Every listing is vetted — and re-checked monthly.
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.
Red flags we screen out
These are the patterns we look for on every applicant — and the patterns that get a listing removed the moment they show up in a customer report.
- 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. We built our verification process on top of their guidance.
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