🔒Locksmiths often resort to destructive methods instead of picking locks to increase charges.
💸Locksmiths frequently overcharge customers and provide misleading price quotes.
🗺️Fake locksmith company listings and misleading advertising are prevalent in the industry.
🕵️Hidden cameras capture unethical practices in the locksmith industry.
⚖️Regulations and transparency in the locksmith industry need improvement to protect consumers.
How do locksmiths overcharge customers?
—Locksmiths often provide low initial quotes but inflate the price once they arrive and perform the service.
Why do locksmiths resort to destructive methods?
—Using destructive methods allows locksmiths to charge higher prices for the replacement of locks and parts.
Are all locksmith companies unethical?
—No, there are reputable locksmith companies, but the industry needs better regulation to protect consumers.
What can consumers do to avoid being overcharged?
—Consumers should request upfront, itemized pricing and compare quotes from multiple locksmiths before making a decision.
How can the locksmith industry be improved?
—The locksmith industry needs better regulations, transparent pricing practices, and stricter enforcement against unethical practices.
00:09Hidden cameras capture a locksmith attempting to unlock a door using destructive methods.
04:10A locksmith overcharges a customer and resorts to drilling the lock instead of picking it.
12:26A customer finds out that the locksmith company they hired is using a fake company listing.
14:40An investigation reveals multiple fake locksmith listings associated with a single company.
15:30A supposed locksmith location turns out to be a credit union.
