5 TIPS FOR AVOIDING A LICENSED LOCKSMITH SCAM

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5 TIPS FOR AVOIDING A LICENSED LOCKSMITH SCAM
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• While we all wish scammers and fraudsters didnt
  exist, the reality is that there are many of them
  out there, and often, theyre ready to target you
  when youre at your most vulnerable. If youre in
  an emergency situation with your home,
  automotive, or business that requires a
  locksmith, be sure to follow these 5 tips for a
  genuine and positive experience

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• 1.Find a locksmith who is genuinely local
• While you might need a locksmiths services
  urgently, you should still try and do a little
  quick research before hiring one. Search the
  address they give to make sure it really is
  local, and when you call them, make them confirm
  the address just to be sure. Pay close attention
  to licensed locksmith services that use an 800
  number instead of a local phone number, as this
  often indicates that youre dealing with an
  out-of-state call center.

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• 2.Check their credentials
• If the locksmith arrives and isnt able or
  willing to provide you with proof of
  identification, then you should be extremely
  cautious. 15 states require locksmith licensing,
  and you should be wary of any locksmith claiming
  to be licensed in a state that doesnt require
  them to be. A trustworthy locksmith should also
  ask to see your identification to check that
  theyre unlocking a home, business premises or
  vehicle that belongs to you.

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• 3.Ask for an estimate
• Average locksmith services cost a minimum of 60,
  and if a locksmith quotes you an estimate that is
  significantly lower, it may indicate that theyre
  trying to bait you with a low price, and will
  raise it once the job is underway or completed,
  claiming it was more complex than anticipated.

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• 4.Ask about extra charges
• Before you agree to have any work carried out by
  a licensed locksmith, be sure to ask about
  possible extra charges, such as for emergency
  hours, mileage or service call minimums. In fact,
  it pays to ask as many questions as possible of
  your locksmith, to get a clearer picture of
  whether theyre reputable, or not. Should they be
  reluctant to answer your questions, or simply
  refuse to, then its time to find another
  locksmith who will answer them.

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• 5.Be vigilant for fluctuating bids
• If the price quoted to you over the phone doesnt
  match the price youre given when the locksmith
  is on site, dont allow them to begin work until
  you get the price you were originally quoted.
• If youre not satisfied with the quality of a
  locksmiths work, or the way in which they dealt
  with you, but they still demand to be paid the
  original estimate, you are perfectly within your
  rights to take further action. A reputable
  locksmith will not drastically change a quoted
  price, and will recognize when work or customer
  service has been below par, or was of an
  unacceptable standard, and will offer a discount
  where necessary.

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• There are many reputable, trustworthy and
  high-quality licensed locksmiths out there who
  wouldnt dream of scamming their customers, but
  it pays to keep your wits about you to avoid
  ending up in an awkward, costly or dangerous
  situation.
• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in emergency locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients. We also
  specialize in installation, servicing and repair
  of high quality access control systems, CCTV
  systems and security systems in Anaheim and key
  replacement of cars, bikes and trucks. If you are
  looking for an emergency locksmith in Anaheim or
  car key programming, call us at [phone].