A locksmith defended his business practices recently following a verbal disagreement over the cost of services. On Dec. 21, 2011, a officer with the Winder Police Department was dispatched to the Exxon station at 141 N. Broad St. in response … Read more

Metro Atlanta Locksmiths list phony addresses Burt Kolker told CBS Atlanta News that times are tough right now in the locksmith business. He has owned Sandy Springs Locksmith at 155 Hammond Dr. for more than 40 years. Kolker said his … Read more

Lock Bumping – Protect yourself If you think your home is safe just because the door is locked, think again.  Bad guys may be able to slip into your house with very little effort, by trying something called “lock bumping.” … Read more

Consumer Alert: Locksmith Fraud When you need a locksmith, chances are you’re not looking out for fraudsters. Get them in and out to unlock your door – whether it’s your home or car – and be on your way. But … Read more

Consumers Warned of Phony Locksmith Scam Consumers are warned to beware of individuals posing as locksmith who perform unnecessary work or charge exorbitant un-locking fees. The Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. (ALOA), an international association of locksmith and physical security … Read more

Murphy’s Laws of Locksmithing A broken lock will always work when demonstrated for the locksmith. The lock will stop working the minute the locksmith leaves. The only thing you didn’t check for a malfunction, will be the source of the … Read more