How to Avoid a Locksmith Scam in North Dallas
As long as human beings are around, there will always be those looking to take advantage of them. Even in 2020, with the global pandemic, social unrest and other disruptive events, North Dallas citizens need to be wary of criminals looking to make a quick buck. From COVID-19 charities and [...]
4 Ways to Avoid Locksmith Scams in Fort Worth
It seems like more-and-more people in Fort Worth (and across the country) are becoming victims of locksmithing scams these days. Whether because of intentional deceit (such as jewelry thieves posing as locksmiths) or because they don’t have proper credentials (such as the plethora of unlicensed locksmiths out there), these locksmith [...]
Why Your Dallas Locksmith Should Have a Physical Location
With the surging popularity of the internet, it is easier than ever to find a locksmith within your area in less than a minute. To be sure, a quick search for local locksmiths will likely populate the page with numerous results, all boasting to be the best in the business. [...]
Implications of Hiring an Uninsured Locksmith to Save a Buck
When choosing a professional to perform a home or business service, it’s important to choose someone who’s both certified and insured. To be sure, hiring an uninsured professional in any industry can be a risky venture – when uninsured, you may have to pay for damages out of your own [...]
Why You Should Not Use an Online Service for Key Duplication
Whether you’re asking your partner to move in, lost your spare, or just want an extra set of keys on hand in the event that you have an emergency or lock yourself out, duplicating your keys can be an important disaster-prevention measure. But with dozens of key duplication scams out [...]
How to Identify a Locksmith Spam Google Local Listing and Protect Yourself from Scams
Whether you’re heading out for ice cream, want to find a tasty location to eat lunch, or want to buy a new book, you’ll probably turn to Google to help you find the best place, as well as the business nearest to you. In fact, Google has become such an [...]
Signs of an Over-Promising, Under-delivering Locksmith
Like many offers in life, some things are just too good to be true. While this is often the case for special television offers, promises of free trials, or irresistible buy-one-get-one deals, it’s also true for locksmiths; some locksmiths will over-promise, yet under-deliver on price, quality, and service. Like with [...]
Have Smartphones Helped to Eliminate Locksmith Scams?
The Internet is a constant fixture in the lives of millions Americans throughout the country, often directly accessible at our fingertips through our smartphones. And wielding smartphones has provided for a wide array of additional services and safety that likely seemed impossible only a decade ago. To be sure, using [...]
How Can I Spot an Unlicensed Locksmith?
Locksmiths, like many other professionals statewide, are required to become licensed by the state of Texas before they can legitimately operate. To be sure, locksmiths are required to register with the Texas Department of Public Safety in order to receive a license; failure to do so could result in prison [...]
Why Price-Shopping a Locksmith Can Backfire
Many customers spend hours, days, or even weeks performing research before making a purchase. And this logic is entirely understandable for most purposes: by conducting his or her due diligence, the customer can find the best deal on an item or service and potentially save their hard-earned money. But while [...]
