Unfair or Deceptive Locksmith Companies
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U.S. Postal Inspectors have established a hotline for those believing they victims of locksmiths' deceptive sales practices. The phone will not be manned, but callers are encouraged to leave their contact information at 314-539-9441. The calls will trigger an investigative response. There is also a toll-free number - 877-876-2455 - but there are more steps to finding the right extension.
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Links to News Stories
- Locksmiths barred from doing business in N.C., fined $1.24M (August 31, 2010)
- Locksmith 'bully' jailed for four years (August 31, 2010)
- Judge: Locksmith facing dozens of complaints risks being found in contempt (August 5, 2010)
- Madison locksmith faces criminal charges (July 30, 2010)
- Raleigh police arrest two unlicensed locksmiths (July 29, 2010)
- 'Rogue Trader' locksmith guilty of defrauding customers (July 22, 2010)
- Uncertified Locksmiths Overcharge Customers (July 1, 2010)
- State Officials Find Unlicensed Homemaker Companions, Locksmiths, Contractors (June 30, 2010)
- Judge rejects plea deal for unlicensed locksmiths (June 29, 2010)
- AG Van Hollen: Sues USA Locksmith for fraudulent advertising (June 16, 2010)
- New Jersey locksmith company is accused of deceptive practices in Wisconsin (June 15, 2010)
- 'Local' Locksmiths May Not Be Local (June 10, 2010)
- Locksmith Charges Thousands to Pop Locks (May 21, 2010)
- Uncertified Locksmiths Overcharge Customers (May 19, 2010) (Video)
- Bulgarian householders urged to beware of fake locksmiths (May 19, 2010)
- Man's name linked to locksmiths (May 15, 2010)
- Phone book company probes locksmiths (May 12, 2010)
- A local locksmith scheme with international ties (May 11, 2010)
- Unlicensed locksmith caught on tape (May 11, 2010)
- Bay Area Residents Falling Prey To Locksmith Scams (May 6, 2010)
- Police: Locksmiths a target of scam artists (May 3, 2010)
- Scammer is trying to 'lock out' competition (April 29, 2010)
- 'Locked' in war over $1.6M bill (April 26, 2010)
- Atlanta GA Master Locksmith Calls for Licensing of Locksmiths (April 15, 2010)
- State censures Pasadena locksmith (April 10, 2010)
- AG Van Hollen: Obtains judgment against New York locksmith business (April 6, 2010)
- Judge Orders Locksmith Company Out Of Tennessee (April 6, 2010)
- Florida locksmith law proposed to help find, eliminate bad locksmiths (March 4, 2010)
- Locksmiths with Wilmington connections arrested in Raleigh (February 16, 2010)
- State licensing board cracks down on phony locksmiths (February 15, 2010)
- Two people facing locksmith fraud charges (February 14, 2010)
- Online Locksmith Swindling Consumers (February 3, 2010)
- KIRO 7 Report Spurs Action Against 'Unscrupulous' Locksmiths (January 12, 2010)
- Goddard files locksmith suit (December 8, 2009)
- Three accused of advertising fake businesses (December 8, 2009)
- Phony local firms handled calls in Fla., Goddard says (December 8, 2009)
- Tampa man ignites over ignition problem (December 1, 2009)
- Taking Action against locksmith scams (November 26, 2009)
- Taking Action: locksmith look-alikes exposed (November 24, 2009)
- Feds Bust Locksmith Company (November 11, 2009)
- State sues N.Y. locksmith company with multiple Wisconsin identities (November 6, 2009)
- Two owners of Clearwater-based Dependable Locks arrested on mail fraud charges (November 5, 2009)
- WATCH: 10 Connects helps bust national locksmith chain (November 5, 2009)
- 10 Connects investigates local locksmith with hidden cameras (November 5, 2009)
- Locksmith technicians charged for overcharging scam (November 5, 2009)
- Feds say Creve Coeur locksmith part of national scam (November 4, 2009)
- Be Wary When Choosing a Locksmith (October 26, 2009)
- Local locksmith warns consumers of scam (October 15, 2009)
- Keys Examined To Avoid Locksmith Scams (September 25, 2009)
- Picking the right locksmith (September 23, 2009)
- Some 'Local' Locksmiths Turn Out To Be Cheats (September 21, 2009)
- Police: Lying Locksmith Using Local Homeowner Addresses (September 16, 2009)
- Attorney General Martha Coakley Files Suit Against Bronx Locksmith Company and Its Owners for Role in Locksmith Scheme (August 31, 2009)
- Locksmith Scheme Targets Midlands (August 24, 2009)
- KEY TO SECURITY: Legitimate locksmiths warn homeowners to take precautions against unscrupulous practices (August 23, 2009)
- Phoenix locksmith helps protect consumers from fraud (August 23, 2009)
- Problem Solvers: Shady Locksmiths Still Lurking in the Metro (August 19, 2009)
- I-Team: Police Breaking Up Phony Locksmiths (August 14, 2009)
- Dial-A-Lock leaves customer out in the cold (August 14, 2009)
- The Key to Your Protection (July 28, 2009)
- Customers Beware Of Costly Locksmith Scams (July 28, 2009) video link
- Honest locksmiths hold key to overcoming bad companies (July 27, 2009)
- Woman feels ripped off by locksmith (July 16, 2009)
- Shady locksmiths continue to prey on area residents (July 8, 2009) video link
- Beware Of Disreputable Locksmiths (July 7, 2009)
- Locksmith fights cyber squatter (July 2, 2009)
- Englewood locksmith accused of overcharging to pay $100K (June 26, 2009)
- Can you trust your locksmith? (June 11, 2009)
- Keying in on locksmith fraud (June 5, 2009)
- Judge drops Web host from locksmith suit (June 4, 2009)
- Finding a trustworthy locksmith (May 26, 2009)
- AG Cooper Wins Court Order To Stop Phony Locksmiths (May 15, 2009)
- State sues over deceptive locksmith tactics (May 14, 2009)
- Judge halts locksmith scheme in N.C. (May 14, 2009)
- Unlicensed Locksmiths Take Advantage Of Consumers (May 5, 2009)
- Madison locksmiths fight brash new locksmith company (May 2, 2009)
- Man cited in locksmith sting (May 2, 2009)
- KSL 5 News investigates Dependable Locks (April 30, 2009)
- Why Isn't State Doing More About Locksmiths? (April 29, 2009)
- Locksmith scam targets Carson residents (April 29, 2009)
- State to investigate locksmith scheme (April 27, 2009)
- St Albans Woman's Shock At Locksmith's Bill (April 27, 2009)
- Web only: Fake locksmiths caught on hidden camera (April 24, 2009)
- Doctored Internet ads divert locksmith customers (April 24, 2009)
- Anatomy of a sting (April 23, 2009)
- Sting key to picking apart locksmith scheme (April 22, 2009)
- Locksmiths Get Council All Keyed Up (April 20, 2009)
- TN Tries to Shutdown Locksmith Scams (April 15, 2009)
- Locksmith Scams Hit the Mid-South (April 10, 2009)
- Bogus Numbers Remain After Yellow Pages Deadline (April 9, 2009)
- BBB Issues Warning About Locksmiths in Mid-South (April 8, 2009)
- Problem Solvers: Happy Ending to Locksmith Ripoff (April 7, 2009)
- Missouri Attorney General Files Locksmith Lawsuit (April 2, 2009)
- Missouri AG Announces Crackdown on Alleged Locksmith Ring (April 2, 2009)
- Problem Solvers: Working for You to Unlock a Locksmith Scam (April 2, 2009)
- K.C. locksmith lawsuit might be key to Koster’s upcoming presser (April 2, 2009)
- Koster targets ‘fraudulent’ locksmith (April 1, 2009)
- Locksmith Lessons (April 1, 2009)
- Beware Locksmith Listings (March 30, 2009)
- Professional warns of unlicensed locksmiths (March 27, 2009)
- When you call a locksmith, who really shows up? (March 19, 2009)
- More Online Problems For Locksmiths (March 17, 2009)
- How To Avoid Locksmiths Who Overcharge (March 10, 2009)
- Unlicensed Locksmiths Preying On Mid-South Customers (March 5, 2009)
- Complaints of shady locksmiths on the rise (March 5, 2009)
- Special Assignment: Locksmith Questions (March 5, 2009)
- Locksmith Works To Fix Business Listing Probelms (February 26, 2009)
- Locksmith Fights To Keep Its Online Info Correct (February 25, 2009)
- Need a locksmith? That ‘local’ company may pick your pocket, not the lock (February 14, 2009)
- Consumer Alert: Locksmith Fraud (January 27, 2009)
- New York Business Steals Omaha Address (January 11, 2009)
- Stranded Driver Finds Local Help Not A Lock (December 23, 2008)
- Be Aware: Help Lock out Unscrupulous Locksmiths (December 4, 2008)
- 7 On Your Side: Locksmith Ad Fools Consumers, Angers Businesses (December 1, 2008)
- Scammers target locksmith customers (November 21, 2008)
- Locksmith Warning (November 2, 2008)
- Don't Be Scammed by Phony Locksmiths (October 31, 2008)
- "I Fell For The Locksmith Scam" (October 30, 2008)
- Locksmiths using phony local addresses to get more business (September 19, 2008)
- Experts Warn of Locksmith Scam (July 23, 2008)
- Family says they were overcharged for lock (July 3, 2008)
- Lock Them Out (June 20, 2008)
- FTC Urges Consumers to Use Caution When Seeking a Locksmith (May 30, 2008)
- Locksmith scam bill passes state assembly (May 22, 2008)
- What to Know When You Need a Locksmith (April 25, 2008)
- Local seeks the key to safety (April 24, 2008)
- Locksmith Scam (March 26, 2008)
- Lock, Stock and Swindle?? (March 10, 2008)
- Are You Locked In? (February 27, 2008)
- Emergency locksmith companies can gouge you when you are most vulnerable (February 25, 2008)
- CBS 46 Investigates: Lock Bumping (February 22, 2008)
- Locked Out And Ripped Off? (February 18, 2008)
- Undercover Locksmith Investigation (February 6, 2008)
- The Great 'Locksmith' Swindle (January 31, 2008)
- Avoiding A Locksmith Rip-Off (January 17, 2008)
- Locksmith scam warning released (January 11, 2008)
- Locksmith firms agree to correct addresses (January 3, 2008)
- Nationwide 'Locksmith Swindle,' Says Better Business Bureau (January 2, 2008)
- Locksmith Ripoffs (January 1, 2008)
- New bill cracks down illegal locksmiths (December 31, 2007)
- Possible locksmith scams (November 28, 2007)
- Locksmith scam artists keying in on local residents (November 21, 2007)
- San Diego Hit by Locksmith Scam (November 21, 2007)
- Locksmith Complaints Skyrocket (November 21, 2007)
- 5 Investigates Locksmith Price Gouging (November 19, 2007)
- BBB warns that locksmith scammers are on the prowl (November 16, 2007)
- Nationwide Locksmith Scheme Comes to Las Vegas (November 15, 2007)
- Homeowners warned of locksmith scam (November 10, 2007)
- Consumer investigation into illegal locksmiths (November 7, 2007)
- New key leads to more trouble, higher price for customer (November 7, 2007)
- Copycat Locksmiths (Part 1) (November 6, 2007) Copycat Locksmiths (Part 2) (November 6, 2007)
- Beware Of Copycat Locksmiths (November 6, 2007)
- Consumer Connection investigates illegal locksmiths (November 5, 2007)
- Laws are key to cleaning up locksmith business (October 29, 2007)
- Beware of Locksmith Swindles (October 29, 2007)
- What's the Key to Finding Reputable Locksmiths? (October 19, 2007)
- Locksmith scam may have hit Tucson (September 30, 2007)
- Man sentenced for fraudulent locksmith scheme (September 26, 2007)
- Some Locksmiths Cost Customers More Than They Bargained For (September 20, 2007)
- Picking a locksmith at random could cost you (September 2, 2007)
- Unlicensed Locksmith Enters No Contest Plea (August 30, 2007)
- Some Bay Area People Fall For Locksmith Scam (August 22, 2007)
- Locks myth (August 20, 2007)
- Avoid Shady Locksmiths (August 9, 2007)
- A dependable locksmith? (August 3, 2007)
- 'I feel like they ripped me off' (July 24, 2007)
- Locksmith Imposters (July 19, 2007)
- Locksmith scam makes a bad day even worse (July 19, 2007)
- The Locksmith 'Mafia': Making an Estimate You Can't Refuse (July 18, 2007)
- Call 4 Action: Out-Of-State Locksmiths Picking Local Customers' Pockets (July 17, 2007)
- Locksmith trial set (July 14, 2007)
- Locksmiths Pick Your Wallet (July 13, 2007)
- Locked out? Don't fall for this locksmith scam (July 13, 2007)
- Skepticism The Key To Avoiding Locksmith Scam (July 12, 2007)
- Update: Unlicensed Locksmith In San Mateo County Jail (June 28, 2007)
- Investigators Open Up Alleged Locksmith Scam (June 11, 2007)
- CBS 5 Investigates Locksmith Scam (June 10, 2007)
- Phony Locksmiths Fined (May 31, 2007)
- Better Business Bureau Revokes Six Memberships (May 29, 2007)
- Locksmith Investigation (May 26, 2007)
- Putting The Lid On Law-Breaking Locksmiths (May 25, 2007)
- Lawmakers Taking Action On Unlicensed Locksmiths (May 23, 2007)
- Investigators: Door Jam (May 3, 2007)
- Tips for Choosing a Locksmith (April 30, 2007)
- Lousy Locksmiths (March 20, 2007)
- Unlicensed Locksmiths Run Rampant In S.F. (February 28, 2007)
- I-TEAM: Locked Out And Marked Up (February 19, 2007)
- Scam Artists Pose As Locksmiths (January 25, 2007)
- I-Team: Deceptive Locksmiths (January 22, 2007)
- Investigators Open Up Alleged Locksmith Scam (January 10, 2007)
- Locksmith overcharged her, woman alleges (December 28, 2006)
- N.Y. locksmith firm fined -- city says scams continue (November 19, 2006)
- Hank Investigates: Lock crock (November 6, 2006)
- Mistrial in locksmith fraud case after 'attack' on judge (October 31, 2006)
- Blagojevich Administration Suspends License of Dependable Locksmith for False License Information (September 26, 2006)
- DCA Sting Nabs Unlicensed Locksmiths Working in the Bay Area (September 7, 2006)
- Suspended locksmith at work? (September 4, 2006)
- State suspends locksmith's license: Firm inflated prices -- one man September 1, 2006)
- Price Line Locksmith License Suspended (August 31, 2006)
- Valley woman locks horns with locksmith company (August 21, 2006)
- Locksmith Consumer Alert (August 12, 2006)
- Don't Get Ripped Off By Locksmiths (July 24, 2006)
- Locksmith pleads guilty to fraud: Man linked to N.Y. firm billed 67- (April 5, 2006)
- City sues N.Y. locksmith accused of price-gouging: Firm accused of (March 16, 2006)
- Locksmith Again Found Liable for Fraudulent Practices (February 28, 2006)
- Scum Alert (January 18, 2006)
- Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves (January 11, 2006)
- Scammer Locksmiths Alert (October 7, 2005)
- City threatens to throw away key on locksmith (August 27, 2005)
- Out-of-state locksmiths picking on locals (August 1, 2005)
- Consumer Services Offers Tips for Hiring a Locksmith (September 9, 2005)
- Locksmith Found Liable for Fraudulent Practices (September 1, 2005)
- Unlicensed Locksmiths Strike Again (August 25, 2005)
- State Investigates Renegade Locksmiths (August 19, 2005)
- Consumer Alert: Unlicensed Locksmiths Strike in San Francisco (August 12, 2005)
ALOA Warning
AARP Warning
Consumer Complaints Boards
BBB Reports on Unsatisfactory Locksmith Companies
The following companies have been rated by BBB and have ratings of "Unsatisfactory" or are rated at "D+" or below. They are not necessarily what some in the industry call "scammers" or "deceptive locksmiths" (as is the case with all companies referenced to on this website). Some just have not followed up on a BBB action to BBB's standards and have been given the rating shown. Whether this is fair or not, we cannot judge. If you see your business listed here, the appropriate action would be to contact your BBB office and find out how you can improve your rating. Once it is above "D+" let us know and we will WILLINGLY remove it from this list. We didn't give you the rating. And this really isn't information that cannot be found from the BBB website by anybody doing a search for locksmiths in their area.
The following has been copied from the BBB:
BBB assigns ratings by evaluating businesses in the following categories:
- BBB experience with the industry in which the business operates
- The business’ length of time in operation
- Whether BBB has information that the business does not have required competency license
- Any known government actions against the business that are related to marketplace activities
- Any advertising issues found by BBB
- The number of complaints received by BBB from the business’ customers
- The number of complaints received by BBB from the business’ customers that are of a serious nature
- Whether the business has responded to complaints received by BBB
- Whether complaints have been resolved in a timely manner or the business has demonstrated it made a good faith effort to resolve them
- Business’ overall complaint history with BBB
- Whether the business has failed to resolve the underlying cause(s) of a pattern of complaints
- Whether the business has honored any commitments to BBB to arbitrate or mediate disputes and comply with arbitrator decisions and mediated settlements
- Whether BBB has sufficient background information and clear understanding of business
- Whether the business is a BBB Accredited Business
- Whether BBB Accreditation was revoked because the business failed to comply with agreed BBB standards
Ratings are determined by a proprietary formula that represents BBB’s opinion as to (1) the importance of each category, and (2) the appropriate score given to the business for each category.
BBB assigns grades from A to F with pluses and minuses. A+ is the highest grade and F is the lowest. The grade represents BBB’s degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns.
Details as to any issues identified by BBB are contained in the business’ BBB Reliability Report.
A business may receive an “NR” (No Rating) instead of a rating under circumstances that include:
- BBB file is being reviewed or updated
- BBB does not have sufficient information about the business
- Recent activity requires further review by BBB
- BBB’s rating of a business reflects BBB’s opinion about the business based on information in our files and BBB experience. The rating is not a guarantee of a business’ reliability or performance, and readers should consider a business’ rating in addition to all other available information about the business.
BBB ratings are subject to change on a daily basis based on changes in a business’ BBB file.
The above section taken from What Are BBB Ratings?
More information and A Detailed Overview of the BBB Rating System.
The following list states the BBB rating of the company, and makes no other statement or claim as to the company, nor should any other statement or claim be derived from this.
- 07 7 Day Emergency 24 Hr Locksmith - Jupiter, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)
- 1-800 LOCKSMITH - Brooklyn, NY - BBB Rating Unsatisfactory (November 4, 2008)
- 24 7 Locksmith or Pro Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- 24 Hour Always Locksmith Services - Los Angeles, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith - Cypress, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Hour Locksmith, LLC. (A) - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Hour Locksmith - Falls Church, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Hour Locksmith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- 24 Hour Locksmith - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Hours Emergency Locksmith - Henderson, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- 24 Towing & Locksmith - Westwood, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)
- 24/7 Locksmith, A - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- A-1 ABC Door & Lock Specialist - Sarasota, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- A1 Emergency Locksmith - Arlington, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- A 1 Emergency Locksmith - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- A1 Emergency Locksmith Inc - Fairfax, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- A A Absolute Lock & Security - Hanover Park, IL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- AAA Locksmith a/k/a 24/7 Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- AAA Locksmith Las Vegas Inc. - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- AAA Pop-A-Lock - Crystal River, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- ABC Lock & Glass, Inc. - Sparks, NV - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- A Plus Lock & Safe - Sarasota, FL - BBB Rating D- (November 17, 2009)
- A Re-Key Locksmith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- Ace Lock & Key - Nashville, TN - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- Ace Lock and Key - Nashville, TN - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- All Over Safe & Lock - Ocala, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Always Available Locksmith - Garden Grove, CA - BBB Rating D (February 27, 2009)
- A to Z Locksmith - Jacksonville, FL - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- BMY Locksmith - Somerville, MA - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- Coast Lock + Safe - Santa Cruz, CA - BBB Rating D (February 24, 2009)
- DC Discount Locksmith / AAA Locksmith and Hardware - Fairfax, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Dependable Locks, Inc - Clearwater, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Dependable Locksith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- Dependable Locksmith - Bronx, NY - BBB Rating Unsatisfactory (November 4, 2008)
- Dependable Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Desert Locksmiths - Reno, NV - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- Doctor Locksmith inc - Clearwater, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Durbin Locksmith Service - Brooksville, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Flat Rate Locksmiths - Beltsville, MD - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Geneva Emergency Locksmith - Geneva, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Lockmann - Salem, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- Locksmith - Greendale, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Locksmith 24 Hour Incorporated - Milwaukee, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Locksmith 24hr Incorporation - Hollywood, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)
- Locksmith Masters - Pomona, CA - BBB Rating F (November 4, 2008)
- Locksmith Superior - Milwaukee, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Mobile Locksmith - Silver Spring, MD - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Neighborhood Locksmith - Laurel, MD - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Reliable Locksmith, LLC - Dania Beach, FL - BBB Rating F (November 4, 2008)
- Reliable Locksmith LLC - Cooper City, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)
- Reliable Locksmiths - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- Right On Time Locksmith Services - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- Superb Solution, Inc - Arlington, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)
- The Lock Doctor - Corvallis, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- Tri-City Lock & Key - Loughman, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)
- Tri County Locksmith Services - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)
- U.S.A Locksmith - Boca Raton, FL - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
- United Lock Company, Inc. - Warwick, RI - BBB Rating D- (March 10, 2009)
- U S A Locksmith - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (March 10, 2009)
- USA LOCKSMITH - Golden, CO - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)
Please note that BBB ratings change daily and what may be an "unsatisfactory" report yesterday may not be "unsatisfactory" today. This list is not all-inclusive.
As a matter of policy, the BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.
BBB Reliability Reports are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information in this BBB Reliability Report is believed reliable, but not guaranteed as to accuracy.
BBB Reliability Reports generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Reliability Reports are subject to change at any time.
Other Links
- LegalLocksmiths.com Complaint Form Submit a complaint about a locksmith company.
- LegalLocksmiths.com Yellow Pages Petition Sign a petition regarding Yellow Pages advertising.
- ThelockmanPublic Scammers Article
- Google Group "A Locksmith Scammer Has Been Uncovered"
- LocksmithScams.com
- Easters Lock Article
- Blog of Sunshine Locksmith Team - Scams and Fraud
- SanDiegoLockAndSafe.com Article
- Under The Holly Tree Blog
- AFemaleLocksmith.com Blog
- LockPicking101.com BBB Link and Discussion
- FindLocalLocksmiths.com
- Digg.com Link to BBB Article
- AlliedLocksmith.com Consumer Alert
- Georgia.gov 2007 Accomplishments
Other Articles
- A Marketplace Tip from Your BBB Denver/Boulder
- BBB Warns Public about Locksmith
- Emergency Locksmith Companies Can Gouge You When You Are Most Vulnerable
- Google Maps vs Locksmith Spammers: Spammers winning?
- Locksmiths flock to Google Maps forum demanding solution
- Google Maps Proves More Locksmiths in NYC than Cabs
- Despite Fixes, Google Maps Still Vulnerable To Spam
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation letter to law enforcement officials
- Arnie Goldman's Article "How to stop a Fraudulent Scam" as published in Locksmith Ledger of April 2009.
- "Attorney General Koster sues unscrupulous locksmith company" press release, April 2, 2009.
- AG Koster makes effort to lock-up and throw away the key on deceitful business practices
- Locksmith left me out in the cold
Legal Proceedings Assistance Requests
Any locksmiths that feel that they have been infringed upon with their company name and/or trademarked logos should view the links in this section requesting for information from locksmiths that have been infringed.
- Scammers stir up the wrong hornets nest. - Request from a locksmith company for information from other locksmith companies that have been infringed upon. (Subscription Required)
Court Documents
- STATE OF GEORGIA JOSEPH B. DOYLE, Administrator, FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ACT, COMPLAINANT, v. THE KING LOCKSMITH SOLUTIONS, LLC, f/k/a and also d/b/a Golden Locksmith Solutions, L.L.C.; et al., RESPONDENTS.
- WEBSTER LOCK & HARDWARE, CO., INC., a New York corporation, Plaintiff, - vs. – WEBSTER LOCKSMITH EXPRESS, INC. a/k/a LOCKSMITH & SECURITY a/k/a ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. a/k/a A SECURITY SYSTEMS, and JACOB HALPERT, Defendants. This is a back-up copy taken from the link at jdsupra.com in-case of loss or temporary outage.
- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION of The State of Illinois, Complainant, v. DAVID PEER License No. 191000811, DEPENDABLE LOCKS, INC., License No. 192000245 Respondents.
- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION of The State of Illinois; Division of Professional Regulation, Complainant, v. GILAD YEHOSHUA GILL, License No. 191000798 PRICE LINE LOCKSMITH, INC., License No. 192000237, et al, Respondents.
- STATE OF MISSOURI, ex rel. CHRIS KOSTER, Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. DEPENDABLE LOCKS, INC, Serve: Registered Agent David Peer 2260 Hannah Way S Dunedin, Florida 34698 And, DAVID PEER, d/b/a: A #1 24 Hour Locksmith, A 24 Hour Locksmith, AAA 24 & 7 Day Locksmith, A Always Available 24 Hour Locksmith, A Emergency A Locksmith, A Locksmith Always 24 Hour, A Locksmith A 1-24 Hour, A Locksmith OO 24 Hour, A Locksmith O Always 24 Hour, A Locksmith Service 24 Hour, A Locksmith 24 Hour Emergency, A Locksmith, A Kansas City #1 Emergency Locksmith, 24 Hour A Locksmith At Saint Louis, 24 Hour A Locksmith, Locksmith, O 24 Hour Locksmith, Serve: David Peer 2260 Hannah Way S Dunedin, Florida 34698 Defendants.
- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex rel. ROY COOPER, ATTORNEY GENERAL, Plaintiff, v. ANNA KONEVSKY, individually and in her capacity as agent and officer of both 704 LOCKSMITH, INC. and NC CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH, INC.; TAMIR AVRAHAM, individually and as agent and officer of LOCKSMITH SERVICE, INC.; 704 LOCKSMITH, INC., d/b/a RALEIGH-LOCKSMITH, DURHAM LOCKSMITH, APEX LOCKSMITH CARRBORO LOCKSMITH, CARY LOCKSMITH, CHAPEL HILL LOCKSMITH, CLAYTON LOCKSMITH FUQUAY-VARNIA LOCKSMITH GARNER LOCKSMITH, HILLSBOROUGH LOCKSMITH, HOLLY SPRINGS LOCKSMITH, MORRISVILLE LOCKSMITH, SMITHFIELD LOCKSMITH, and WAKE FOREST LOCKSMITH; NC CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH., d/b/a CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH, ALBEMARLE LOCKSMITH, CONCORD LOCKSMITH CORNELIUS LOCKSMITH, GASTONIA LOCKSMITH, HUNTERSVILLE LOCKSMITH, HICKORY LOCKSMITH, INDIAN TRAIL LOCKSMITH, KANNAPOLIS LOCKSMITH, KINGS MOUNTAIN LOCKSMITH, LINCOLNTON LOCKSMITH, MATTHEWS LOCKSMITH, MINT HILL LOCKSMITH, MONROE LOCKSMITH, MOORESVILLE LOCKSMITH NEWTON LOCKSMITH, SHELBY LOCKSMITH, STATESVILLE LOCKSMITH, and ROCK HILL LOCKSMITH; LOCKSMITH SERVICE, INC., d/b/d ATLANTIS LOCKSMITH and CARY LOCKSMITH, Defendants.
- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ex rel. ROY COOPER, ATTORNEY GENERAL, Plaintiff, v. ANNA KONEVSKY, individually and in her capacity as agent and officer of both 704 LOCKSMITH, INC. and NC CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH, INC.; TAMIR AVRAHAM, individually and as agent and officer of LOCKSMITH SERVICE, INC.; 704 LOCKSMITH, INC., d/b/a RALEIGH-LOCKSMITH, DURHAM LOCKSMITH, APEX LOCKSMITH CARRBORO LOCKSMITH, CARY LOCKSMITH, CHAPEL HILL LOCKSMITH, CLAYTON LOCKSMITH FUQUAY-VARNIA LOCKSMITH GARNER LOCKSMITH, HILLSBOROUGH LOCKSMITH, HOLLY SPRINGS LOCKSMITH, MORRISVILLE LOCKSMITH, SMITHFIELD LOCKSMITH, and WAKE FOREST LOCKSMITH; NC CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH., d/b/a CHARLOTTE LOCKSMITH, ALBEMARLE LOCKSMITH, CONCORD LOCKSMITH CORNELIUS LOCKSMITH, GASTONIA LOCKSMITH, HUNTERSVILLE LOCKSMITH, HICKORY LOCKSMITH, INDIAN TRAIL LOCKSMITH, KANNAPOLIS LOCKSMITH, KINGS MOUNTAIN LOCKSMITH, LINCOLNTON LOCKSMITH, MATTHEWS LOCKSMITH, MINT HILL LOCKSMITH, MONROE LOCKSMITH, MOORESVILLE LOCKSMITH NEWTON LOCKSMITH, SHELBY LOCKSMITH, STATESVILLE LOCKSMITH, and ROCK HILL LOCKSMITH; LOCKSMITH SERVICE, INC., d/b/d ATLANTIS LOCKSMITH and CARY LOCKSMITH, Defendants.
- AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT - Dependable Locks, Clearwater, Florida This is a back-up copy taken from the link at wtsp.com in-case of loss or temporary outage.
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