Jimmy's Lock & Key Shop

CONSUMER ALERT:  Beware of “Phony” Locksmith Scams

Unlicensed and/or scam artist locksmith companies have infiltrated most of the United States’ major cities, and Dallas/Fort Worth is no exception. 

These “phony locksmith” companies purposely manipulate phone book and internet listings with multiple false addresses and phone numbers to make it seem like a neighborhood business. In actuality, consumers are calling out-of-state operations that are not locksmith companies. The consumer is quoted a reasonable price over the phone, but when a person posing as a locksmith finishes the job, the consumer is charged a considerable amount more for unnecessary and/or sub-standard work.  These out-of-state operations are set up solely to make money by purposely defrauding the public.

Visit the following links for more information, and for information on how to find a reputable locksmith in your area and/or file a complaint:

ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America) Phony Locksmith Pressroom

Clearstar Security Network Scam Alerts

ALOA Link to file complaints with the FTC and/or Attorney General

Google Maps vs. Locksmith Spammers: Spammers Winning?

ABC News Article on “Nationwide Locksmith Swindle”

Looking for an inexpensive restricted key control system for your business?

Ask us about installing GMS MX Restricted cylinders in your locks!

We can help!
We offer a variety of access control solutions for all types of doors!
Keypads, RFID Access Cards or Fobs!
We also install security camera/CCTV systems and video intercom systems!

Moving away from mechanical keys to electronic access systems will give your business the ability to:

• Add, delete, or temporarily enable/disable user access priviledges with simple software changes, eliminating the need to rekey locks for employee departures or lost keys.
• Create time zones to limit access to only certain hours and add weekend/holiday access restrictions.
• Automatically unlock your doors during hours you specify and automatically re-lock after business hours.
• Audit the system to track who is granted entry and at what time.
• Remotely unlock your doors to grant visitor access.

Call us today for an estimate!!!