Of course, just like in many other areas of the globe, around the Sydney area there are located and well hidden some scam practitioners. Take locksmith services, for instance. The fraud companies disguise themselves on the local market by imitating perfectly the services provided by reliable companies and they hit when the consumer is the most vulnerable. During emergency times. Only that they offer their services at higher prices and they are not performed precisely in the same professional manner. For instance, the services you find at this Sydney's 24/7 locksmith are different from the scam ones in terms of fees and accreditations, not to mention the processes involved by unlocking a door, in a safer manner. Below you will find some of the clues that your collaborator might not be the most reliable on the market.
1. “Local” is not quite the term to describe them
If you are in a rush checking the locksmith’s reliability might not be something easy to do. Therefore, make sure research, just in case, the alternatives available on the market. Search for a local company, because they are always more trustworthy than branches of large companies are. Small enterprises put a lot of effort into maintaining a spotless image, because they are aware that this is what clients are searching for. Also, these companies are oftentimes small family-run businesses that are able to provide efficient and fast services. On the other hand, beware of the locksmith companies that you find online and that recommend themselves simply as “locksmith services”. If the vendor is not able or willing to offer a legal name for their company, they are very likely a fraud business.
2. Ask for a locksmith license at their arrival
Be sceptical if a locksmith is unable to offer a locksmith’s license. An ID for the business would also do the job, but if the company is unable to offer those, politely dismiss their services. Under no circumstances should you let them unlock your property, whether we are talking about a home, office or a vehicle. The damage resulted will most likely be more expensive than hiring reliable companies from the start. Not to mention the fact that scam locksmiths take advantage of the desperate situations in which their clients are in and charge more than they normally should.
3. Inquire about additional charges
Be straightforward and ask if there will be additional charges for what they are doing in order to unlock your door. If there are, once again dismiss their services. If they will charge you for every little step they take in order to unlock your door, their services are not honest and they are simply trying to profit from an unpleasant situation.
4. Don’t let them drill you lock
If your locksmith insists on drilling your lock, skip them. In many cases, this will damage your lock and it might become quite expensive to replace it, depending on its type. Reliable locksmiths will never drill a lock, unless it’s high-security, having all the tools and knowledge to deal with regular ones without drilling.
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