Personal alarms and call buttons are used widely in many industries and sectors. They are an especially important device for those who receive care, such as the ill or elderly.
Personal Alarm Scams
While call buttons and personal alarms can be invaluable to protect those in care and give added peace of mind, there has been an alarming increase in the number of scam calls received by potentially vulnerable people from bogus companies alleging to supply personal alarms.
They may already have details such as name, age and health condition. They may even allege that they are professional healthcare workers. These methods are used to lure people into a false sense of security before asking for their card or bank details for subscription fees.
Some bogus callers may pretend to be linked to an existing and legitimate provider of personal alarms or healthcare pendants, making false claims that their device or service requires upgrading or further payment.
Several complaints regarding cold or scam calls concern a business set up under the name of Doctor Alert. The Information Commissioner’s Office has stated that the general public can access details of complaints made to the Telephone Preference Service regarding cold calls received alleging to be from either Doctor Alert or another scam personal alarm provider.
Wireless WiFi Call Buttons
Wireless WiFi call buttons supplied by a reputable provider such as dinggly.com/products/wireless-call-buttons/ are cost effective and maintenance free.
A trusted supplier of wireless WiFi call buttons will always come with a host of positive customer reviews on verified sources such as TrustPilot, as well as endorsements from popular and well-recognised brands.
Carers can even test products before they commit to purchase, with a loan scheme available for the cost of a fully refundable deposit upon return.