10 Tips That Can Save You from a Locksmith Fraud

Yes, there are so many such frauds that can take place without internet as well and of them is the locksmith fraud. Locksmith fraud is one of the most common types of frauds that have actually become a part of our daily lives. The locksmith’s targets people who are desperately in need of help and they make them their victim.

90% of the people do the same mistake of searching for the Adelaide Locksmith 24 hours online. Searching things and people online might have helped you multiple times but this is definitely not the case with locksmiths. The reason for this is that there is a chance that you may be the next victim of some fake or scamming locksmith, who is just pretending to be a legitimate one on online directories.

Now, after we have discussed the problem, let’s now start discussing the solutions or the precautions that one can opt and can save himself or herself from being a locksmith’s victim. Some of the tips that are actually going to be really very helpful to you:

1. The very first and the most basic tip is in finding the right Adelaide locksmith and not to waste your time searching a fraud one. The best way to search these days is obviously the internet and you can also use it, just be careful while searching for a locksmith online. Search for a locksmith with the keyword "local" or "near me". These will help you in finding the best possible results near your location or locality.

Another benefit that you can get from this is that you will be able to confirm the address that they share on online directories. If you the address already, well and good and if you don’t then search for the address on maps. Also, check for the telephone number that they provide. If it is a toll-free or customer service number, then it is something to doubt on and if the number that they are providing is a local number, that it is a more trustworthy option.

1. Next very important step is to check their identification and license. Do not allow any of the locksmiths to work at your place without you checking their license. It is just not about the fraud but there is another reason if doing so which is to save you from damaging your things as they might be unlicensed locksmith working and do not have the proper knowledge of doing work.
2. Never go behind the locksmiths who are providing their services for cheap. It might just be their trick to make you their victim. As most people will going to call a locksmith who is ready to do the job for a lesser price. So, be aware. Also, discuss about the charges and other kind of fees like, emergency fees, labor charges, night charges, service charges, etc. in advance. When you have all the details then only allow you to visit you and do the job for you. Never allow someone to start the work, without discussing over money matters. Don’t forget to ask about any hidden or additional charges.
3. Next important thing that you need to keep in mind while a locksmith is working for you is not to trust everything they say. A scamming locksmith will tell you that the lock you are using is obsolete and will have to be changed. Then, they will help you saying that they have a lock of some unknown brand, which is actually a high security lock and its in huge demand these days. And eventually, you will end up paying high for a much cheaper lock then the one you already had.
4. Keeping an eye on your surroundings while you are waiting for the Adelaide locksmith to arrive is also an important point. Be aware with the small things like how the locksmith is arriving? Is his vehicle is marked with the company logo or not? I required keep the track of the vehicle number, etc. These things are helpful, because a certified company will never send their locksmiths without their marked vehicles. Also, on a safer side, having the number of the vehicle by which the locksmith has arrived, can also help in can of frauds.
5. Don’t forget to ask for the written estimate before they start working. Most of the people actually don’t do this and thus end up paying a huge amount then what they are required to. So, asking for a written signed estimate is an important step. Also, this can help you in identifying if the locksmith company is a fraud case or not. A fraud company will never agree on giving a written estimate, because this can ruin their quick money-making business.
6. Only go for the companies which have their onsite estimate same as their written estimates. Mostly, what good companies do is they discuss about all the charges with you on phone and then they send their locksmith. But, if this is the case of a fraud company, they will add up additional charges just after arriving at your place, and sometimes even before starting the work. This is just a way to get more money out of your pocket.
7. If a locksmith or a locksmith company is asking you that either the drilling is required or the replacement is required, never say yes to them. This is just another way of the fraud companies to make some extra and quick money. An experienced locksmith or an experienced locksmith company will never use such tricks.
8. Every registered and genuine Adelaide locksmith company will give you multiple options to pay their charges, like – cash, card, cheque, etc. If some company is forcing you to pay by cash only, then this could be a case of a fraud one, as they are looking for some quick cash and have no intentions to help you out of the situation.
9. Do not trust the person who has arrived there to help you out. Just don’t leave him unattended. Be with that guy from the very staring until he leaves.

In the present time, people are only worried about the online frauds, banking frauds, fake winner’s frauds, credit card frauds etc. But even today, there are so many people who are becoming the victims of such kind of frauds that are not at all related to this internet era.

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