I apologize for your frustration with our auto renewal policy. I was able to locate your account and it appears that you were able to work with an account specialist to close your account. If you decide that you need security in your new home, we can apply the cancellation fee to a new system for you. We can even get you on a month to month contract moving forward with Vio.
Jan. 11th, 2021
Clinton H Temecula, CA
Got an alarm system to protect my home and turns out the alarm company is the real thief. Worst company EVER!!!! Do not do business with them.
I was a loyal customer for several years (my contract term). My bill was auto paid on my credit card every month. When my contract ended last year GHS reached out to me and asked if I wanted to renew for a new term and lower payment. I told them I was not interested in renewing and wanted to be month to month with them.
Now six months later when I call GHS to cancel (took three phone call before I got a response) their phone rep tells me that I am now under a new contract and I have to pay a penalty to cancel before the new contract expires. He also informs me that the only way I could cancel was by writing a letter and mailing it 30 days before the new contract expires to their company headquarters. They will not accept a phone call for cancellation. When I asked the GHS rep for the contract that put me into this "NEW" contract for another year he could not produce one.
Absolute rubbish. Tactics like this are disgusting. Do you think Amazon would ever be the company they are today if they treated their customers like this? Guess I get to spend the next few days writing terrible reviews for GHS on every review web-site, with the Better Business Bureau and disputing the charges with my credit card.
Must feel great for the management and employees of GHS to know that their company generates revenue by cheating their customers wherever and however they can. How do you even justify this GHS? I mean look at all the terrible reviews on just this site. You must all be so proud.
4 years ago
John Strom Shingle Springs, CA
I'm a senior citizen 75 years of age and on a fixed income.
My wife passed away last year and I found it necessary to down size and put my house up for sale.
When I received a renewal notice I decided to cancel as I could not afford to continue their increased service fee. And by the way the renewal notice was due the day I received it in the mail.( How Convenient ? )
At this point I had fulfilled my 3 year contract.
However, little did I know that I would have to hire a lawyer to review the contract as I found out the fine print stipulates that if you do not send notice of cancelation before the due date you will have to pay a $250.00 late fee.
I was informed by phone that I would be responsible for the annual fee plus the penalty fee, amounting to $820.00 or it would be sent to collections.
They did give me a 10% discount resulting in a $738.00 payoff.
What kind of company is this???
Buyer Beware!!!!!
GHS is a Lying Deceitful Company.
Do no business with them.
I can only hope that one day their Lying Deceitful ways will be their end!
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
John, We are very sorry to hear of the trouble you've experienced with the services we provide you, and would be more than happy to review your account and do whatever necessary to resolve any and all issues found. If you could please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you.
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line. We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line. We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
Clyde Summerville, SC
Upgraded GHS I still feed I made a mistake but I will give them benefit they finally got my key fobs installed with a tech walking me through the installation process, and my system seems to be working great.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for your patience with us, and for taking the time to provide feedback in the form of this review. Should you ever need assistance with your equipment or services please email and we'll do all we can to assist. Thank you again for being a valued customer of GHS Security.
Oct. 28th, 2019
Sue Queen Creek, AZ
This is the absolute worst company!!! We moved in Oct to a new home. At that time I provided them with the new address to move our system and update our address in their files. 3 different times I have had to request a change of address even though they have been to my home twice! The address still wasn't changed and when I call I get excuses of how it is another company that has to update it not them. The way I found out that it still wasn't updated was that our alarm was triggered by a family member opening the door when the alarm was set. Normally there is someone that calls over the security system to see if we are ok and ask for our verbal password. Fail #1! Then they called and I returned the call and gave my password saying we were all safe Fail #2! Then the police department calls me asking if I'm ok, clearly the GHS has not contacted them. Mind you it was the wrong city police calling me! Fail #3
THEY SENT THE POLICE TO MY OLD ADDRESS IN ANOTHER TOWN!! TOTAL FAILURE!!! had this been a real emergency who knows what would have happened.
I have contacted GHS more than a dozen times trying to get this straight, now I want my contract ended and they are saying they will give me 2 months free! SERIOUSLY!! it took them 6 months and major failures on their part to change my address! I have also had my system shut down for no apparent reason then I get a message saying it's back up and running. I have also had it on it's own say armed then disarmed and I have not done this, so who is? I am ready to hire a lawyer to get out of this contract and I am FOR SURE reporting this to the better business bureau of Arizona!! This company has horrible customer service!! It is a total scam! I do not at all recommend it and I will tell everyone I know never to use it.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Sue, please accept our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience or trouble we have caused you; I am so sorry for the negative experience you have had with our company. My notes indicate that a manager in our Customer Care team has reached out to you to assist, and rectify any and all problems found. If you need anything else - or if there is something else I can assist you with - please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , and we will do all we can to assist you. We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you, -GHS Security
Aug. 19th, 2019
A D Lanier Memphis, TN
The answer to question 1 this company is not deserving of a rating at all GHS is the absolute worst company I've ever experienced. My security system was installed in Dec. 2018 I've had nothing but problems. They installed cameras with low batteries and one on my cameras was defected. I had to purchase a wi-fi extender for all the cameras to work and I replaced the batteries in one camera they are very expensive.
I was told I had only 3 days to cancel the contract after a week of complaints. I couldn't cancel the contract. Finally, after several months of bickering with this company they can out and installed all new cameras which took 3 to 4 weeks to arrive. Customer service is a disgrace they don't return calls and getting a tech to come out is almost impossible. Right now I'm waiting on a tech to come out to replace a control panel that was blacked out during an storm 5 days ago. The tech was supposed to call me no one has called I had to call them and after 3 attempts I'm about to call again. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON' SELECT THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU WANT HEART ACHE AND PAIN (wow i had to select a star to continue0
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We apologize for all inconveniences you've experienced with our company, and want to assist you as quickly as possible; for the quickest response, we encourage all customers to contact us directly at . If you're still experiencing difficulties with your GHS Security System & Services, please email the address above - be sure to include your name, phone number, and/or address as it appears on your GHS account, and reference " GHS Security Review" - and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and your business, and hope to remedy any & all issues found as soon as possible. Thank you - GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
ScullyRose Antelope, CA
I am several years past my lengthy 3 year contract. And all this time thought I was month-to-month now since my 3 year contract expired. I called GHS today to cancel my monitoring service and they told me I have to keep paying until my "term" is up (10 months from now). They said my contract automatically renews for 1 year unless I send a cancellation letter by mail (and they confirm by phone call) at least 30 days before the end of my term. This is a scam! They NEVER sent me any notice before (or after) the end of any "term" and this is so I automatically get locked in for another year! What a ripoff. Also my motion sensor has never worked right (always says "low battery") and when I asked that they send someone out to replace their malfunctioning equipment they want to charge me $35 for a service call! Their monthly fee is too expensive and their customer service sucks. I'm switching. But I'm checking with my attorney to see if it is even legal to automatically renew without any warning before getting locked in.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We apologize for all inconveniences you've experienced with our company, and want to assist you as quickly as possible; for the quickest response, we encourage all customers to contact us directly at . If you're still experiencing difficulties with your GHS Security System & Services, please email the address above - be sure to include your name, phone number, and/or address as it appears on your GHS account, and reference " GHS Security Review" - and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and your business, and hope to remedy any & all issues found as soon as possible. Thank you - GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
Niki Los Banos, CA
Please! Please! Please! Don’t do business with this company!!! I have tried on 3 separate occasions to cancel my service ! I was told to send my request in writing, so I did, twice. But, they continued to charge me for their “services”. Each time I sent a letter, I called them and was told they never received the letters. Finally, after over 6 months of phone calls, a customer service representative said to send it certified mail, which I did. They received the letter, but charged me again!! I was then told my letter wasn’t received 30 days before the contract automatically renewed, so now I was on the hook for another year!!! They have promised over and over to have a representative call me back, but they never do... I am still in the process of trying to get this resolved. I started this process in January of 2018.... It’s going on a year... If I could, I would give this company NO stars!!
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We apologize for all inconveniences you've experienced with our company, and want to assist you as quickly as possible; for the quickest response, we encourage all customers to contact us directly at . If you're still experiencing difficulties with your GHS Security System & Services, please email the address above - be sure to include your name, phone number, and/or address as it appears on your GHS account, and reference " GHS Security Review" - and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and your business, and hope to remedy any & all issues found as soon as possible. Thank you - GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
Jorge Campos Victorville, CA
I was given so much information on how awesome they are and all the services they would provide to secure my home. I was told they offer hard wire cameras to secure our home and state Wifi was not required. Installation on the sensors and door knob was completed but cameras I was told would be installed that Saturday. That was 3 weeks ago. I finally called yesterday and I was told they would send the technician out today, Friday 11/30/2018 at 1pm. Well, they just called that they do not have the cameras to install and that they would not come today. Why am I not surprised? Horrible company and the business they provide. Lying to get customers to fall for their false advertisement and business. Demanded they come and pick up their equipment by the end of today.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Mr. Campos, I am terribly sorry that GHS was not able to provide you with better service. It sounds like we did not do a good job at communicating what kind of equipment we offer and what it takes to power this equipment. We do offer hardwired camera systems. This is a product that we consistently have in stock because we install them so often. If you would be willing to call us to discuss your account, I would love to try to understand where we went wrong here and how we could have resolved the problem sooner. (855)447-4961
Jun. 8th, 2020
Angelica Tolleson, AZ
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM!! They are not honest!! I contacted them so they can transfer the equipment to my new home, I kept hearing from them every time I called that a technician would contact me, which never happened. I had to keep calling them and by the time Someone called to schedule the transfer of equipment I had already moved out and had no possession of the keys or home where the old equipment was. They scheduled to install at new place come to find out they were only installing doors, security panel and no windows. When I questioned they claimed that since the old equipment was left in the other home they couldn't give me all the equipment and that they were only going to provide what they had offered me. What the use of home security if your windows are not secured? I told them that it was not my fault that they didn't scheduled the transfer before I moved out. They should of came out and transferred before my keys were due at the rental. If I wanted the rest of the equipment wich would cover the rest of the windows, 8 windows in my home I would have to sign another 3 year contract. BS
Which from what I remember sales guy said Any time you move and your home is bigger and need more equipment it will be installed at no extra cost. Which in my case They insist that for the 8 windows I would have to purchase the sensors, or they can install if I do another 3 year contract to cover the costs. Sales people say anything to make the sale, they lied, when I signed up with them they said equipment was free no cost with 3 year contract, now that I moved and needed my windows covered they pull this BS, That I have to purchase or agree with another 3 year contract!!
I cancelled and won't be doing business with them anymore!
STAY AWAY FROM GHS!! Dishonest and misleading info, not professional!
6 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Angelica, I am sorry that you are unhappy with the service our customer care team has provided you with. We have a very specific mover policy that we have found to work well. It sounds like there may have been a communication break down some where along the way. I apologize for your frustrations. If there is something that I can do today to make this right, please reach out and give us a call. (855)447-4961.
Jun. 8th, 2020
Jerry Merced, CA
I was sold the system in Jan 2017, it was a neighborhood push, going door to door. I explained that we would be moving out of state in about 1 year, the sales person told me that if I moved and could not use the system, that I could return the system, and pay a nominal separation fee for ending the contract early. Being that I wanted a security system for my home, I did agree and took the system, well shame on me. I did not read the contract in full. You have to pay the full contract, no matter how long you have the service or the system. Buyer beware of GHS high pressure sales and dishonest field managers and sales staff, read your contract fully, DO NOT TRUST anything they tell you, only trust the contract. Shame on me; however, I still feel it is prudent to warn buyers to be careful. GHS also wanted me to pay the full contract, even though I was not going to be provided any service for the remaining portion of that contract. Basically they wanted all the money with no service. Also, make sure you are aware that they require a certified letter at least 30 days in advance of your contract expiration or they will auto renew for 1 year and you are liable for that year, even if you miss it by a day. The devil is in the details, so be careful, read everything. I am now paying a monthly payment for a security system that is not in service and not connected. Again, shame on me.
6 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Jerry, I am sorry that you had a bad experience with GHS. We are reading all of past reviews in order to ensure that we are making policy improvements that will make us a customer-centric business. We are currently under new management and ownership and our #1 goal is to provide customers with the best experience possible. Again, we are very sorry and hope that you will give us another opportunity in the future.
Jun. 8th, 2020
Greg Denton, TX
They are fraudulent with both their employees and customers. They are highly unethical and will do anything to get a system in a home. They load up their employees in a van and drop them off to invade the neighborhood. They say they just want to give you information, but as they're talking to you, then their team leader shows up and acts like he/she knows what he is doing and pushes to get inside your home so you have to listen to them. NONE OF THEM ARE LICENSED TO DESIGN OR PLAN A SECURITY/FIRE SYSTEM, which makes them selling an alarm system illegal. Also, their perception of security is a front door sensor, back door sensor, and a motion sensor. The reality is that if a door or a motion sensor is tripped, then they're already in your home. They lie to their employees and lie to their customers. They are a horrible company to do business with, so if you truly value your safety, choose a reputable security company, which isn't GHS
6 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
HI Greg, I am sorry that you had a less than stellar experience with GHS. We are currently under new ownership and management. One of the changes that we have implemented is that we have eliminated van teams. We have also put massive testing and training processes in place with all potential candidates looking for an opportunity to work at GHS. We hope we get the opportunity to prove it to you .
Jun. 8th, 2020
travis c Billings, MT
Despite what they say, it is in fact a scam, any business that makes it impossible to cancel unwanted service is a scam. Like others here, we called to cancel service in March, GHS reminded us that our 36 month contract was up in July. Fine, it's July, we call to cancel and they say they needed a written/mailed cancellation notice by July 5th, so we are automatically renewed for another year. Nowhere do they tell you this, and there's nothing they can do (right). If they would only stop to consider that money may be tight right now and that we would most likely reactivate in the future. Instead, not only would we never use GHS again, we will make sure to tell everyone we know to steer clear. *Now cue the GHS rep to remind of us of the contract we signed and give us a lesson in business...
7 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
HI Travis, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. GHS really enforces the cancellation policy that is on the Alarm Monitoring Agreement that is signed by our customers and an authorized representative of GHS. I am terribly sorry that we were not able to provide you with a better experience that made you not want to cancel in the first place. If you would be willing to give us another opportunity to provide you with security, we would be very grateful.
Jun. 8th, 2020
migdalia jackson Fort Worth, TX
I am upset and disappointed with this company. My cancellation letter was 8 days late( I will be done with my 3 years contract on August 16, 2017 and I needed to send my cancellation letter at least 30 days before the end of my contract. I sent the letter on July 24) so they are going to "autorenew" the contract for another year. I can understand one month but one year. this is 56 dollars every month that I will pay for service that I do not want.
Please do not do business with this company. when one has to sign a contract for 3 years, pay $56.00 and they know that is hard to remember to send this cancellation letter on time. this is setting people up for failure. One can get cheaper service with no contract with other companies. So now I am attach to GHS for one more year :(
7 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Ms. Jackson, We appreciate you taking the time to express your frustrations. We have made several changes to our cancellation policy in order to make it more transparent. Even more importantly, we have new programs in place that have boosted engagement with our customers in order to ensure that they are happy with the service. We would love an opportunity to prove to you that we have made great improvements to the customer experience here at GHS.
Jun. 5th, 2020
David Ninneman Riverside, CA
When Mitch got us to switch from Moni he assured us the verbal contract Moni claims to have with us was not legal in California and GHS will by out the contract if there is one. Later when Moni said we owe for 26 months remaining on our contract I asked Mitch for any documentation he could get me to support his claim. He told me he would check with the GHS legal dept and get back to me. That was the last time I heard from Mitch and he stopped returning my phone calls. Then I was working with Isabel but she doesn't take or return my calls anymore either. Since then I have been bounced around between account managers with each one telling me don't worried Moni doesn't have a legal contract with you but I'm the one that keeps get billing notices from Moni. I'm the one that will get sent to collections. I'm the one who will take the credit hit. Bottom line is they will tell you anything to get you to sign but won't back it up when it counts. Now I have Moni billing me and GHS billing me I'm stuck in the middle with no help in sight. Think carefully be for you believe anything these guys tell you to get you to sign.
7 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
David, I apologize for GHS not responding to you sooner. Your experience with the sales rep is not one that GHS condones. Since 2017, we have put several quality assurance practices in place to make sure that we are extremely transparent with our customers from day one. In addition, we only hire sales representatives that pass extensive background checks and testing. If there is anything that we can do to earn your trust back, please give us a call. We would love the opportunity to make it right.
Jun. 5th, 2020
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Alexis
We were hoping that the system would have some different features. It sometimes is glitchy. We were hoping for continuous recording.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Hello Alexis. If your current system does not continuously record footage, we have other options for you that do. Please call our Customer Care team and let them know that you are interested in learning about different product offerings. (855)447-4961.
Sep. 29th, 2020
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Edwin Irving, TX
They notify you whenever the alarm goes off. It is easy to use.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for the feedback, Edwin. We are pleased that you find the system easy to use.
Sep. 10th, 2020
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Deona San Jose, CA
It is easy to use. I appreciate all the information I received from the sales people.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for the feedback, Deona.
Sep. 10th, 2020
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Donald Hemet, CA
Very responsive when you try to all. You get so much coverage. We never have any problems with it.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you Donald! Protecting what matters to you most is our #1 goal.
Jul. 1st, 2020
Lanier HoganSmith Brooksville, FL
SCAM! My mother has been with this for years. Her alarm would go of and no one would call to make sure was ok. She called in February to find out when her contract expired and was told May 2022. She was told to call back sometime in May to cancel. She called in May and was then told she had to mail in a letter to cancel. She immediately sent in the letter and called to confirm they received the letter a week later. At that point she was told that the letter was received too late and her account had been auto renewed for another year! At this point we are going to have to take legal action.
2 years ago
Dianne Barcelona Destin, FL
Gave written 30 day notice to cancel after the 5 year original contract from GHS.
REQUIRING 5 MORE payments and the alarm services have already been disconnected….stated they would reconnect for a $75 fee!! My 84 year old mother has moved to a retirement home and can not transfer the service. They do not offer to help solve the issue, only want more money to give her what she is already paying for. Clearly not a company that cares about their customers and honestly is taking advantage of an elderly woman. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL
2 years ago
Elaine Dakessian Monterey, CA
I am giving this company a big fat zero. Dishonest crooks, same misery as all these other reviews. I have tried over and over to cancel. I called in plenty of time and no one told me I had to send a letter. Horrible attitude, I almost lost my mind talking to these jerks. I moved and haven't used this service in two year, still paying and now have been automatically renewed for another year. THIS CAN'T BE LEGAL!!
2 years ago
Victor Alejandro Perris, CA
After 3 years you will auto renew for another year of service ,they will not let you cancel. You need to write a letter with details the company ask for to cancel. Advise here certify the letter track it because they will say they haven't received it. Equipment you need served, you pay for it thats what you signed. Some rare few times my fam forgot about the alarm on ,we had false alarm go off but this careless company did not care to check on the family safety. Thanks vio for making 4 years stressful dealing with you.
2 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Mr. Alejandro, it was a pleasure speaking with you and I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to address your concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you have experienced during your tenure with Vio.
Jan. 5th, 2022
James Dennis McDonough, GA
Scam company......they sell you a promise to be there for you and your family And to no avail nothing. Hold times are ridiculous.....30 minutes plus to speak with an agent. Equipment Barely works. I've never felt so bamboozled in life. To think your making a good decision for your family then boom your absolutely wrong. Never again will I ever trust this company or any other for that matter!!!!!
2 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Mr. Dennis,
We are sorry to hear that you are less than satisfied with your service. Our records show that a member of our management team spoke with you on December 1, 2021, to address your concerns. At that time, he offered to have a representative from our technical support team contact you regarding your equipment, which you declined. However, we did perform a system review that showed the equipment is working properly and is being used daily.
We apologize for the delay you experienced while attempting to contact us. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing longer than normal hold times. Please feel free to contact us, at the number provided in our recent voice message, if you would like to discuss your concerns further.
We are sorry to hear that you are less than satisfied with your service. Our records show that a member of our management team spoke with you on December 1, 2021, to address your concerns. At that time, he offered to have a representative from our technical support team contact you regarding your equipment, which you declined. However, we did perform a system review that showed the equipment is working properly and is being used daily.
We apologize for the delay you experienced while attempting to contact us. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing longer than normal hold times. Please feel free to contact us, at the number provided in our recent voice message, if you would like to discuss your concerns further.
Dec. 8th, 2021
Carmen R Wilkens Richmond, TX
Great customer service throughout my contract, especislly with Ms Ginger S.
Have been a customer since 2015, starting with GHS.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you Carmen!
Jun. 28th, 2021
Mal Casa Grande, AZ
We had GHS with no complaints. If the alarm went off they were quick to call and send someone if we asked. Never an issue.
Our alarm went off April 28th and it was the first time since the acquisition. The company called and asked if we wanted to send someone. We said yes.
The lady then said, “Oh, we have no account for you. We can’t send anyone.”
We have paid by auto deduct every month since we installed the system. I will be requesting a full refund of our monthly fee dating back to the time Vio acquired GHS. This situation was unacceptable and dangerous.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Mal, we sincerely apologize for this experience. We would like to investigate the matter to determine what went wrong and why. Unfortunately we are not able to locate an account with the information provided here. Please give our customer service a call with your account details so the matter can be investigated.
Apr. 30th, 2021
Susan Rutherford Castle Rock, CO
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!!!
I have been dealing with your company since July of last year, part of our alarm has not worked since this time. I have spent SEVERAL hours on the phone speaking to different people ( which all say they will call you back and only 2 have ever done that). I was told yesterday after ALL this time that you would let me out of my contract because there was no one to fix my alarm in our area. Was told I would receive an email so I could cancel contract and of course just like everything else with your company DID NOT happen.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Susan, I’m sorry to hear about your disappointment with us, and I would like to personally assist you with making things right. Our Consumer Affairs Specialist is being brought in to resolve the matter at hand. Unfortunately we are currently not able to locate your account with the information provided in this review. Please call customer care and ask for our Consumer Affairs Specialist.
Apr. 19th, 2021
Yolanda ,
Service was Excellent. I've had GHS for 3 1/2 years. When I've needed their assistance, they have always been very professional. Very caring.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for the stellar review, Yolanda! We are happy to serve you!
Feb. 25th, 2021
Donny Parsons, KS
I have been in contact with them for over a month. My control panel does not work, so I am paying for a service I cannot use. Each time I call I am put on hold and given the run around. We will have someone call you back.....they never do. I finally just asked to cancel my contract....they can’t do that but they can take my money every month with no service. I have contacted BBB and filling out my report noticed they had an F rating. Should of done my research before signing contract. Previously had Vivint and loved it, switched to save a little money and get some cameras. Big mistake!
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Donny, I am very sorry for the poor customer service that you received from my team. GHS is under new management now and we are working diligently to improve operations company wide. The BBB has recognized these improvements and will be updating our rating. Please call us at (855)447-4961 with any concerns you may have. You can also chat with us on our website to get an immediate response . We hope to get the opportunity to rectify your concerns with you.
Jun. 3rd, 2020
Robert Rullan Zephyrhills, FL
This company is the worst, trying to get a tech has been impossible. we have been leaving messages and no one returns the call. when asking for a supervisor, there's never one around. we have been trying to get a tech because our front door key pad has not been working, locking us out yet they don't care. their contracts are for 5 years. DO NOT SIGN ANY CONTRACT you will regret it!
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
HI Robert. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I apologize that you have not had the best experience with GHS thus far. The management team is working hard to implement better processes in order to provide you with a better experience. If you still need assistance, consider using the chat feature on our website to get an immediate response. Thank you.
Jun. 8th, 2020
Marilyn M Peterson Show Low, AZ
We are moving from AZ to WI and called to have them transfer service. They have no service in WI so they informed me I would have to pay $1,844.00 to get out of my contract. How is this fair??? I offered them $400 and they refused it. They told me they will turn me over to collections and ruin my credit. This is the worst company I have ever been involved with. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM!!!!!!They said the contract was for the AZ address but they were willing to move it to another address in AZ so to me that means it's not for this address!!!
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Hi Marilyn. I apologize for you having a bad experience with our customer care team. When you signed a contract with GHS , we commit to serving you for the entire term of the contract. I have reviewed your account and see that we were able to move your system into another home of your choice. If there is something else that we can do to make your experience better with us, please feel free to reach out. (855)447-4961
Jun. 5th, 2020
Debbie Gutierres Tracy, CA
LIES, LIES, LIES! That’s what this company is good at! They promised to buy me out of another contract, and for months now I have been calling them to take care of this! Now I’m going into collections! They tell me they will send out a check,
( not the right amount) and I should receive it in 3-4 weeks! It never comes! They promise to call me back the next day, it never happens. It just all LIES!
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Debbie, we are so sorry to hear of the issues you've had with our company and for any inconvenience we have caused. Please send us the below info so that we can locate and review your account, and do whatever necessary to resolve any and all issues found. Please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you.
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
Laura Hartman Chula Vista, CA
Scammed my elderly mother into switching her current security provider to them by telling her the current provider was going out of business on the west coast and they were taking over their contracts. A total lie. I am now trying to get this straightened out for her. She isn't even sure if she signed a contract or for how long - the only thing she can tell me is she "did something with her finger on his phone." Totally unethical.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Laura, we are very sorry to hear of the trouble you've experienced with the services we provide you and the fact that you feel we misrepresented the services we provide your family; we would be more than happy to review your account and do whatever necessary to resolve any and all issues found. If you could please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you.
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Please reference " GHS Security Review" in the subject line.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
-GHS Security
Oct. 28th, 2019
Darryl Reseda, CA
They automatically renew your contract with no consent and wont cancel the contract. They also "lose" your cancellation letter at their convince and have no recordings or paper work stating that you tried to cancel at any time. If anything the company is a complete fraud and now seeking legal actions to get all my money back from the start of the service for the stress of trying to cancel.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We are very sorry to hear of the trouble you've experienced with the services we provide you, and would be more than happy to review your account and do whatever necessary to resolve any and all issues found. If you could please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you. We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you. -GHS Security
Sep. 6th, 2019
Tyrannical Santa Clarita, CA
Listen to other reviewers...this company is a bunch of crooks. Like others have said, if the contract auto-renews, you can't get out of the contract until the end of the next year. Ours auto-renewed on November 30th of 2018, and we filled out their cancellation form as they requested on January 2nd, sent it Certified Mail, and got the receipt confirmation on January 14th. They never responded to the letter, and are still charging us in July. Do not open your doors, or your account to these crooks, they will make you pay dearly.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We are very sorry to hear of the trouble you've experienced with the services we provide you, and would be more than happy to review your account and do whatever necessary to resolve any and all issues found.
If you could please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you. -GHS Security
If you could please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to , we will do all we can to assist you.
We appreciate your patience, and again apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you. -GHS Security
Aug. 5th, 2019
Chris kuebrich Fresno, CA
Don’t do it. Contract auto renews annually. They make it near impossible to cancel. They insist on billing you for the entire year no matter when you cancel. So, if you signed a contract on June 30, 2014 and you cancel on 7/1/2018, they charge you until 6/30/2019.
Their phone employees “customer service” must deal with this frequently. They’re very quick to tell you that you signed a contract and offer to send you the contract.
5 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Chris, we are very sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with the services we've provided you. We would be more than happy to review your account and do what we can to resolve any and all issues you've experienced. Please email your account info - name, phone number, and address as listed on your GHS account - to and we will do all we can to assist you. Thank you for your patience, and for being a valued customer of GHS. -GHS Security
Jul. 24th, 2019
Mona Jackson Sugar Land, TX
This alarm system is not bad for a business. They have done EVERYTHING they can to not let me out of the contract. This system does not work with our front door. Horrible customer service I have never received a return call. The system is very cheap it took him 20 minutes to install. I wish I would have read the reviews run, run, run! Ernie A was our salesperson he lied to get us to sign up. Once we let him know it didn't work he wouldn't have anything to do with us. He got his sale and ran. I am also contacting BBB.
Regards,
Mona Jackson
6 years ago
Linda Howell Sacramento, CA
If I could give this agency an 0 I would. They are frauds, I was told I needed to cancel by letter, after being extended one year over and over. My contract was up in February 2018. I sent letter August 2017. They claimed they did not receive it, and extended AGAIN!!!!!!. I AM CURRENTLY FIGHTING THEM, BUT SO FAR HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. My next step is to block them at my bank to stop auto payment. I could give a damn if it is sent to collections. DO NOT, DO NOT USE THIS ALARM AGENCY!!!!
6 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Ms. Howell, GHS has updated our cancellation policy in order to be more transparent to the consumer. I apologize that you did not have a good experience. If you ever need security in the future, we would really appreciate you giving us another chance.
Jun. 8th, 2020
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Robert Dolan Northridge, CA
I had credit card on account to pay monthly, they never charged but stated I was past due 3 months
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Hi Robert. I am sorry that there seemed to be some confusion with the billing on your account. If this has not been resolved yet, please give us a call and ask for a billing specialist.
Sep. 10th, 2020
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Anonymous
They were a good company before but now they are average and their customer service is not the best.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Now that GHS has become Vio Security, we are driven to have the best customer service team on the planet. We are sure that you will see the improvement.
Jul. 30th, 2020
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Douglas Ramos
Not good, bad customer service, every time the alarm goes off , sometimes they don’t even call to check if everything is ok
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We would love for you to call in and ask for the customer experience manager to discuss your account. We want to do better by you.
Jul. 30th, 2020
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Sherron San Jacinto, CA
Some of the services don’t work. I try calling in and they don’t seem to know what is going on.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
I am sorry to hear that you have not received the best service thus far. Please call in and ask for the Operations Manager. He can review your account with you.
Jul. 30th, 2020
Verified Customer
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Scott Sanger, CA
I am having issues with the battery and stuff like and it is outdated but it is a great price.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to take a look at your account and see what kind upgrades we can make today. (855)447-4961.
Jul. 1st, 2020
Brandon True Memphis, TN
Our experience with Vio has been awful. If 0 stars was an option, that’s what they would have got. Customer service is horrible. System hasn’t worked in almost 2 months yet I can’t get anyone to fix it and they continue to draft the monthly fee for a system that is inoperable. Take your business elsewhere!
2 years ago
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Judy Morris-Wells Cleveland, OH
do not get them, they lie about repair time, no one to contact, did not know i had to send a letter of cancellation until 12-22-21, was never told that on 10-2-21 when i called for repair, so i called and cancelled.the company has no structure, customer service, truth about the changing
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Ms. Morris-Wells, we apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced, and we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. However, some additional information is needed, please provide the account number, the name as shown on the account or the address to which service is being provided. We would note that in section three (3) of the Security System Sale, Installation and Services Agreement with GHS Interactive Security (GHS), states that at the completion of the initial term, the agreement will continue for successive one (1) year terms unless canceled by either party in writing at least thirty (30) days before the end of the original or renewal term. We look forward to working with you. Susan Mansfield, Dispute Resolution Specialist
Oct. 25th, 2021
Luchie Bowers Long Beach, CA
CONSUMER BEWARE!!! Changed names and rates without informing us then proceeded to lie that we are still in contract with them. Tech support is non existence. Customer service reps are trained to lie. Worst security company in the US!!!
3 years ago
Dwight spencer Dallas, TX
Helped get updated equipment, service very good. The service guy very friendly and knowledgeable about the system.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review Dwight! Happy to hear your experience has been great!
Mar. 8th, 2021
Dorsett Wilson Memphis, TN
The tech was great overall. He gave us all the information we needed and the installation was great.
3 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We are very proud of our technical team here at Vio. We are glad you had a great experience.
Jan. 11th, 2021
Rosie Mercado Ripon, CA
Anthony V was very professional and knowledgeable. He was very helpful and gave me info I didn’t have a clue about.
4 years ago
Reply from Vio Security
We are so glad that you had a great experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Jul. 30th, 2020
