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The FTC, FBI, and Associated Locksmiths of America have all warned consumers about fake locksmith listings. We exist because that problem is real — and fixable.
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Red flags to watch for
These are red flags to watch for when you hire a locksmith. Listings that fail our audit are removed.
What should disqualify a locksmith
- Quotes of "$15 service call" that balloon to $500+ on site.
- Unmarked vehicles with no business signage.
- No license number when required by state law.
- Drilling locks that could be picked or bumped first.
- Cash-only demands or unwillingness to issue a receipt.
- Generic names like "ASAP Locksmith" with no real address.
- Refusing to give a written estimate before starting work.
- Pressuring the customer to sign before pricing is clear.
Why this matters
Federal regulators and the locksmith industry's own trade body have been warning consumers about scam directories for over a decade.
Federal Trade Commission
Warns consumers that some online locksmith ads are fronts for unlicensed operators who quote low and charge high.
FBI Public Advisory
Notes that locksmith fraud often targets people in lockouts, when they have the least leverage to walk away.
Associated Locksmiths of America
Maintains a national directory of legitimate locksmiths and publishes a red-flag list.
Need a locksmith right now?
Listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed.
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