{"id":482,"date":"2013-07-25T11:58:28","date_gmt":"2013-07-25T16:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2013-10-23T17:08:11","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T22:08:11","slug":"how-to-avoid-non-licensed-locksmith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-non-licensed-locksmith\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Non-Licensed Locksmith"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone\u2019s conning someone nowadays and everyone is paranoid about being conned.\u00a0 So how can you tell whether the business you\u2019re hiring is legitimate or not?\u00a0 The most important thing is always research.\u00a0 No matter what the topic, a quick Google search can tell you a lot.\u00a0 It will either pull up information which tells you something about the business or it pulls up no information at all which says something else about the company.<\/p>\n

When searching for a locksmith, it is especially important the company you are trusting is honest.\u00a0 Check out tips on how to avoid non-licensed locksmith to make sure you\u2019re not getting conned out of your number.<\/p>\n

Remember The Name<\/strong><\/p>\n

A legitimate locksmith company<\/a> will have a name.\u00a0 It\u2019s a matter of pride, especially if they do good work.\u00a0 So be aware of businesses you find online that don\u2019t state their names, instead using stereotypical phrases like \u201clocksmith service\u201d.\u00a0 That is highly unspecific.\u00a0 The same goes for if you call the company.\u00a0 They should answer with their name, not a stereotypical phrase.\u00a0 If you have to, ask them for a name and press until they give one to you.\u00a0 No legitimate company should have a reason to want to hide their name.\u00a0 Also, if you are on their website, browse around and see if it looks similar to other websites.\u00a0 This is because the conmen may open several websites \u00a0to trap the searcher.<\/p>\n

Logo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, workers have company vehicles that they drive to on-site situations.\u00a0 Since they are company cars, it usually means that it is stocked with the necessary tools.\u00a0 The logo and name of the company should be on the side of the car.\u00a0 It might not be big and stretch the entire side of the vehicle, but it should be noticeable.\u00a0 It gives a certain piece of mind, knowing that the locksmith is affiliated with a legitimate company and that if something happen, you can call up the business and complain.<\/p>\n

Check The License<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the locksmith service licensed?\u00a0 NY requires its locksmiths to all be properly trained and licensed before they can open for business.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for the license number.\u00a0 If they are not forthcoming with it, you\u2019ll know that something isn\u2019t right.\u00a0 There should be no reason they won\u2019t give it to you.\u00a0 Proving their legitimacy only reinforces the fact that they are a worthy company.<\/p>\n

Swipe It<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pay by credit card if you can.\u00a0 Often it is easier to pay by cash, especially with things such as locksmith services, but most business off the credit card option, especially if they know the bill is going to run high.\u00a0 Most credit cards have built-in fraud protection so if in fact the locksmith company you chose is a fraud the card will sense it.\u00a0 It\u2019ll halt the transaction and you won\u2019t lose any money.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Your Number?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep their number on your phone.\u00a0 Try walking around town and seeing what locksmiths you find.\u00a0 Most of the time locksmiths with an actual business location are legitimate.\u00a0 Walk in and start a conversation with the owners inside and ask for their number.\u00a0 Emergency situations happen when we least expect them and it is always better to be ready than caught off guard.\u00a0 With a locksmith service you can trust, the stress of being locked out suddenly disappears.\u00a0 You know they will provide good service and charge you a fair price.<\/p>\n

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