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== Notice ==

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.

== BBB Warning ==

*[http://www.bbb.org/Alerts/article.asp?ID=773 BBB Warns Consumers of Nationwide Locksmith Swindle]
*[http://dc.bbb.org/news/Locksmithscam.pdf PDF File of above link]

== FTC Warning ==

*[http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt032.shtm FTC Consumer Alert - The Keys to Hiring a Reputable Locksmith]

== Links to News Stories ==

*[http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2010/08/30/daily30.html Locksmiths barred from doing business in N.C., fined $1.24M (August 31, 2010)]
*[http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hcGhr_pgsZ9ae4FJLStYxtOikWKg Locksmith 'bully' jailed for four years (August 31, 2010)]
*[http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-locksmith-20100805,0,3254874.story Judge: Locksmith facing dozens of complaints risks being found in contempt (August 5, 2010)]
*[http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12903181 Madison locksmith faces criminal charges (July 30, 2010)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/8058427/ Raleigh police arrest two unlicensed locksmiths (July 29, 2010)]
*[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23859196-rogue-trader-locksmith-guilty-of-defrauding-customers.do 'Rogue Trader' locksmith guilty of defrauding customers (July 22, 2010)]
*[http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/23615061/index.html Uncertified Locksmiths Overcharge Customers (July 1, 2010)]
*[http://www.wtic.com/Officials-Allege-Unlicensed-Homemaker-Companions--/7585994 State Officials Find Unlicensed Homemaker Companions, Locksmiths, Contractors (June 30, 2010)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/7877524/ Judge rejects plea deal for unlicensed locksmiths (June 29, 2010)]
*[http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=200091 AG Van Hollen: Sues USA Locksmith for fraudulent advertising (June 16, 2010)]
*[http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt_and_politics/article_999f712e-78cd-11df-ad6b-001cc4c03286.html New Jersey locksmith company is accused of deceptive practices in Wisconsin (June 15, 2010)]
*[http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=12630663 'Local' Locksmiths May Not Be Local (June 10, 2010)]
*[http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/story/Local-Locksmith-Charges-Thousands-to-Pop-Locks/lCUMZ2rwyUuNAnHRvn6JWw.cspx Locksmith Charges Thousands to Pop Locks (May 21, 2010)]
*[http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/23607215/detail.html Uncertified Locksmiths Overcharge Customers (May 19, 2010)] ([http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/23611791/index.html Video])
*[http://www.sofiaecho.com/2010/05/19/903049_bulgarian-householders-urged-to-beware-of-fake-locksmiths Bulgarian householders urged to beware of fake locksmiths (May 19, 2010)]
*[http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100515/WINDSORBEACON01/5150303/1131/Man-s-name-linked-to-locksmiths Man's name linked to locksmiths (May 15, 2010)]
*[http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100510/bc_ctv_investigates_locksmith_3_100510/20100512?hub=BritishColumbia Phone book company probes locksmiths (May 12, 2010)]
*[http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100510/bc_ctv_investigates_locksmith_2_100510/20100511?hub=BritishColumbia A local locksmith scheme with international ties (May 11, 2010)]
*[http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100510/bc_ctv_investigates_locksmith_1_100510/20100510?hub=BritishColumbia Unlicensed locksmith caught on tape (May 11, 2010)]
*[http://www.ktvu.com/news/23482512/detail.html Bay Area Residents Falling Prey To Locksmith Scams (May 6, 2010)]
*[http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=130448&title=Police:%20Locksmiths%20a%20target%20of%20scam%20artists Police: Locksmiths a target of scam artists (May 3, 2010)]
*[http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100429/WINDSORBEACON01/4290304 Scammer is trying to 'lock out' competition (April 29, 2010)]
*[http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bronx/locked_in_war_over_bill_LZGO1wYUfgm6f1mXIMX41H 'Locked' in war over $1.6M bill (April 26, 2010)]
*[http://www.vee2.net/world-news/47-world-news/4886-gwinnett-county-ga.html Atlanta GA Master Locksmith Calls for Licensing of Locksmiths (April 15, 2010)]
*[http://www.hometownglenburnie.com/news/Business/2010/04/10-12/State+censures+Pasadena+locksmith%0A.html State censures Pasadena locksmith (April 10, 2010)]
*[http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=191730 AG Van Hollen: Obtains judgment against New York locksmith business (April 6, 2010)]
*[http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=12267478 Judge Orders Locksmith Company Out Of Tennessee (April 6, 2010)]
*[http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=126645&catid=8 Florida locksmith law proposed to help find, eliminate bad locksmiths (March 4, 2010)]
*[http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=11994427# Locksmiths with Wilmington connections arrested in Raleigh (February 16, 2010)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/7041111/ State licensing board cracks down on phony locksmiths (February 15, 2010)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/7036127/ Two people facing locksmith fraud charges (February 14, 2010)]
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/buzz/Online-Locksmith-Swindling-Consumers-february-3-2010 Online Locksmith Swindling Consumers (February 3, 2010)]
*[http://www.kirotv.com/money/22220669/detail.html KIRO 7 Report Spurs Action Against 'Unscrupulous' Locksmiths (January 12, 2010)]
*[http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224422-goddard-files-locksmith-suit Goddard files locksmith suit (December 8, 2009)]
*[http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=11640341 Three accused of advertising fake businesses (December 8, 2009)]
*[http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/320483 Phony local firms handled calls in Fla., Goddard says (December 8, 2009)]
*[http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/story/Tampa-man-ignites-over-ignition-problem/imNaST9pkUSPSoEgTTVm0A.cspx Tampa man ignites over ignition problem (December 1, 2009)]
*[http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-lock-expose-two,0,4536893.story Taking Action against locksmith scams (November 26, 2009)]
*[http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-lock-ripoff-story,0,7054971.story Taking Action: locksmith look-alikes exposed (November 24, 2009)]
*[http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-feds-bust-locksmith-company-story,0,5968921.story Feds Bust Locksmith Company (November 11, 2009)]
*[http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_4e39500a-cb2c-11de-bde2-001cc4c03286.html State sues N.Y. locksmith company with multiple Wisconsin identities (November 6, 2009)]
*[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/two-owners-of-clearwater-based-dependable-locks-arrested-on-mail-fraud/1049772 Two owners of Clearwater-based Dependable Locks arrested on mail fraud charges (November 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=117003 WATCH: 10 Connects helps bust national locksmith chain (November 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=116806 10 Connects investigates local locksmith with hidden cameras (November 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=188963&catid=3 Locksmith technicians charged for overcharging scam (November 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/st-louis-crime-beat/2009/11/04/feds-say-creve-coeur-locksmith-part-of-national-scam/ Feds say Creve Coeur locksmith part of national scam (November 4, 2009)]
*[http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=11387365 Be Wary When Choosing a Locksmith (October 26, 2009)]
*[http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/oct/14/local-locksmith-warns-consumers-scam/?local Local locksmith warns consumers of scam (October 15, 2009)]
*[http://www.kpho.com/news/21120165/detail.html Keys Examined To Avoid Locksmith Scams (September 25, 2009)]
*[http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2009/09/23-37/Picking-the-right-locksmith.html Picking the right locksmith (September 23, 2009)]
*[http://www.kirotv.com/consumer/21041243/detail.html Some 'Local' Locksmiths Turn Out To Be Cheats (September 21, 2009)]
*[http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Police-Lying-Locksmith-Using-Local-Homeowner/a45gkk8UxkOmpplOn6iekA.cspx Police: Lying Locksmith Using Local Homeowner Addresses (September 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagopressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Cago&b=pressrelease&f=2009_08_31_dependable_locks&csid=Cago Attorney General Martha Coakley Files Suit Against Bronx Locksmith Company and Its Owners for Role in Locksmith Scheme (August 31, 2009)]
*[http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=77653&catid=2 Locksmith Scheme Targets Midlands (August 24, 2009)]
*[http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/08/23/4335798.htm KEY TO SECURITY: Legitimate locksmiths warn homeowners to take precautions against unscrupulous practices (August 23, 2009)]
*[http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Phoenix-locksmith-helps-protect-consumers-from/AjKg4nmIPUmucnMpWkzT6w.cspx Phoenix locksmith helps protect consumers from fraud (August 23, 2009)]
*[http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-story-ps-081909,0,4829734.story Problem Solvers: Shady Locksmiths Still Lurking in the Metro (August 19, 2009)]
*[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10927916 I-Team: Police Breaking Up Phony Locksmiths (August 14, 2009)]
*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/aug/14/dial-a-lock-complaint Dial-A-Lock leaves customer out in the cold (August 14, 2009)]
*[http://www.wtvr.com/wtvr-locksmith-protection,0,5840825.story The Key to Your Protection (July 28, 2009)]
*[http://wbztv.com/local/locks.scam.fake.2.1105272.html Customers Beware Of Costly Locksmith Scams (July 28, 2009)] [http://wbztv.com/services/popoff.aspx?categoryId=64&videoId=79450@wbz.dayport.com&videoPlayStatus=true&videoStoryIds=79450@wbz.dayport.com&videoTime=3.791&stationName=WBZ& video link]
*[http://www.lvrj.com/news/51776592.html Honest locksmiths hold key to overcoming bad companies (July 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.azfamily.com/news/3oys/stories/phoenix-3oys-news-071609-locksmiths.490b138b.html Woman feels ripped off by locksmith (July 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/5530989/ Shady locksmiths continue to prey on area residents (July 8, 2009)] [http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/video/5533439/ video link]
*[http://cbs2chicago.com/local/locksmith.johnson.white.2.1076231.html Beware Of Disreputable Locksmiths (July 7, 2009)]
*[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090702/BIZ01/907050309/Locksmith+fights+cyber+squatter Locksmith fights cyber squatter (July 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/06/22/daily86.html Englewood locksmith accused of overcharging to pay $100K (June 26, 2009)]
*[http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/txcn/houston/stories/khou090611_tnt_locksmiths.6e8dbb8b.html Can you trust your locksmith? (June 11, 2009)]
*[http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_12524249 Keying in on locksmith fraud (June 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/5283679/ Judge drops Web host from locksmith suit (June 4, 2009)]
*[http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/financialsurvival/tampabaystories/story/Finding-a-trustworthy-locksmith/QNY61c7L3kiKAAAOnpMSEQ.cspx Finding a trustworthy locksmith (May 26, 2009)]
*[http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news|Sports|Lifestyles/story/34577/ag-cooper-wins-court-order-to-stop-phony-locksmiths AG Cooper Wins Court Order To Stop Phony Locksmiths (May 15, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/video/5150167/ State sues over deceptive locksmith tactics (May 14, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/5147839/ Judge halts locksmith scheme in N.C. (May 14, 2009)]
*[http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=10302504&nav=menu374_2_2 Unlicensed Locksmiths Take Advantage Of Consumers (May 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/449488 Madison locksmiths fight brash new locksmith company (May 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090502/NEWS/905019905/1070&ParentProfile=1058 Man cited in locksmith sting (May 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=6329531&autostart=y KSL 5 News investigates Dependable Locks (April 30, 2009)]
*[http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=10275252&nav=menu374_2_2 Why Isn't State Doing More About Locksmiths? (April 29, 2009)]
*[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090429/NEWS/904289847/1001/NONE&parentprofile=1058 Locksmith scam targets Carson residents (April 29, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/5034306/ State to investigate locksmith scheme (April 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.hertsad.co.uk/content/herts/news/story.aspx?brand=HADOnline&category=News&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestHAD&itemid=WEED27%20Apr%202009%2016:36:59:017 St Albans Woman's Shock At Locksmith's Bill (April 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/video/5021071/ Web only: Fake locksmiths caught on hidden camera (April 24, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/video/5021896/ Doctored Internet ads divert locksmith customers (April 24, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/flash/5004242/ Anatomy of a sting (April 23, 2009)]
*[http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/5002898/ Sting key to picking apart locksmith scheme (April 22, 2009)]
*[http://www.lvrj.com/news/43266732.html Locksmiths Get Council All Keyed Up (April 20, 2009)]
*[http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/041509_TN_Tries_to_Shutdown_Locksmith_Scams TN Tries to Shutdown Locksmith Scams (April 15, 2009)]
*[http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/041009_Locksmith_Scams_Hit_the_MidSouth Locksmith Scams Hit the Mid-South (April 10, 2009)]
*[http://www.kctv5.com/news/19142163/detail.html Bogus Numbers Remain After Yellow Pages Deadline (April 9, 2009)]
*[http://www.wreg.com/wreg-bbb-warns-of-locksmith-ripoffs-story,0,5687164.story BBB Issues Warning About Locksmiths in Mid-South (April 8, 2009)]
*[http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-story-ps-car-key-040709,0,474673.story Problem Solvers: Happy Ending to Locksmith Ripoff (April 7, 2009)]
*[http://www.kctv5.com/investigations/19077047/detail.html Missouri Attorney General Files Locksmith Lawsuit (April 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-story-locksmith-lawsuit-040209,0,1255546.story Missouri AG Announces Crackdown on Alleged Locksmith Ring (April 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-story-ps-locksmith-040209,0,3486022.story Problem Solvers: Working for You to Unlock a Locksmith Scam (April 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-savvy-consumer-blog/2009/04/02/kc-locksmith-lawsuit-might-be-key-to-kosters-upcoming-presser/ K.C. locksmith lawsuit might be key to Koster’s upcoming presser (April 2, 2009)]
*[http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/03/30/daily40.html Koster targets ‘fraudulent’ locksmith (April 1, 2009)]
*[http://www.wbtv.com/global/category.asp?c=151146&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=128873&topVideoCatNoB=132534&topVideoCatNoC=135991&topVideoCatNoD=139409&topVideoCatNoE=139408&clipId=3606407&topVideoCatNo=128873&autoStart=true Locksmith Lessons (April 1, 2009)]
*[http://www.kctv5.com/news/19046212/detail.html Beware Locksmith Listings (March 30, 2009)]
*[http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?s=10086747 Professional warns of unlicensed locksmiths (March 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.katu.com/news/local/41543997.html When you call a locksmith, who really shows up? (March 19, 2009)]
*[http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/29827/more-online-problems-for-locksmiths/ More Online Problems For Locksmiths (March 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.kptv.com/video/18896692/index.html How To Avoid Locksmiths Who Overcharge (March 10, 2009)]
*[http://www.wreg.com/wreg-unlicensed-locksmiths-working-memphis-story,0,6068988.story Unlicensed Locksmiths Preying On Mid-South Customers (March 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/40782467.html Complaints of shady locksmiths on the rise (March 5, 2009)]
*[http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/40824917.html Special Assignment: Locksmith Questions (March 5, 2009)]
*[http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/28260/locksmith-works-to-fix-business-listing-probelms Locksmith Works To Fix Business Listing Probelms (February 26, 2009)]
*[http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/28073/locksmith-fights-to-keep-its-online-info-correct Locksmith Fights To Keep Its Online Info Correct (February 25, 2009)]
*[http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/news/business/x679399835/Need-a-locksmith-That-local-company-may-pick-your-pocket-not-the-lock Need a locksmith? That ‘local’ company may pick your pocket, not the lock (February 14, 2009)]
*[http://www.cnbc.com/id/28876001 Consumer Alert: Locksmith Fraud (January 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/37420804.html New York Business Steals Omaha Address (January 11, 2009)]
*[http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/36648409.html Stranded Driver Finds Local Help Not A Lock (December 23, 2008)]
*[http://alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4329&Itemid=10 Be Aware: Help Lock out Unscrupulous Locksmiths (December 4, 2008)]
*[http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7981405&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1 7 On Your Side: Locksmith Ad Fools Consumers, Angers Businesses (December 1, 2008)]
*[http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=224970 Scammers target locksmith customers (November 21, 2008)]
*[http://www.my9tv.com/index.php?videoID=39 Locksmith Warning (November 2, 2008)]
*[http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Don_t_Be_Scammed_by_Phony_Locksmiths_Washington_DC.html Don't Be Scammed by Phony Locksmiths (October 31, 2008)]
*[http://consumerist.com/5071157/i-fell-for-the-locksmith-scam "I Fell For The Locksmith Scam" (October 30, 2008)]
*[http://www.abc15.com/content/news/investigators/consumeralerts/story.aspx?content_id=2ae1d34e-705f-4270-8d13-28474b84ab9f Locksmiths using phony local addresses to get more business (September 19, 2008)]
*[http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=8723975 Experts Warn of Locksmith Scam (July 23, 2008)]
*[http://www.king5.com/localnews/getjesse/stories/NW_070308GJB_locksmith_KS.1e28d593.html Family says they were overcharged for lock (July 3, 2008)]
*[http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/argus/index.ssf?/base/editorial/1213996842223190.xml&coll=6 Lock Them Out (June 20, 2008)]
*[http://www.wrdw.com/news/headlines/19399814.html FTC Urges Consumers to Use Caution When Seeking a Locksmith (May 30, 2008)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=6159947 Locksmith scam bill passes state assembly (May 22, 2008)]
*[http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6399113&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.1.1 What to Know When You Need a Locksmith (April 25, 2008)]
*[http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513882&BRD=1653&PAG=461&dept_id=12717&rfi=6 Local seeks the key to safety (April 24, 2008)]
*[http://www.abc2news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=8615@wmar.dayport.com&navCatId=57 Locksmith Scam (March 26, 2008)]
*[http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=bd081501-2a9f-46a6-b30a-c69702d73517 Lock, Stock and Swindle?? (March 10, 2008)]
*[http://www.kdbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=7935286 Are You Locked In? (February 27, 2008)]
*[http://www.prurgent.com/2008-02-25/pressrelease8056.htm Emergency locksmith companies can gouge you when you are most vulnerable (February 25, 2008)]
*[http://www.cbs46.com/news/13527619/detail.html CBS 46 Investigates: Lock Bumping (February 22, 2008)]
*[http://www.wdtv.com/home/ticker/15743587.html Locked Out And Ripped Off? (February 18, 2008)]
*[http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=2a28a9a9-ccbc-4fe0-ab36-5ff0b942c3c2 Undercover Locksmith Investigation (February 6, 2008)]
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18573130 The Great 'Locksmith' Swindle (January 31, 2008)]
*[http://cbs3.com/seenon/Locksmith.Rip.Off.2.632531.html Avoiding A Locksmith Rip-Off (January 17, 2008)]
*[http://www.enidnews.com/localnews/local_story_011011057.html Locksmith scam warning released (January 11, 2008)]
*[http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_7876240 Locksmith firms agree to correct addresses (January 3, 2008)]
*[http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4071845&page=1 Nationwide 'Locksmith Swindle,' Says Better Business Bureau (January 2, 2008)]
*[http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4072007&affil=ktrk Locksmith Ripoffs (January 1, 2008)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=5863812 New bill cracks down illegal locksmiths (December 31, 2007)]
*[http://fox21news.com/News/news_story.aspx?id=70338 Possible locksmith scams (November 28, 2007)]
*[http://www.king5.com/business/stories/NW_112107WAB_locksmith_ripoff_scam_TP.25f1f8dd.html Locksmith scam artists keying in on local residents (November 21, 2007)]
*[http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-21-2007/0004710141&EDATE= San Diego Hit by Locksmith Scam (November 21, 2007)]
*[http://www.local6.com/news/14656112/detail.html Locksmith Complaints Skyrocket (November 21, 2007)]
*[http://www.kpho.com/news/14639904/detail.html 5 Investigates Locksmith Price Gouging (November 19, 2007)]
*[http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071116/LIFESTYLE/711160310 BBB warns that locksmith scammers are on the prowl (November 16, 2007)]
*[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=7367687&nav=menu102_2 Nationwide Locksmith Scheme Comes to Las Vegas (November 15, 2007)]
*[http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2007/11/10/news/296906.txt Homeowners warned of locksmith scam (November 10, 2007)]
*[http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/stories/wcnc-110607-krg-locksmiths.1dfb20beb.html Consumer investigation into illegal locksmiths (November 7, 2007)]
*[http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071107/LIFE/711070308/1074/RSS11 New key leads to more trouble, higher price for customer (November 7, 2007)]
*[http://video.nbc6.net/player/?id=179413 Copycat Locksmiths (Part 1) (November 6, 2007)] [http://video.nbc6.net/player/?id=180204 Copycat Locksmiths (Part 2) (November 6, 2007)]
*[http://www.nbc6.net/news/14527414/detail.html Beware Of Copycat Locksmiths (November 6, 2007)]
*[http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-110607-krg-locksmiths.1dfb20beb.html Consumer Connection investigates illegal locksmiths (November 5, 2007)]
*[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-flhlpvasquez1029.1nboct29,0,2491797.column?coll=sofla_business_util Laws are key to cleaning up locksmith business (October 29, 2007)]
*[http://www.wjtv.com/gulfcoastwest/jtv/news.apx.-content-articles-JTV-2007-10-29-0011.html Beware of Locksmith Swindles (October 29, 2007)]
*[http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=22142 What's the Key to Finding Reputable Locksmiths? (October 19, 2007)]
*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21055842/ Locksmith scam may have hit Tucson (September 30, 2007)]
*[http://origin.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_7005306 Man sentenced for fraudulent locksmith scheme (September 26, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=consumer&id=5667726 Some Locksmiths Cost Customers More Than They Bargained For (September 20, 2007)]
*[http://www.komotv.com/news/9551287.html?video=YHI&t=a Picking a locksmith at random could cost you (September 2, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5621140 Unlicensed Locksmith Enters No Contest Plea (August 30, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5595259 Some Bay Area People Fall For Locksmith Scam (August 22, 2007)]
*[http://www.twincities.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?articleId=6650581&siteId=569 Locks myth (August 20, 2007)]
*[http://www.bobvila.com/OnTheLevel/Avoid-Shady-Locksmiths-2777.html#comment100#comment100 Avoid Shady Locksmiths (August 9, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5539024 A dependable locksmith? (August 3, 2007)]
*[http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/8672017.html?video=YHI&t=a 'I feel like they ripped me off' (July 24, 2007)]
*[http://www.wptv.com/content/specialreports/story.aspx?content_id=d5a8f2ab-30e9-4215-8881-ead3c92c3beb Locksmith Imposters (July 19, 2007)]
*[http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/8607362.html Locksmith scam makes a bad day even worse (July 19, 2007)]
*[http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/07/the-locksmith-m.html The Locksmith 'Mafia': Making an Estimate You Can't Refuse (July 18, 2007)]
*[http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/13699355/detail.html Call 4 Action: Out-Of-State Locksmiths Picking Local Customers' Pockets (July 17, 2007)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20070714/ai_n19374554 Locksmith trial set (July 14, 2007)]
*[http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2007/07/locksmiths-pick.html Locksmiths Pick Your Wallet (July 13, 2007)]
*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19714358 Locked out? Don't fall for this locksmith scam (July 13, 2007)]
*[http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/locksmith_scam.html Skepticism The Key To Avoiding Locksmith Scam (July 12, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5433503 Update: Unlicensed Locksmith In San Mateo County Jail (June 28, 2007)]
*[http://www.nbc10.com/video/10715012/index.html Investigators Open Up Alleged Locksmith Scam (June 11, 2007)]
*[http://www.kpho.com/video/13442037/detail.html CBS 5 Investigates Locksmith Scam (June 10, 2007)]
*[http://www.cbs46.com/news/13527619/detail.html Phony Locksmiths Fined (May 31, 2007)]
*[http://www.kotv.com/news/local/story/?id=128377 Better Business Bureau Revokes Six Memberships (May 29, 2007)]
*[http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=20393@video.fox23.com&navCatId=5 Locksmith Investigation (May 26, 2007)]
*[http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20061121_locksmiths.htm Putting The Lid On Law-Breaking Locksmiths (May 25, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5332432 Lawmakers Taking Action On Unlicensed Locksmiths (May 23, 2007)]
*[http://www.nbcactionnews.com/content/investigative/story.aspx?content_id=8509ED07-03C0-4E37-8892-E325029BC3E0&gsa=true Investigators: Door Jam (May 3, 2007)]
*[http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3066086&version=1&locale=EN-US Tips for Choosing a Locksmith (April 30, 2007)]
*[http://www1.wsvn.com/features/articles/carmelcase/MI42377 Lousy Locksmiths (March 20, 2007)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=5079728 Unlicensed Locksmiths Run Rampant In S.F. (February 28, 2007)]
*[http://wcco.com/topstories/local_story_050222739.html I-TEAM: Locked Out And Marked Up (February 19, 2007)]
*[http://cbs11tv.com/topstories/local_story_025235906.html Scam Artists Pose As Locksmiths (January 25, 2007)]
*[http://www.todaystmj4.com/features/iteam/5288916.html I-Team: Deceptive Locksmiths (January 22, 2007)]
*[http://www.nbc10.com/video/10715012/index.html?taf=phi Investigators Open Up Alleged Locksmith Scam (January 10, 2007)]
*[http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/local_news/8999324812409044990 Locksmith overcharged her, woman alleges (December 28, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20061119/ai_n16858159 N.Y. locksmith firm fined -- city says scams continue (November 19, 2006)]
*[http://www3.whdh.com/features/articles/hank/BO33309 Hank Investigates: Lock crock (November 6, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20061031/ai_n16814151 Mistrial in locksmith fraud case after 'attack' on judge (October 31, 2006)]
*[http://www.idfpr.com/newsrls/092606PeerDepndblePressrelease.asp Blagojevich Administration Suspends License of Dependable Locksmith for False License Information (September 26, 2006)]
*[http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/press_releases/2006/0907_bsis.shtml DCA Sting Nabs Unlicensed Locksmiths Working in the Bay Area (September 7, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060904/ai_n16708064 Suspended locksmith at work? (September 4, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060901/ai_n16712648 State suspends locksmith's license: Firm inflated prices -- one man September 1, 2006)]
*[http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=1&RecNum=5220 Price Line Locksmith License Suspended (August 31, 2006)]
*[http://www.azfamily.com/news/3oys/stories/KTVK3OYS20060821_locksmith.21b44d9b.html Valley woman locks horns with locksmith company (August 21, 2006)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=3345811 Locksmith Consumer Alert (August 12, 2006)]
*[http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=4396403 Don't Get Ripped Off By Locksmiths (July 24, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060405/ai_n16197289 Locksmith pleads guilty to fraud: Man linked to N.Y. firm billed 67- (April 5, 2006)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060316/ai_n16229030 City sues N.Y. locksmith accused of price-gouging: Firm accused of (March 16, 2006)]
*[http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?topChannelName=HomePage&contentOID=536936663&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=/web Locksmith Again Found Liable for Fraudulent Practices (February 28, 2006)]
*[http://www.clevescene.com/2006-01-18/news/scum-alert/ Scum Alert (January 18, 2006)]
*[http://www.clevescene.com/2006-01-11/news/gypsies-tramps-thieves/ Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves (January 11, 2006)]
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=45396 Scammer Locksmiths Alert (October 7, 2005)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20050827/ai_n15363064 City threatens to throw away key on locksmith (August 27, 2005)]
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20050801/ai_n14913457 Out-of-state locksmiths picking on locals (August 1, 2005)]
*[http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?topChannelName=HomePage&contentOID=536930363&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=/web Consumer Services Offers Tips for Hiring a Locksmith (September 9, 2005)]
*[http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?topChannelName=HomePage&contentOID=536930031&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=/web Locksmith Found Liable for Fraudulent Practices (September 1, 2005)]
*[http://www.kron.com/Global/story.asp?S=3972872&nav=5D7v Unlicensed Locksmiths Strike Again (August 25, 2005)]
*[http://www.kron.com/Global/story.asp?S=3735853 State Investigates Renegade Locksmiths (August 19, 2005)]
*[http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/press_releases/2005/0812_bsis.shtml Consumer Alert: Unlicensed Locksmiths Strike in San Francisco (August 12, 2005)]

== ALOA Warning ==

*[http://www.aloa.org/pressroom/consumerguide.html Consumers Warned of Phony Locksmith Scam]

== AARP Warning ==

*[http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourmoney/scamalert/articles/scam_alert__price-gouging.html Scam Alert: Price-Gouging Locksmiths Rip Off Customers]

== Consumer Complaints Boards ==

*[http://www.complaintsboard.com/?search=locksmith ComplaintsBoard.com]
*[http://www.ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q1=ALL&q5=&q4=&q6=locksmith&q3=&q2=&q7=&searchtype=0&submit2=Search! RipOffReport.com]
*[http://search.bbb.org/Results.aspx?n=locksmith&add=&c=&st=&z= Better Business Bureau locksmith search]

== 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 [http://www.bbb.org/business-reviews/ratings/ What Are BBB Ratings?]

More information and [http://www.bbb.org/business-reviews/ratings/overview.html 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.

*[http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=26004276 07 7 Day Emergency 24 Hr Locksmith - Jupiter, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)]
*[http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?id=35438 1-800 LOCKSMITH - Brooklyn, NY - BBB Rating Unsatisfactory (November 4, 2008)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300004318245 24 7 Locksmith or Pro Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100073627 24 Hour Always Locksmith Services - Los Angeles, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100065244 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith - Cypress, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.vegasbbb.org/bbb_rated_acc_rpt.asp?bbbid=76771&tr=rated&lg=F&ex=11,15,19,26 24 Hour Locksmith, LLC. (A) - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=030516548 24 Hour Locksmith - Falls Church, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/24-hour-locksmith-in-portland-or-22483898 24 Hour Locksmith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=044431117 24 Hour Locksmith - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.vegasbbb.org/bbb_rated_acc_rpt.asp?bbbid=73131&tr=rated&lg=F&ex=11,16,26 24 Hours Emergency Locksmith - Henderson, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100070851 24 Towing & Locksmith - Westwood, CA - BBB Rating D (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.vegasbbb.org/bbb_rated_acc_rpt.asp?bbbid=73785&tr=rated&lg=F&ex=11,16,26 24/7 Locksmith, A - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/lock-companies/a-1-abc-door-and-lock-specialist-in-sarasota-fl-90026368 A-1 ABC Door & Lock Specialist - Sarasota, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=150609289 A1 Emergency Locksmith - Arlington, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=215220821 A 1 Emergency Locksmith - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=133644992 A1 Emergency Locksmith Inc - Fairfax, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/chicago/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/a-a-absolute-lock-and-security-in-hanover-park-il-88048706 A A Absolute Lock & Security - Hanover Park, IL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300172040690 AAA Locksmith a/k/a 24/7 Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.vegasbbb.org/bbb_rated_acc_rpt.asp?bbbid=78451&tr=rated&lg=F&ex=11,16,26 AAA Locksmith Las Vegas Inc. - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300153924232 AAA Pop-A-Lock - Crystal River, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/reno/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/abc-lock-and-glass-inc-in-sparks-nv-100167 ABC Lock & Glass, Inc. - Sparks, NV - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/lock-companies/a-plus-lock-and-safe-in-sarasota-fl-6183688 A Plus Lock & Safe - Sarasota, FL - BBB Rating D- (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/a-re-key-locksmith-in-portland-or-22477030 A Re-Key Locksmith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://nashville.app.bbb.org/report/32000351 Ace Lock & Key - Nashville, TN - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://nashville.app.bbb.org/report/37040067 Ace Lock and Key - Nashville, TN - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300183832890 All Over Safe & Lock - Ocala, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100068751 Always Available Locksmith - Garden Grove, CA - BBB Rating D (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.jacksonville.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=202435099 A to Z Locksmith - Jacksonville, FL - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://reports-boston.bbb.org/Boston/Public/Reports/RR/Report.aspx?i=114937 BMY Locksmith - Somerville, MA - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://sanjose.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=230651 Coast Lock + Safe - Santa Cruz, CA - BBB Rating D (February 24, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=130936183 DC Discount Locksmith / AAA Locksmith and Hardware - Fairfax, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/lock-companies/dependable-locks-in-clearwater-fl-90028394 Dependable Locks, Inc - Clearwater, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/dependable-locksith-in-portland-or-22039472 Dependable Locksith - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?pid=44&page=1&id=84849 Dependable Locksmith - Bronx, NY - BBB Rating Unsatisfactory (November 4, 2008)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300171556151 Dependable Locksmith - Orlando, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/reno/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/desert-locksmiths-in-reno-nv-102889 Desert Locksmiths - Reno, NV - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/lock-companies/doctor-locksmith-in-clearwater-fl-90055706 Doctor Locksmith inc - Clearwater, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/lock-companies/durbin-locksmith-service-in-brooksville-fl-90071545 Durbin Locksmith Service - Brooksville, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=022350547 Flat Rate Locksmiths - Beltsville, MD - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300140740945 Geneva Emergency Locksmith - Geneva, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/lockmann-in-salem-or-22011865 Lockmann - Salem, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/locksmith-in-greendale-wi-44256527 Locksmith - Greendale, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/locksmith-24-hour-incorporated-in-milwaukee-wi-44048382 Locksmith 24 Hour Incorporated - Milwaukee, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=23002949 Locksmith 24hr Incorporation - Hollywood, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)]
*[http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100062906 Locksmith Masters - Pomona, CA - BBB Rating F (November 4, 2008)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/locksmith-superior-in-milwaukee-wi-44256170 Locksmith Superior - Milwaukee, WI - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=164930410 Mobile Locksmith - Silver Spring, MD  - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=211156166 Neighborhood Locksmith - Laurel, MD - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=38000056 Reliable Locksmith, LLC - Dania Beach, FL - BBB Rating F (November 4, 2008)]
*[http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=92004395 Reliable Locksmith LLC - Cooper City, FL - BBB Rating F (April 7, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=15932 Reliable Locksmiths - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=005816961 Right On Time Locksmith Services - Washington, DC - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&compid=074253678 Superb Solution, Inc - Arlington, VA - BBB Rating F (February 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/the-lock-doctor-in-corvallis-or-22226416 The Lock Doctor - Corvallis, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300181525548 Tri-City Lock & Key - Loughman, FL - BBB Rating F (November 17, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/tri-county-locksmith-services-in-portland-or-74001585 Tri County Locksmith Services - Portland, OR - BBB Rating F (April 16, 2009)]
*[http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=33001252 U.S.A Locksmith - Boca Raton, FL - BBB Rating F (February 27, 2009)]
*[http://reports-boston.bbb.org/Boston/Public/Reports/RR/Report.aspx?i=105147 United Lock Company, Inc. - Warwick, RI - BBB Rating D- (March 10, 2009)]
*[http://www.vegasbbb.org/bbb_rated_acc_rpt.asp?bbbid=70217&tr=rated&lg=F&ex=11,16,18,19,20,26 U S A Locksmith - Las Vegas, NV - BBB Rating F (March 10, 2009)]
*[http://www.bbb.org/denver/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/usa-locksmith-in-golden-co-90022215 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 ==

*[http://legallocksmiths.com/Complaint_Form.html LegalLocksmiths.com Complaint Form] Submit a complaint about a locksmith company.
*[http://legallocksmiths.com/Yellow_Page_Petition.html LegalLocksmiths.com Yellow Pages Petition] Sign a petition regarding Yellow Pages advertising.
*[http://www.thelockmanpublic.com/?p=7 ThelockmanPublic Scammers Article]
*[http://groups.google.com/group/locksmithinvestigator Google Group "A Locksmith Scammer Has Been Uncovered"]
*[http://locksmithscams.com/ LocksmithScams.com]
*[http://www.easterslock.com/consumer-alert.aspx Easters Lock Article]
*[http://sunshinelocksmith.com/blog/categories/4-Scams-and-Fraud Blog of Sunshine Locksmith Team - Scams and Fraud]
*[http://www.sandiegolockandsafe.com/locksmithscams.html SanDiegoLockAndSafe.com Article]
*[http://thehollytree.blogspot.com/2008/02/scam-alert-phony-israeli-owned.html Under The Holly Tree Blog]
*[http://www.afemalelocksmith.com/blog/2008/01/ AFemaleLocksmith.com Blog]
*[http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=22265 LockPicking101.com BBB Link and Discussion]
*[http://www.findlocallocksmiths.com/bbb-locksmith-warning.htm FindLocalLocksmiths.com]
*[http://digg.com/security/BBB_Warns_Consumers_of_Nationwide_Locksmith_Swindle Digg.com Link to BBB Article]
*[http://www.alliedlocksmiths.com/consumer.htm AlliedLocksmith.com Consumer Alert]
*[http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,5426814_39274688,00.html Georgia.gov 2007 Accomplishments]

== Other Articles ==

*[http://denver.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=33&id=e8849732-fc9f-4c6e-87f3-cdf2b3cc2d8f&art=1128 A Marketplace Tip from Your BBB Denver/Boulder]
*[http://central-northern-western-arizona.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=30&id=348ae288-a400-441f-a602-747919a5a779&art=1085 BBB Warns Public about Locksmith]
*[http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=29&id=9bd9fc53-326a-45ca-9b84-54e0c465cd00&art=3497 Emergency Locksmith Companies Can Gouge You When You Are Most Vulnerable]
*[http://blumenthals.com/blog/2009/02/25/google-maps-vs-locksmiths-spammers-spammers-winning/ Google Maps vs Locksmith Spammers: Spammers winning?]
*[http://blumenthals.com/blog/2009/03/06/locksmiths-flock-to-google-maps-forum-demanding-solution/ Locksmiths flock to Google Maps forum demanding solution]
*[http://blumenthals.com/blog/2009/02/18/google-maps-proves-more-locksmiths-in-nyc-than-cabs/ Google Maps Proves More Locksmiths in NYC than Cabs]
*[http://searchengineland.com/despite-fixes-google-maps-still-vulnerable-to-spam-16883 Despite Fixes, Google Maps Still Vulnerable To Spam]
*[http://www.idfpr.com/newsrls/092506LocksmithEnf.pdf Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation letter to law enforcement officials]
*[http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/File:ArnieGoldmanArticle.pdf Arnie Goldman's Article "How to stop a Fraudulent Scam" as published in Locksmith Ledger of April 2009.]
*[http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/File:MissouriAGApril022009.pdf "Attorney General Koster sues unscrupulous locksmith company" press release, April 2, 2009.]
*[http://ago.mo.gov/ConsumerCorner/blog/10516/AG_Koster_makes_effort_to_lockup_and_throw_away_the_key_on_deceitful_business_practices/ AG Koster makes effort to lock-up and throw away the key on deceitful business practices]
*[http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2008/05/locksmith-left-me-out-in-the-c.html 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.

*[http://www.keypro.info/Forums/viewtopic/t=9937.html 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 ==

*[http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/Image:GoldenLocksmith.pdf 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.]
*[http://www.jdsupra.com/post/fileServer.aspx?fName=56f02dcc-7f3b-413c-830d-c0487c74ebbe.pdf 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.] [http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/File:WebsterLocksmith.pdf This is a back-up copy taken from the link at jdsupra.com in-case of loss or temporary outage.]
*[http://www.idfpr.com/newsrls/092506PeerDependableLocksOrder.pdf 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.]
*[http://www.idfpr.com/newsrls/083106PRICELINELOCKSMITH.pdf 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.]
*[http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/File:Missouri-v-Dependable-Locks.pdf 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.]
*[http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2009/05/14/5149460/TRO.swf 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.]
*[http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/wral_investigates/2009/05/14/5148054/locksmithsuit.swf 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.]
*[http://www.wtsp.com/images/pdfs/Affidavit_Eli_Barhanun.pdf AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT - Dependable Locks, Clearwater, Florida] [http://www.locksmithwiki.com/lockwiki/index.php/File:Affidavit_Eli_Barhanun.pdf This is a back-up copy taken from the link at wtsp.com in-case of loss or temporary outage.]

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