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Pretending you have an alarm can be costly: up to 600 euros a day if you use a company’s name without hiring them.
14th August 2025
Putting up an alarm sign with the name of a security company without having hired their services may seem like a quick fix to scare off burglars or squatters. However, what many don't realize is that this practice is prohibited by Spain's Private Security Law 5/2014, and can result in fines of up to 600 euros per day. What seems like an innocent precaution can quickly become a serious legal issue.
The real reason for the fine is not the sign itself, but pretending to have a professional security service that you haven’t actually contracted. Using a company’s name or logo without permission amounts to impersonation, taking advantage of their reputation, and potentially infringing on trademark rights. What starts as a simple sign could end up in court.
The good news? You can still protect your home with a generic video surveillance sign, as long as it doesn’t mention any specific company. So if you haven’t hired a real security service, the smartest choice is not to pretend you have. Because when it comes to safety, fake protection can turn out to be very costly.