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Here’s what’s happening: consumers are looking up locksmiths in the yellow pages or online. They think they are calling a reputable business when actually the number is routed to somewhere else, like New York or Florida. These people (who usually don’t have any license or special training) show up at your house to replace your lock. They typically quote 4 or 5 times as much as the current market prices.
The quality of work is sub par, and a lot of times the lock will need to be replaced because they are cheap locks, cylinders, and keys. Dozens of these “companies” are using fake addresses so that they can’t be traced and found, and their numbers get disconnected once any suspicion is aroused.
Fortunately, just being armed with this information is the most important way to make sure that it doesn’t happen to you or your friends and family.
Here’s how you can keep yourself safe:
- If you are in need of a locksmith, get a referral from someone you trust.
- If you can’t find a good referral, do some research and make sure that the address and company checks out. The police are not allowed to give referrals or recommendations, however the local chamber of commerce can.
- When you decide on a locksmith, make sure to get their license number and double check it with the California State Contractors License Board to make sure it is valid.
- If the deal doesn’t feel right, call it off.
- If you live in or near Anaheim, call Community Lock Safe & Service for your needs. Our locksmiths are licensed and have proudly served our community for over 30 years. It’s our job to help you keep your home and business safe.
