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⚠️ Scam Locksmith Warning – What Every Dublin Customer Should Know
Don't Get Tricked by Fake Prices
Some websites are running a bait-and-switch scam.
They advertise unrealistically low prices — €49, €39, or even €29 — to lure you in. Once on-site, they inflate the bill drastically, often to €500–€1,500+.
🚨 What Irish Authorities Say
The Irish Locksmith Organisation (ILO), An Garda Síochána, and the Private Security Authority (PSA) have issued formal warnings about these fraudulent locksmiths.
How These Scammers Operate:
- Advertise fake low call-out rates (e.g. €49, €39 or €29)
- Arrive in unmarked vehicles with no ID or credentials
- Refuse to show PSA licence (which is legally required)
- Claim to be "Garda-approved" (a lie)
- Add hidden and excessive charges on-site
- Push unnecessary drilling or replacements
- Inflate prices for parts to exorbitant values
📰 Real Investigations & Discussions
The Guardian: It seems to be open house for locksmiths
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/11/it-seems-to-be-open-house-for-locksmiths
ILO: Beware of Locksmith “Bait & Switch” Price Scams
https://ilo.ie/scam-locksmiths/
Reddit: €650 for a locksmith on a Saturday afternoon
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskIreland/comments/1cf3r0y/650_for_a_locksmith_on_a_saturday_afternoon_is/
✅ What a Legitimate Locksmith Looks Like
We are a PSA-certified, Dublin-based locksmith service committed to honesty, transparency, and fair pricing.
Our prices are published before you call: lock replacement and lock installation from €124 + parts, and lock repair with a fixed price agreed before work starts.
Our prices are published before you call: lock replacement and lock installation from €124 + parts, and lock repair with a fixed price agreed before work starts.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Upfront pricing before work begins
- No hidden fees or surprise charges
- Licensed PSA professionals with ID
- Branded uniforms and marked vehicles
- 24/7 service with a local team
🧠 Think Before You Book
If a price seems too good to be true, it is.
Don't be fooled by €29, €39, or €49 call-out quotes — they're designed to trap you when you're vulnerable.
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