30/01/2026
⚠️ Local Warning: Rogue “Locksmith” Scams on the Rise ⚠️
I want to make local residents aware of a huge increase in scam locksmiths operating across our area — something that’s now been highlighted by the BBC.
These scammers often: • Advertise online claiming to be “local”
• Arrive in unmarked vehicles
• Drill locks unnecessarily
• Quote a low price, then demand hundreds of pounds more once the job has started
• Pressure people to pay immediately
Sadly, they tend to target people when they’re already stressed — locked out, late at night, or in an emergency.
How to protect yourself: ✔️ Check the business name and reviews before calling
✔️ Ask for a clear price before work starts
✔️ Be wary of anyone who won’t give a proper invoice
✔️ Genuine locksmiths don’t need to drill most locks
✔️ If it doesn’t feel right, stop the job
I’m a genuine local locksmith, properly trained, insured, and transparent with pricing — and I hate seeing people taken advantage of like this.
Please share this post so fewer people get caught out.
Stay safe.
— Scott
LockFit locksmith
📞07862322985
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.