Tips To Avoid Locksmith Scams

When you are already facing difficulty getting into your car or home, the last thing you need is the hassle of dealing with an unscrupulous locksmith.

To put your mind at rest, we've listed some top tips to help you identify a professional locksmith in Queensland, with advice on how to avoid scammers.

Take note of the phone number of the locksmith. If it is a toll-free number, you should be wary. A 1800 number rather than a local or mobile one could be a sign that you are talking to somebody from a call centre outside of your area.

Make sure to call and talk to the locksmith you are considering. Be wary of how they refer to their business and whether they use a specific name. If they simply use a blanket statement and only refer to themselves as locksmith services, you might be better off avoiding them.

If a locksmith lists a local address, try looking it up to make sure it's true and to check whether another business is using that address. You should also ask the company to tell you their address when you call them as an extra way to confirm they are who they say they are – if they're legitimate, they shouldn't have a problem with this.

When the locksmith arrives, it could help to check their vehicle for any logos or branding. Typically, professional locksmiths will have branding on their vans or vehicles which clearly identifies the company that they work for. If they don’t, you have reason to be more cautious.

Whether you're sceptical or not, it can’t hurt to ask for ID when the locksmith arrives. In Queensland, all locksmiths are required to have a licence in order to perform operations under the Security Providers Act 1993, so you are within your rights to ask to see this.

The exemptions to this are workers who are only providing key cutting or very simple security systems, so be wary of the job you are having completed and whether the locksmith can present a licence to you.

A legitimate locksmith should have a pricing structure already established which you can refer to beforehand. You should make sure to double-check the price before any work starts and it can be even more beneficial to get this in writing.

Of course, things can change, but if a locksmith is legitimate, they will be able to explain any amendments to you.

If you are looking for a local locksmith in Toowoomba, and the surrounding areas , Suresafe Locksmiths can help.

We provide residential, commercial and automotive locksmith services and we are ready to be of service to you.

If you have any questions or want to know more about what we offer, make sure to get in touch or call our expert team today on 0419 729 222 

so that we can sort out your problem as soon as possible!