The Scam Alert
Twice-a-month editorial. New scam patterns we spot across the network of 330 verified locksmiths in 534 cities, plus the annual State of Locksmith Pricing report. No fluff, no promos — one editorial note + one field report.
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Tourist-corridor scams jumped 18% in March
Las Vegas Strip and Miami Beach saw the biggest month-over-month increase in flagged calls. Inside this issue: which ZIPs to avoid, what to ask before any locksmith dispatches, and a fresh state-by-state license-check shortcut.
Read →How we got pulled into 4 reporter stories last month
A short recap of the press cycle around our 2026 data report — what reporters asked, what we learned, and the one stat that traveled the furthest. Plus: the story behind ZIP 89109.
Read →State of Locksmith Pricing 2026 — the highlights
The annual data drop. 14% bait-and-switch rate, the worst ZIPs, and what a legitimate residential lockout actually costs. Plus the full report and the methodology section.
Read →The 9 red flags we wish every customer knew
A consolidated playbook from across our 8 service guides — boiled down to the nine things that, in combination of three or more, mean you are about to be scammed. Includes the printable 1-page PDF.
Read →Archive
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