214-447-0996
TX, US
 | Jay Gotra Alliance Alarms VMS Alarms 2014-03-12 15:46:57 Unknown |
Announced today 3/12/14:
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... called-millions
FTC Reaches Settlement With Home Security Company that Called Millions of Consumers on the National Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission, with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, has settled a complaint against a Massachusetts-based home security company that illegally called millions of consumers on the FTC?s National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to pitch home security systems.
According to the FTC, Versatile Marketing Solutions (VMS), under the guidance of its owner, Jasjit Gotra, called millions of consumers whose names and phone numbers VMS bought from lead generators. The lead generators claimed that those consumers had given VMS permission to contact them about the installation of a free home security system, but in reality, they had not. In its complaint, the FTC alleges that the defendants? tactics violated the Commission?s Telemarketing Sales Rule.
The sales leads were obtained by illegal means through rampant use of robocalls from ?Tom with Home Protection,? fake survey calls, and calls to phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. According to the complaint, VMS subsequently called these consumers without first checking to see if they had registered their telephone numbers on the DNC Registry.
In addition, the complaint alleges that VMS ignored warning signs that the lead generators were engaged in illegal telemarketing practices. For example, many consumers contacted by VMS complained that they had not given the company permission to call, nor had they given permission to receive a robocall. Despite mounting complaints, VMS continued buying leads from the same lead generators, and calling consumers using those leads.
?Companies that use lead generators must exercise due diligence when they buy lists of phone numbers,? said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC?s Bureau of Consumer Protection, ?or else they can be on the hook for illegal telemarketing. Relying on a say-so that the numbers were obtained legally, or that the consumers have agreed to be called, even if their numbers are on the Do Not Call Registry, isn?t enough.?
According to the complaint, between November 2011 and July 2012, VMS made more than two million calls to consumers to try to sell home security goods and services. Of those calls, at least one million were to phone numbers listed on the DNC Registry, and more than 100,000 were to consumers who had previously told VMS not to call them again ? another violation of the DNC rules.
The stipulated final court order settling the charges prohibits VMS and Gotra from making abusive telemarketing calls and from calling any consumer whose number is on the DNC Registry, unless they can prove that they have received written permission to make the call or that they have an established business relationship with that consumer. Further, it bars defendants from calling any consumer who has previously told VMS not to call them again. The order also places restrictions on how defendants can obtain and use lead-generated phone numbers in the future.
Finally, the order imposes a $3.4 million penalty judgment against the defendants, with all but $320,700 suspended due to their inability to pay. The entire amount will become due if the defendants are found to have misrepresented their financial condition.
The court settlement announced today resolves the FTC?s complaint against Versatile Marketing Solutions, Inc. also doing business as VMS Alarms, VMS, Alliance Security, and Alliance Home Protection; and its owner, Jasjit Gotra.
The Commission vote authorizing the staff to refer the civil penalty complaint to the Department of Justice, and to approve the proposed consent decree, was 4-0. The DOJ filed the complaint and proposed consent decree on behalf of the Commission in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on March 10, 2014. The proposed consent decree is subject to court approval.
NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has ?reason to believe? that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by a district court judge.
Information for Consumers and Business
The FTC has a new blog post for consumers on the DNC Registry, as well as two consumer education videos explaining robocalls and describing what consumers should do when they receive one. The Commission also has a new blog with business education information. General information on the DNC Registry is also available on the website.
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC?s online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC?s website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... called-millions
FTC Reaches Settlement With Home Security Company that Called Millions of Consumers on the National Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission, with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, has settled a complaint against a Massachusetts-based home security company that illegally called millions of consumers on the FTC?s National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to pitch home security systems.
According to the FTC, Versatile Marketing Solutions (VMS), under the guidance of its owner, Jasjit Gotra, called millions of consumers whose names and phone numbers VMS bought from lead generators. The lead generators claimed that those consumers had given VMS permission to contact them about the installation of a free home security system, but in reality, they had not. In its complaint, the FTC alleges that the defendants? tactics violated the Commission?s Telemarketing Sales Rule.
The sales leads were obtained by illegal means through rampant use of robocalls from ?Tom with Home Protection,? fake survey calls, and calls to phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. According to the complaint, VMS subsequently called these consumers without first checking to see if they had registered their telephone numbers on the DNC Registry.
In addition, the complaint alleges that VMS ignored warning signs that the lead generators were engaged in illegal telemarketing practices. For example, many consumers contacted by VMS complained that they had not given the company permission to call, nor had they given permission to receive a robocall. Despite mounting complaints, VMS continued buying leads from the same lead generators, and calling consumers using those leads.
?Companies that use lead generators must exercise due diligence when they buy lists of phone numbers,? said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC?s Bureau of Consumer Protection, ?or else they can be on the hook for illegal telemarketing. Relying on a say-so that the numbers were obtained legally, or that the consumers have agreed to be called, even if their numbers are on the Do Not Call Registry, isn?t enough.?
According to the complaint, between November 2011 and July 2012, VMS made more than two million calls to consumers to try to sell home security goods and services. Of those calls, at least one million were to phone numbers listed on the DNC Registry, and more than 100,000 were to consumers who had previously told VMS not to call them again ? another violation of the DNC rules.
The stipulated final court order settling the charges prohibits VMS and Gotra from making abusive telemarketing calls and from calling any consumer whose number is on the DNC Registry, unless they can prove that they have received written permission to make the call or that they have an established business relationship with that consumer. Further, it bars defendants from calling any consumer who has previously told VMS not to call them again. The order also places restrictions on how defendants can obtain and use lead-generated phone numbers in the future.
Finally, the order imposes a $3.4 million penalty judgment against the defendants, with all but $320,700 suspended due to their inability to pay. The entire amount will become due if the defendants are found to have misrepresented their financial condition.
The court settlement announced today resolves the FTC?s complaint against Versatile Marketing Solutions, Inc. also doing business as VMS Alarms, VMS, Alliance Security, and Alliance Home Protection; and its owner, Jasjit Gotra.
The Commission vote authorizing the staff to refer the civil penalty complaint to the Department of Justice, and to approve the proposed consent decree, was 4-0. The DOJ filed the complaint and proposed consent decree on behalf of the Commission in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on March 10, 2014. The proposed consent decree is subject to court approval.
NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has ?reason to believe? that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by a district court judge.
Information for Consumers and Business
The FTC has a new blog post for consumers on the DNC Registry, as well as two consumer education videos explaining robocalls and describing what consumers should do when they receive one. The Commission also has a new blog with business education information. General information on the DNC Registry is also available on the website.
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC?s online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC?s website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.
| T 2014-02-21 17:27:43 Unknown |
Do Not Call!!!
You have called me every day for over a week, sometimes twice a day.
I do not want your stuff! If I want a security system I will call. I NEVER use a company that calls me! You might keep that in mind.
You have called me every day for over a week, sometimes twice a day.
I do not want your stuff! If I want a security system I will call. I NEVER use a company that calls me! You might keep that in mind.
| pbuck1 2014-02-17 20:59:12 Telemarketer |
17feb14
404-400-1257. Recieved ANOTHER security alarm system robo-call - this one on my work number: "The FBI reports ....." listened, press for call back to get more info. Guy came on the line, asked if I'm a home owner, said yes, told me I'd get call back within a few minutes.
Recvd call on 214-447-0996 - I was busy so couldn't p/u right then. It came in again 2nd time.; "Miriah @ Alliance Security ..." gave me whole spiel about a free system. Finally got to the monthly monitoring fees: $39.95 for the basic deal, $46.95 for the cell phone enabled deal.
Asked her where is "Alliance Security; Warwick R.I.", she is in Dallas TX.
Told her this whole program starts out in illegal fashion. She was actually very nice, and said contact : legal@alliancesecurity.com
Found this info on website.
http://www.alliancesecurity.com/index.php
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sales: (877.746.2559)
Support/Billing: (855.669.2559)
Dear Mr. "Jay C.E.O" - if we had a dollar for every robo-call (auto-dialer system, whatever you want to cal it - unless there's a human being on the other end when I answer the phone its a robo-call) we could buy your stikin' scam company.
See above in this forum from "Cell Phone Owner" - apparently he's found some Very Good info.:
" Alliance Security LLC is Delaware LLC that is foreign filed to do business in Road Island and Texas. The members of this LLC are Jasuit Gotra (President) known address of 2500 N Houston Street Dallas TX 75219 which is Cirque Luxury Apartments. Another member is Richard Diaz (Treasurer) 60 Jefferson Ark Road Warwick RI 02888 which is a commercial building for VMS Alarms."
Finally have some names and addresses. Looks like its time to call the suits.
404-400-1257. Recieved ANOTHER security alarm system robo-call - this one on my work number: "The FBI reports ....." listened, press for call back to get more info. Guy came on the line, asked if I'm a home owner, said yes, told me I'd get call back within a few minutes.
Recvd call on 214-447-0996 - I was busy so couldn't p/u right then. It came in again 2nd time.; "Miriah @ Alliance Security ..." gave me whole spiel about a free system. Finally got to the monthly monitoring fees: $39.95 for the basic deal, $46.95 for the cell phone enabled deal.
Asked her where is "Alliance Security; Warwick R.I.", she is in Dallas TX.
Told her this whole program starts out in illegal fashion. She was actually very nice, and said contact : legal@alliancesecurity.com
Found this info on website.
http://www.alliancesecurity.com/index.php
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sales: (877.746.2559)
Support/Billing: (855.669.2559)
Dear Mr. "Jay C.E.O" - if we had a dollar for every robo-call (auto-dialer system, whatever you want to cal it - unless there's a human being on the other end when I answer the phone its a robo-call) we could buy your stikin' scam company.
See above in this forum from "Cell Phone Owner" - apparently he's found some Very Good info.:
" Alliance Security LLC is Delaware LLC that is foreign filed to do business in Road Island and Texas. The members of this LLC are Jasuit Gotra (President) known address of 2500 N Houston Street Dallas TX 75219 which is Cirque Luxury Apartments. Another member is Richard Diaz (Treasurer) 60 Jefferson Ark Road Warwick RI 02888 which is a commercial building for VMS Alarms."
Finally have some names and addresses. Looks like its time to call the suits.
| Joyce 2014-02-12 19:17:27 Unknown |
Just got a missed call from this number.
| _____ 2014-02-10 19:29:04 Telemarketer |
http://www.pbn.com/Five-Questions-With-Jay-Gotra,94842
| irritated 2014-02-10 17:59:12 Telemarketer |
better go over n check this number out 404-721-0540 so u can do damage control cause there r complaints there 2
| Tate 2014-02-10 17:54:21 Unknown |
You can keep repeating the same thing over and over Mr. C.E.O. but it still doesn't make it the truth lol your company have been making robo dial calls to cell phones for along time now and shame on you. you even had to change the name from vms alarms to alliance isn't that true?
| Jay C.E.O. 2014-02-10 17:31:58 Unknown |
Mr. phone owner, We do not use any "ROBO CALL" technology, We purchase leads from vendors and make all calls manually through the support of over 120 "american employees" that we are proud to hire. If you think that someone from our company placed a robo call to you or on behalf of us then please contact me legal@alliancesecurity.com.
If one of our vendors are actually using a technology that is Illegal you do not have to sue us! Help us find and eliminate those vendors and we will award you $$$ to help us getting rid of those Vendors! Thank you!
If one of our vendors are actually using a technology that is Illegal you do not have to sue us! Help us find and eliminate those vendors and we will award you $$$ to help us getting rid of those Vendors! Thank you!
| Jay C.E.O. 2014-02-10 17:31:23 Unknown |
Mr. Cell phone owner, We do not use any "ROBO CALL" technology, We purchase leads from vendors and make all calls manually through the support of over 120 "american employees" that we are proud to hire. If you think that someone from our company placed a robo call to you or on behalf of us then please contact me legal@alliancesecurity.com.
If one of our vendors are actually using a technology that is Illegal you do not have to sue us! Help us find and eliminate those vendors and we will award you $$$ to help us getting rid of those Vendors! Thank you!
If one of our vendors are actually using a technology that is Illegal you do not have to sue us! Help us find and eliminate those vendors and we will award you $$$ to help us getting rid of those Vendors! Thank you!
| Slim 2014-02-10 17:27:09 Unknown |
>> Unfortunately most people do not realize that your number on the federal DNC lists expire every 5 years and you have to re-register it.
Incorrect.
Gunnar was correct. DNC is now "permanent".
In fact, the robocalling rules were recently updated as well. Companies need the specific permission of the called party, in order to "legally" robocall them. Merely being a past customer is no longer sufficient.
In order to remain in compliance, "good" companies still have to periodically update their lists, and NOT remove numbers that supposedly "expired".
Incorrect.
Gunnar was correct. DNC is now "permanent".
In fact, the robocalling rules were recently updated as well. Companies need the specific permission of the called party, in order to "legally" robocall them. Merely being a past customer is no longer sufficient.
In order to remain in compliance, "good" companies still have to periodically update their lists, and NOT remove numbers that supposedly "expired".
| Jay C.E.O. 2014-02-10 17:22:19 Unknown |
Gunnar, I explained that we scrub everything against the federal DNC> If you read my comments earlier carefully you will understand that I was explaining that it may be a reason why you were receiving those calls. If you still think that we did something wrong then I would like to know about it. I am readily available please email me @ legal@alliancesecurity.com
Also Name calling has never resolved anything. We are proud to protect people's homes and families. I know it may not seem important to you but it is very Important to us. I apologize that in our efforts in protecting homes and families we have agitated you in some way! It is not our intention to do so!
Please place yourself on our internal DNC so that you do not receive a call from us! www.2144470996.com Thank you!
Also Name calling has never resolved anything. We are proud to protect people's homes and families. I know it may not seem important to you but it is very Important to us. I apologize that in our efforts in protecting homes and families we have agitated you in some way! It is not our intention to do so!
Please place yourself on our internal DNC so that you do not receive a call from us! www.2144470996.com Thank you!
| Cell Phone Owner 2014-02-08 03:31:02 Unknown |
It is illegal to call cellular number(s) under the new TPCA revisions Oct 2013 with robo calls or predictive dialer calls. Per violation $1500. Not to mention the spoofing (not displaying a caller id that rings back to the business). I can assure you are in violation of that as you have called my # at least 10 times with your "This is not a telemarketing call... The FBI reports..... Well have you know I have purchased your alarm system and I now know who you are and will be taking legal action. Alliance Security LLC is Delaware LLC that is foreign filed to do business in Road Island and Texas. The members of this LLC are Jasuit Gotra (President) known address of 2500 N Houston Street Dallas TX 75219 which is Cirque Luxury Apartments. Another member is Richard Diaz (Treasurer) 60 Jefferson Ark Road Warwick RI 02888 which is a commercial building for VMS Alarms.
| Gunnar 2014-02-05 21:42:44 Unknown |
Nice try douche! But it, like you, is a failure!
The DNC list is PERMANENT! It has been for several years now. When you call these people I hope they're smart enough to log & record your calls. The TCPA has a much healthier bite than the FDCPA does.
Skeff Ett Liv!
Gunnar
The DNC list is PERMANENT! It has been for several years now. When you call these people I hope they're smart enough to log & record your calls. The TCPA has a much healthier bite than the FDCPA does.
Skeff Ett Liv!
Gunnar
| Jay C.E.O. 2014-02-05 21:36:33 Unknown |
Hello Tate, We absolutely scrub everything against the federal and state DNC. There is no way our systems would allow us to call you if your number was on the National DNC list. Unfortunately most people do not realize that your number on the federal DNC lists expire every 5 years and you have to re-register it.
I would recommend to go to https://www.donotcall.gov/ and either check to see if your number is still registered and/or just re-register your number again. I hope this information was helpful. If you still think that we called you when we shouldn't have then please provide me with you phone number Via Legal@alliancesecurity.com and I will give you a full detail as to why we called or how we received your number. Thank you!
I would recommend to go to https://www.donotcall.gov/ and either check to see if your number is still registered and/or just re-register your number again. I hope this information was helpful. If you still think that we called you when we shouldn't have then please provide me with you phone number Via Legal@alliancesecurity.com and I will give you a full detail as to why we called or how we received your number. Thank you!
| Tate 2014-02-04 19:50:12 Unknown |
Hey Mr CEO aren't you supposed to check the feds no call list before you place calls to any one. seems to me i did my part by putting my number on the feds list. Why can't you and your company obey the friggin law by checking the feds list before youc all everyone?
| Jay C.E.O. 2014-02-03 18:17:31 Unknown |
Hello Loren and Do not call. I promise you it is not our intention to call and or intrude anyone's lifestyle, We scrub all numbers against the federal and state DNC's. Please email me legal@alliancesecurity.com and I will explain how we received your number. We do whatever we can to help consumers and our goal is to protect homes and families and not to aggravate anyone.
Unfortunately we cannot help out if we do not get support from consumers. Please add your name to our site we have built to help consumers or provide me your number Via email so I can resolve any issues you may have, Thank you!
Unfortunately we cannot help out if we do not get support from consumers. Please add your name to our site we have built to help consumers or provide me your number Via email so I can resolve any issues you may have, Thank you!
| Do not call 2014-02-01 00:27:24 Unknown |
Our number is on the do not call list yet your company calls every day! No one responds when the call is answered. Very poor business practice.
| Loren 2014-01-27 20:44:01 Unknown |
How about stop calling me! Go get a real f****ng job!
| Phone owner 2014-01-20 20:58:01 Telemarketer |
How about not violating the prohibitions on robo and pre-recorded telemarketing calls?
| Jay C.E.O 2014-01-20 15:54:15 Unknown |
This number belongs to Alliance Security. We are a Home Security company Offering security to protect your home or business. We scrubb all of our lists against all state and federal DNC list before we place any calls. If you would like to be added to our DNC list please visit us at www.2144470996.com
If you would like to provide us with your feedback or have any questions then please contact us via email Legal@alliancesecurity.com
Thank you for considering Alliance and we appreciate your business.
If you would like to provide us with your feedback or have any questions then please contact us via email Legal@alliancesecurity.com
Thank you for considering Alliance and we appreciate your business.
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