35th Ave Locksmith Says Beware of Prices Too Good To Be True

There are scams in nearly all businesses.  Every so often they show up in local news stories.  After hail storms there are fake roofing companies that rip people off. Remodel companies that promise a new kitchen or bathroom remodel that are priced too low or promise completion way too fast.  The customer ends up paying far too much and may never get the promised work.

There are locksmith scams that traps desperate home and auto owners into overpaying for emergency services has been named as one of the fastest growing frauds in the country.

Unlicensed and unqualified, bogus lock technicians charge up to 10 times the going rate for rescuing locked-out victims.

You run an Internet service search and see a fantastic rate to get your car door opened.  You call the number and are told it is a local company and are given a $15 door price for a service call to open your car.  You wait and wait and finally someone comes and opens your car door and are handed a bill for hundreds of dollars.  You scream you were told the service would be just $15.00 and are told that doesn’t apply to your car model.

If you don’t pay they just relock your call and leave you still stranded.

If you think this doesn’t happen take a look at this video. 
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23584918/run-local-locksmith-owner-runs-away

runlocallocksmith.com may be gone but the video tells that they have opened under a new name and from the Dominican Republic are still operating the scam. When you call a company be sure you are talking to a local company and will get treated fairly.

Ask yourself, how would a company stay in business operating a mobile service that takes an employee and a vehicle many miles and say an hour to complete for just a $15.00? They must buy the truck and carry commercial insurance on the truck, the employee and the business. Those costs alone eats up much of that $15.

To avoid this scam try the following safeguards.

Before even contacting them, check their ad and website for a local address. 

When the locksmith arrives, check out their vehicle. Make a note of the license number. Be very dubious if they roll up in an unmarked vehicle or if their behavior seems unprofessional in any way.

Don’t hand over your credit card or cash until you are happy with the estimate. If they insist on cash, by the way, that’s another potential scam signal.

If you run into trouble and encounter threats and other unreasonable behavior, call the police. Tell the police this is about personal safety and not a merchant dispute.

Stay safe at home with proper locks and safety devices. Are you ready to choose that quality locksmith? A quick visit to 35thavelocksmith.com can help solve all of your locksmith needs. We are a family owned and operated locksmith company in Phoenix Arizona. Our company is over 30 years old and at its heart is a certified locksmith.

35th Avenue Locksmith
12450 North 35th Ave Suite 30
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Northwest Corner of Cactus and 35th Ave
602-242-5429 • Emergencies 24/7 480-363-2407
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