Locksmith Scam Reports & Reviews

Locksmith Scam Reports & Reviews (12)

- Reading, PA, USA • Jul 25, 2025

Phone: 1(717) 435-1867
Address: Reading, PA 19607, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $165
Type of a scam: Worthless Problem-solving Service

I had gotten locked out of my car and called 3 other local locksmiths but no one could help. I even called the police and reading police. Last resort was this locksmith on google who didn’t have an email or website just a number and a good review. I was desperate because I didn’t want my car to be tow away and I also didn’t have a lot of money. The guy over the phone told me it would be 50$ and 15 mins. It took the man over an hour to show, he was driving in a normal car with normal clothes, and overcharged me. When i reached out to see if i could get like a breakdown of why it costs so much I never received a call back.

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- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

Phone: (615) 482-6527
Website: Locksmiths-now.com
Address: 1405 Dreshertown Road #495, Dresher, PA 19025, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $300
Type of a scam: Worthless Problem-solving Service

The locksmith came out after I was quoted 80-100$ to get into my apartment. He got here and didn’t clarify what he was doing. He said he was going to pick the lock, then he totally destroyed it.

After destroying my lock, he charged me and extra 300$ and even tried to say 500$ initially. I told him I don’t even have that money and he said, 400$. I told him I was quoted 100 and I’ll do 150$ max. He said okay but still charged 400 to my card!

I have since called other locksmith to get a quote and they also are saying it should be no more than 150$ for that job. The guy will not respond the me now; the websites number I call also doesn’t not respond.

This is definitely a scammer, and taking advantage of people.

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- Harrisburg, PA, USA

Phone: (717) 435-1867
Website: asaplocksmith.net
Address: Harrisburg, PA 17103, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $175
Type of a scam: Worthless Problem-solving Service

I called them on Jan 31st to make 2 keys. I paid $350 for the keys. First they had me waiting ALL day. When the guy finally made it to me he made they keys and when he left he hit my car. I started calling them about 2 weeks ago because one of the keys stopped working. They kept giving me the run around and even blocked 3 of my numbers from contacting them so i had to call private. I told them I was even willing to meet the technician where ever he was so he wouldn't have to come to me. I asked to either have this key reprogrammed, get a new key, or get my money back and nothing.

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- New Berlin, WI, USA

Phone: (866) 347-0109
Website: Private Facebook marketplace listing
Address: Waukesha, WI, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Home Improvement

I messaged a man on Facebook marketplace named Marcos Ramirez who offered locksmith services in the Waukesha Area. I messaged him for a quote and he told me to call this number 866-347-0109. I called and was never told a business name. They asked for my name and address and type of vehicle. I was asking for a quote and they told me a a tech would call me shortly with a quote. I got a call from a tech 414-335-8434 who told me $275. I said that's too expensive and I'm not interested. I hung up. BUT then I got a call from another tech from phone 414-626-0601 who couldn't even tell me how he got my phone number. I said I'm not interested and he wasn't getting the message. I hung up and called the original 866 number and said hey tell your techs to stop calling me as I'm no longer interested in getting quotes from your company. She said "Well you have to pay the cancellation fee." I said no chance, I only called for a quote. We went back and forth until they gave up. I then shortly after filled out this form to report it as a scam. If they persist to call me, send me a bill, or show up to my home I will get the company name and file a formal complaint. I wish I had more information on them. The whole process was very predatory and I'm very shook up. I solely wanted a quote and I was harassed by them. I'm not in a desperate need for a new key for my car but I can't imagine how they are acting with people who are locked out of their cars and have no other option then to deal with them.

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- New York, NY, USA

Phone: (929) 260-2485
Address: New York, NY, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Home Improvement

Scammer approached my home and pretended to be a locksmith company. Scammer clearly intended to deceive and extort money from me and members of my family. Scammer used the phone number 929-260-2485 as the point of contact for their scam organization. Scammer defaced the entry to my home by adhering an advertisement to my doorbell station and permanently damaging the finish to the doorbell station. Avoid this scammer and contact the police if you are approached as they are very persistent and unprofessional and will damage your property without fear of consequence.

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Here's a better picture, I believe he said his name was Vikram Chase. Photo taken July 4th, ~10pm, UWS, 80's and Riverside Dr.

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This is what he looks like on the Upper West Side putting stickers everywhere at 5:00 o'clock in the morning

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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Phone: (405) 943-0111
Website: Security lock service.com
Address: 3413 nw 23rd, Oklahoma, OK 73107, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $500
Type of a scam: Online Purchase

This business sends out locksmiths and charges a severe up charge. One of the locksmiths attempted to charge me $1,000 for a car lockout!!

I called the company and they refunded me half. But there was no reason for this charge. I have talked to other people who have used this company and they all claim the company baits people with low starting prices only to charge outrageously.

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- Atlanta, GA, USA

Phone: (470) 722-2297
Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $200
Type of a scam: Other

I locked the keys in my car. I called this number and was told the technician would call me. He did and said he was on the way. Upon arrival he inspected my car, said "there is a fee for the type of security my car had and that it would call the police" and another charge for "company fees & bull**** . He quoted me $250 for the job. This is my first experience with a locksmith so I was not aware of market prices, was desperate and I agreed. He asked for a form of ID and text messaged a photo of it to someone. After watching what he did - the "security system" had no effect on his job, I tried to talk him down calling him out on his falsehoods. Ended up paying for the service which I knew I had been scammed into.

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Phone: (646) 992-2195
Address: Great Neck, NY 11023, USA
Total money lost: $990
Type of a scam: Online Purchase

I called a locksmith to rekey the locks in my new house. He showed up in an unmarked car, which I didn’t realize it was a red flag until I researched it. I also must have misunderstood the charges. I thought the charge would be $145 per lock set. The technician charged me $145 per lock which was double. I also found out later by research that the locks installed are very cheap and I was seriously overcharged. Unfortunately, I agreed to it and signed it. Both the text receipt and the physical receipt say that the company is absolved from any claims. It goes on to say that there are no warranties although I was told by the technician there was a one-year warranty. I am hoping there’s some recourse for me.

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Phone: 347-892-1513 929-459-9909
Address: NY, USA
Type of a scam: Home Improvement

I believe I was scammed by a locksmith to pay $440 to enter my Upper Manhattan apartment. Around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, I locked myself out of my apartment while doing laundry. I recently moved to the apartment and had my locks changed because my door had no deadbolt lock, and the main lock (above the handle) had no duplicate. I had both keys inside the apartment, along with their duplicates. I called the super letting him know I was locked out and he told me to call the number for the locksmith in the lobby. There appeared to be one sticker at the entrance to the building for "24/7 Locksmith Services." I called them around 6:15. Before the locksmith arrived, I asked him for a price over the phone, and he said it depended on the lock. The man, who said he was Israeli and in his 20s or 30s with long hair, arrived around 7:30 and told me the price to open the door, around $280. He drilled the lock. When I asked what it would cost to replace the lock, he gave me another price, around $360, then said he could do it for cheaper, around $180. He said if his boss called me, say I did it for $240; it seemed he texted someone to call me right when he said that. I asked him if Zelle worked as a payment,

but he said it could be cheaper for cash, down to $450, which I didn't have. So he said he could go with me to the ATM, at a bodega down from me. At the bodega ATM, I pulled out $400. Rather than standing with me at the ATM, he went and bought a drink and nuts. Outside, in

front of his white Tesla, I gave him an additional $40 I had. In hindsight, this all sounds absurd. I told my super I thought I had been scammed. He blamed me for being scammed. But when I told him he recommended to call that number, another super told me the landlord may be able to compensate half. I'm still awaiting a call from the landlord. I want to file a complaint with the locksmith, but I'm unsure about my building. I've attached photos of two locksmith stickers in my lobby.

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If you ever see this, just want to tell you I got scammed by the same guy tonight! $740 for a simple lockout and replacement. I argued with him on the price but he was inside my apartment and I was scared and panicked. Called him later and cursed him out.

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