Top Tips for Avoiding Locksmith Scams

As you may know by now, the Locksmith industry is still one of the most heavily scammed industries in the U.S. and the scammers haven't been slowing down. In fact, Fox 19 Now recently preformed an investigation in Green Township to reveal some of Cincinnati's scammers.

Pop-A-Lock of Cincinnati is always your trusted professional locksmith contact for the following areas Bativia, Bridgetown, Cincinnati, Cloverdale, Covington, KY, Delhi, Delhi Hills, Elmwood Place, Fairchild, Finneytown, Forestville, Mack, Mason, Miltin , Montgomery, Mulberry, Newport, KY, Norwood, Sherwoodvillage, St. Bernard, Taylor Mill, KY, Wilder, KY, Cold Springs, KY, Crescent Srings, KY, Crestview Hills, KY, Edgewood, KY, Erlanger, KY, Fort Mitchell, KY, Fort Wright, KY, Highland Heights, KY, Southgate, KY

Follow these seven tips for avoiding the ever prevalent scammers in the Cincinnati area:

1. Beware of companies who answer the phone with "locksmith company" or refuse to give a legal business name
2. Be sure to ask for identification when the locksmith arrives
3. Get a quote before any work is done, including emergency services
4. Check for extra charges like emergency hours, mileage, or call minimum before you accept service
5. On site price should match your quotes price - if not, do not accept service
6. Most legitimate Locksmiths will arrive in a professional marked vehicle
7. Most locksmiths will never have to drill a lock, so proceed with caution if this is their go to solution


Always trust Pop-A-Lock of Cincinnati with your locksmith needs! Call (513) 772-8644!