We're not quite sure what draws so many locksmith scams here to Utah, maybe it's the fresh air or the friendly, trusting people. Whatever it is that draws scammers here, there's no doubt that over the past few years Salt Lake City, Utah has become a feeding ground for scammers posing as reputable locksmith companies. Their goal is usually always the same, take as much money as possible from stranded victims.
"The BBB has singled out Dependable Locksmith – which operates under more than a dozen different names – for harsh criticism, calling it “particularly disreputable.” The group says the company poses as a local locksmith in cities across the country and advertises in the yellow pages using local phone numbers and fake local addresses. A consumer might think they’re dealing with a local locksmith but their phone call is actually connected to a call center located in the Bronx borough of New York City. Consumers are quoted a reasonable price over the phone but when the locksmith arrives – typically in an unmarked vehicle – he demands significantly more money than originally quoted, often only accepting cash. A complaint from Cleveland, OH, where Dependable Locksmith was operating under the name “Superb Solutions,” alleges the company quoted fees of $39 and $84 for separate jobs, but the bill ended up at $471, which included add-on fees such as a $65 breaking in fee and a $58 fee to uninstall old locks. Another complainant reported that the locksmith sent to let her into her car demanded she pay twice the price quoted over the phone. The locksmith offered to drive her to an ATM to get cash. Feeling unsafe the victim refused."
Salt Lake Locksmith Home Security Tips
As unfortunate as it is, there is always an increase in crimes such as burglaries when the economy is in a recession. Most Salt Lake Locksmiths as well as residents of certain Salt Lake neighborhoods will tell you that burglaries have definitely increased with our down economy. Police officials haven announced a definite increase in burglaries from vehicles, houses and garages. Part of the increase in crime in certain areas is the fact that they aren't being as careful as they need to.Salt Lake Locksmiths Beefing Up Home Security
For most people that have fallen victim to a home burglary it is easy to feel as though they have been singled out, and ask the proverbial, "Why Me?" If you ask any Salt Lake locksmith however you'll easily see that there is definitely more than just a burglary here and a burglary there. Every year, more than two million home burglaries take place in the United States and thousands of lives are affected by fires and other in-home emergencies.Salt Lake Residential Locksmith Services
It may be hard to believe but the majority of the Salt Lake Residential locksmith service calls we get are from people that have already been victimized by a burglary. It's unfortunate because if they had called us before to take care of their Salt Lake residential locksmith needs then we could have potentially prevented them from ever being victimized.