Beware! Locksmith Scams in Houston: Non Licensed Emergency Locksmiths Taking Advantage of Lock Outs

Aug. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- When you are locked out of your car, home, or business, and need the help of a professional locksmith in Houston, you may turn to your smart phone, computer, or other electronic device to find and emergency locksmith.  You want someone who is open 24/7 and ready to help at any time.  What you may not know is that your very vulnerability is resulting in unlicensed locksmiths coming to help you, but charging you way over what the job is worth.  

To ensure your safety, make sure that your locksmith has an identification card called "The Pocket Card". This official locksmith ID is required of all Houston locksmiths by The Texas Department of Public Safety.  Ask for this while still on the phone.  You might also ask the name of the locksmith shop they are associated with.  Houston has many fine locksmiths who have full service shops and have served the community for years.  Shops like My Houston Locksmith.

Recently, however, there have been out of state groups that take your call in a call center and send out anyone they can find to help with the emergency.  The quote you get on the phone may not be what you are asked to pay after the driver gets you inside.  They make all kinds of excuses as to why it will be much, much more.  

The best defense against these unscrupulous characters is to know your local locksmith.  You may also want to get a spare key to avoid the inconvenience and expense of a lock out.  The new transponder keys on many luxury automobiles can be expensive.  Generally, they will be much less at a quality locksmith than they will be at a hardware store or car dealership.

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