Locksmith Scams

It is a staggering amount of consumers who get ripped off everyday by “locksmith scams” offering everything from impossibly low initial service calls to making copies of keys to break in later.   Here is a sampling a the many stories that continue to surface as the “scourge” of the locksmith industry continues to mislead consumers:

Nationwide locksmith scam targets local victims

DENVER – It’s bad enough when you’re locked out of your home or car. But what’s worse, is what can happen to you when you call a locksmith and become the victim of a ‘bait and switch’ scam. A locksmith company quotes you one price, but once they arrive the price goes up – way up. It’s a locksmith scam that’s duping consumers across the country and right here in Colorado. FOX31 News called locksmiths that advertise the cheapest rates in the metro area and used our hidden cameras to put them to the test. One company after another quoted us a $19 service charge and said it would probably cost an additional $30 to unlock the car.    Read More…